That new 8 second rule...

[MadAmster]

... very well explained. Except, of course, that he doesn't tell us that it will be very strictly enforced for a month and then slowly fade into oblivion, just like the 6 second rule did.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/213846...3PA&__tn__=H-R

[Geoff Parkstone]

for non facebook users, what does it say?

[MadAmster]

for non facebook users, what does it say?

The same as it does for Facebook users.

When a keeper has control of the ball, he has 8 seconds to get rid. If he's being challenged by an opponent, the count won't start. If he goes over the 8 seconds, the referee will award a corner to the opposition on the side of the pitch the keeper was on at the end of the 8 seconds. I suppose if he's exactly in the middle, penalty spot for instance, the ref will choose a corner. A repeat exceeding of the 8 seconds results in a corner and a yellow card. 3rd offence is a corner, 2nd yellow and therefore, a red.

[SithHappens]

Will enforce it for about 3 weeks then bin it off like they did with all the new rules from a couple of seasons ago

[Andy_Faber]

does 'in control' include preparing for a goal kick?

[MadAmster]

does 'in control' include preparing for a goal kick?

Yes, it does.

[Andy_Faber]

Yes, it does.

Wow that’s going to cause havoc. Glad we no longer have wildsmith in goal!

[MadAmster]

Wow that?’s going to cause havoc. Glad we no longer have wildsmith in goal!

It should also ensure that JWZ gets rid quicker than he did last season at times.

[MadAmster]

Discovered there are more Law changes for the coming season. Here they are:

1. Goalkeeper Time Limit:
Goalkeepers now have eight seconds to release the ball after gaining possession with their hands.
If the goalkeeper exceeds the eight-second limit, the opposing team will be awarded a corner kick, rather than an indirect free kick.
There will be a visual five-second countdown for referees to signal the remaining time.

2. Dropped Ball Restarts:
When play is stopped inside the penalty area, the ball is dropped for the defending team's goalkeeper in their penalty area.
If stopped outside the penalty area, the ball is dropped for a player of the team that last touched it, or for the team that would have gained possession if it's clear to the referee.
The ball is dropped where the last touch occurred.

3. Captain Only Consultations:
Competitions have the option to implement a rule where only the team captain can approach the referee in specific situations.

Other notable changes:

4. There will be no cards for accidental off-field contact with the ball by players or coaches.

5. Referees can now provide live VAR explanations.

6. A multi-ball system is being introduced in some leagues, with 10 balls allocated for each match.


The Amster verdicts...

1. Good idea. It will start to fade into oblivion by the end of Aigust 2025

2. If I'm attacking and in possession inside the opponent's penalty area, this one would genuinely feel like they're extracting the urine

3. Shouldn't be an option, should be a hard and fast Law but it seems that only the PL will have it this season.

4. Also no card if it's obvious they weren't attempting to interfere with play for instance they catch/trap a ball and immediately give the ball to a member of the team whose throw/free kick it is

5. Referees SHOULD explain VAR decisions. Money in the game comes from the fans. Be that via match tickets, merch or paying extra for goods and services in order to fund companies who then sponsor or advertise at a club.

6. Should be introduced in all professional Leagues.

[SithHappens]

Yeah the drop ball one would be frustrating. Recall the outrage when the ref awarded Liverpool the ball in error instead of forest who were attacking and Liverpool went on to score.