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Why lots of cautions?

I don't know if I'm more disappointed by the joke or the fact I didn't think of it.

But I doubt a rugby-style system will work in a free-flowing game like football.

The difference is in rugby the referee asks the video ref before signalling for a decision; he doesn't signal for a try (goal), prompting huge celebrations from the crowd, only for the video ref to say "actually, nah"

I remember many calls for a system similar to rugby and also an appeal-based system - for some reason (no idea why) I remember Tony Pulis calling for a challenge based system. Again, no idea why Tony Pulis' comments, of all people, stuck in my head.

What I don't understand is how did both teams, all other officials, and the fans make it? What time was Graham planning on arriving?

Also worth noting that although most people were calling for video technology, I don't remember anyone calling for the current system we have now.

I thought maybe it was indirect free kick for playing in a dangerous manner? Isn't it a tad harsh to caution for unsporting conduct?

So, under the current laws as they are written should it just be an indirect free kick and no caution?

Tipsy

I think video reviews are good for the game; it's just been implemented incompetently. IFAB, it appears, absolutely refuses to 'copy' other sports - even sin bins have been needlessly complicated. Football could learn from other sports regarding the way video reviews have been implemented.

Sneaky Oli caused a roadblock to give himself a Premier League debut

The answer to a quiz question stumped me somewhat. Here's the question: A player scores a goal by supporting himself on the shoulders of a team-mate. What does the referee do? I thought the answer was award an indirect free kick but the 'correct' answer was . I couldn't find anything in the...

Silly law though, isn't it? 😉

👍 And we don't talk about the referee or the video referee in those sports. Hardly notice them (which is a sign of good refereeing).

Exactly this. Switch to an appeal based system and VAR will look hugely less intrusive/interfering.

The future is much bleaker. This ref will suffer a barrage of abuse and leave the game. The FA's heads will continue to be surrounded by sand.

Been bugging me for ages. Please, can someone explain this so I can get a good night's sleep tonight. 😴

Dictionary (which is what I resorted to)

UEFA made a big deal about about the on-field refereeing team being all female and a VAR intervention would have highlighted the mistake further. Also, I think the VAR was a man. Can you imagine that? The first female referee in a major* final making such a huge mistake while her assistant in a...