The new Premier League regulation is absurd and won’t make the game any better.

English football may undergo significant changes as reports suggest the FA is considering implementing ‘blue card’ rules.

Following the controversies surrounding the introduction of VAR technology, fans might face

another significant alteration with the introduction of blue cards, which would result in players being

sent to a 10-minute ‘sin bin’ upon receiving one.

According to the Telegraph, blue cards, already trialed in Wales this season, are likely to be introduced for professional fouls or dissent, with trials planned for women’s football and the FA Cup.

FIFA has refuted reports, stating they are “incorrect and premature,” though they hinted at potential testing.

But is there a place for blue cards in football? Here’s what our ECHO reporters think:

‘It depends on officiating quality’ Ian Doyle: Football seems to be taking cues from rugby league, where sin bins are effectively used.

However, there are concerns about referees relying too heavily on sin bins instead of making decisive calls.

The focus should remain on player performance rather than giving referees more control.

‘This will alter the game negatively’ Joe Thomas: Introducing new rules like sin bins and

cooling-off periods may reshape the game without clear benefits.

The inconsistency in implementing VAR has already undermined football, and there’s little

evidence to suggest new rules will fare any better.

Football should focus on getting the basics right before introducing further complexities.

‘Questioning referees damages the game’ Paul Gorst: Refereeing decisions have been contentious this season, leading to increased scrutiny and criticism.

Adding more rules and cards will only exacerbate the problem, fueling endless debates and detracting from the essence of the game.

Referee-bashing gives managers an easy excuse for poor performances and fosters a negative atmosphere.

Instead, football should address existing issues before complicating matters further.

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