The proposed introduction of blue cards and sin bins in football has sparked strong reactions from managers and former referees. Jurgen Klopp, Mauricio Pochettino, and Brendan Rodgers have expressed skepticism, with Klopp stating that the idea does not sound fantastic. Former referee Mark Halsey and ex-manager Paul Merson have criticized the proposal, emphasizing the potential over-complication of the game. Additionally, Ange Postecoglou and ITV News have highlighted concerns about the impact of these changes on the sport.
Ange Postecoglou: Spurs boss says proposed introduction of blue cards and sin-bins will 'destroy' the game https://t.co/QVUQLbIgI8
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes a proposal to introduce blue cards and sin bins to football does not “sound like a fantastic idea” initially https://t.co/I8CKLXxbUU #LFC
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino said he believes the blue card system 'is not a good idea' and would overcomplicate the game. It is understood that in planned trials players would be shown blue cards for dissent and tactical fouls https://t.co/neMf5yia9D
Brendan Rodgers response to the reported introduction of 10-minute sin bins signalled by a blue card 😅 #BBCFootball https://t.co/VH00OVEfo5
Blue cards and sin bins to be delayed after talks with Fifa | ITV News https://t.co/vMUnKvnOdQ
Jurgen Klopp gives his feedback on the introduction of blue cards 🟦🗣️ #TelegraphFootball | #LFC https://t.co/dVj2bQumUN
I was a Premier League referee that managed Keane and Terry - blue cards are NONSENSE we are over-complicating football | @RefereeHalsey https://t.co/o2MEnzYiBJ https://t.co/2JPsxgvEYQ
🚨🔵 Klopp on blue cards: “I’d keep things as simple as possible”. “It doesn't sound like a fantastic idea at the moment… but I can't remember the last fantastic idea from these guys IFAB and I am 56!”. https://t.co/9Qp6nxwGu8
Klopp on blue cards: "We should keep it as simple as possible for referees. It just makes it more complicated. I have no problem with testing, but doesn't sound like a fantastic idea."
🗣️ 'Sin bins would kill the Premier League' Back in November, Paul Merson was left aghast over suggestions of a sin-bin system, Lawmakers are now set to introduce trials that will see players sent off for 10 mins following a blue card🟦 https://t.co/zDNCxD21OC
RE sin bins - better focusing on trying to improve quality of officiating, consistency in decision making, speeding up VAR process & finding ways to keep matchgoing fans in loop as big calls are being made. Just about everything else (including blue cards) is hot air