28-10-2015, 11:54
I'd agree the sin bin idea Pooch.
When I used to play in goal in amateur football I used to tell my defenders not to bring anyone down if they were running through one on one with me. I always thought there was a good chance I'd save or the forward would simply miss, but a penalty must always be about 80% in the forward's favour. No doubt you and Matt can come up with stats.
Now with the additional chance of being sent off for the foul a defender might almost be advised to stand off the forward in the area and let him have a shot. Which is worst, going 1-0 down or playing maybe 75 minutes with ten men? Answers on one side of the paper only.
When I used to play in goal in amateur football I used to tell my defenders not to bring anyone down if they were running through one on one with me. I always thought there was a good chance I'd save or the forward would simply miss, but a penalty must always be about 80% in the forward's favour. No doubt you and Matt can come up with stats.
Now with the additional chance of being sent off for the foul a defender might almost be advised to stand off the forward in the area and let him have a shot. Which is worst, going 1-0 down or playing maybe 75 minutes with ten men? Answers on one side of the paper only.