With the 2015/2016 English Premier League season coming alive this weekend, football players and their coaches have been given new rules and a new ball.
Players who feign injury to get an opponent sent off, are the biggest ‘losers’ with the changes, as they stand a chance of being penalised by the referee.
According to BBC Sport, managers must adhere to a written code of conduct and in an attempt to clarify the offside rule, new guidance means that players’ “attempts to play a ball” or “impacting on an opponent playing the ball” from an offside position will now be flagged.
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Feigning injury to get opponent sent off
What is new? A player who feigns injury could face a suspension.
For example: If Player A is sent off for violent conduct and the decision is overturned after the referee reviews the incident and sees that Player B had feigned injury, Player B is open to a charge and could face a three-match ban.
Code of conduct for technical area
A written code of conduct of what is expected of club staff in the technical area and not the regular wave of hands at the referee over an unpleasant incident.
A typical example: Manager kicks a bottle of water/waves imaginary yellow card/sarcastic clap.
First step: Warned about his conduct, Second step: Sent to the stand.
Alternatively, incidents may be classed as “irresponsible” or “unacceptable” in the first instance, which would mean an immediate removal to the stand.
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“You are going to see a graded approach. It is not going to stop some of the fun and games but hopefully it should stop some of the unedifying moments.”
Surrounding match officials
Contrary to what was obtainable in the past, fewer players are now allowed to confront referee.
For instance: Two or more players approach the match official in a confrontational manner, Club face charge if the incident is reported by the referee.
Previously, the guideline was three or more players, but that has now been reduced.
Offside law
The Premier League states: “A player in an offside position shall be penalised if he; 1. Clearly attempts to play a ball which is close to him when this action impacts on an opponent or; 2. Makes an obvious action which clearly impacts on the ability of an opponent to play the ball.”
It is expected that players and their managers will adhere strictly to these rules or face great sanction that come with their obedience.
Meanwhile, Gary Lineker, a former Tottenham Hotspur striker, has tipped Chelsea to retain the EPL trophy they won last season in spite of their Community Shield loss to Arsene Wenger’s side.
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