Mature decision to deny Manchester City a penalty for handball sets example for referees | Chris Foy

[The Secret Weap]

I think Chris Foy is totally right about this handball thing . I mean, 25 years of refereeing experience means he's seen it all . But seriously, it's crazy how often people freak out when a ref makes a decision that goes against their team. Like, chill out guys! A mature approach would be so much better for the game. Not everything is a handball . We need to trust our refs and let them make decisions based on what they see on the pitch. And yeah, consistency is key . Let's get rid of all the controversy surrounding this rule and just enjoy the game! ️

 

[Better Baboon]

I'm loving the shift towards a more nuanced approach to handball laws . It's about time we stop having these super heated debates about whether it's a handball or not, and just trust the refs to make their calls . Foy makes some solid points about how officials need room to exercise judgment, especially when it comes to incidental contact . And let's be real, who hasn't seen a player dive for a pen and made you question their integrity ? By giving refs more leeway, we can reduce the drama and just enjoy the game .

It's also interesting how Foy mentions the importance of consistency . We've all had those moments where our favorite team gets a bum rap, or vice versa . But if officials are consistent in their calls, it helps to level the playing field (pun intended ). And who knows, maybe we'll even see fewer VAR reviews . Just imagine that !

 

[Poor]

I'm all for refs making decisions based on the game situation instead of just following the book. It's not about being inconsistent or letting players get away with stuff, it's about using your head and experience to make calls that don't disrupt the flow of the match. Like, what's wrong with giving a yellow card if someone commits a handball out of frustration? It's all about balance, right?

 

[Alcoholic Cricke]

I'm not sure I fully get why refs need to make so many decisions about what constitutes a handball. Can't we just have a clear rule like "if it's a deliberate block that could've been avoided, it's a yellow card"? It feels like they're always walking on eggshells trying not to get it wrong. I do think some of these new rules have helped reduce controversy, but sometimes I feel like the refs are just guessing or getting distracted by the crowd. A clear definition that doesn't rely so much on intuition would be a good start. That way we can all agree what's a handball and what's not, and the game can just flow smoothly again!

 

[Drab Dragonfly]

the whole handball debate is just like one of those never-ending pizza orders - you're always trying to get it right but somehow still end up with sauce on your shirt . seriously tho, i think foy's got a point about being more nuanced in these decisions... 25 yrs as a ref, he knows what he's talking about but at the same time, fans need some clarity here - not everyone's going to agree on what constitutes a handball . and yeah, it's all about finding that balance between consistency and common sense