"Michel Platini: Uefa chief wants sin-bin over yellow cards"
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/25235277
Interesting stance from Platini and the concept of sin-binning is one that I agree with in principle. However, there is often a sizable number of yellow cards given in a game and maybe the yellows should stand for the minor offences, with a blue or green given for sin-bin worthy fouls (such as time wasting, diving, reckless tackles). Doing that would obviously require a significant re-writing of the referees rulebook.
Not sure I agree with the thoughts on not red-carding a GK who has conceded a penalty (perhaps the sin-bin would be a more suitable alternative) as there would be less reason for GKs not to concede that penalty. Conceding a penalty becomes more attractive to teams and cynical coaches/players...
Overall though, good to see some proactive, big picture thinking from leaders within the game. I feel that soccer is all too often stuck in tradition and very resistant to change.
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