SFP vs. VC
by eendler (2020-10-19 15:58:19)

In reply to: No retrospective punishment for Pickford  posted by wcnitz


My interpretation of this (and other higher level referees in our state) is that Serious Foul Play can only be sanctioned when the ball is in play and when its a legitimate play on the ball. So because the offside occurs before the foul - it simply can't be SFP because the ball is no longer in play.

Its not that Serious Foul Play can't be sanctioned on this play or any play where an offside occurs - its that it is upgraded and punished as Violent Conduct. I don't think we need a change in the laws of the game to accommodate for this - its what higher level referees are taught to do in this situation.

The Premier League just doesn't have the stones.....and goalkeepers generally get away with murder....


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