Premier League Managers Oppose Proposed Blue Cards and Sin-Bins

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou strongly opposes the idea of introducing blue cards and sin-bins in football, arguing that it would “destroy” the game.

These proposals, which would see players receiving blue cards for dissent and tactical fouls and spending 10 minutes off the pitch, have been delayed by football’s lawmakers, Ifab, after discussions with Fifa.

Postecoglou believes that the current system of yellow and red cards is sufficient and that any changes should focus on better enforcement rather than introducing new cards.

Other Premier League managers, including Jurgen Klopp and Eddie Howe, share similar concerns about the potential introduction of blue cards and sin-bins, expressing doubts about their effectiveness and fearing that they would disrupt the flow of the game. 

Despite calls for innovation, some managers question the need for these changes and urge caution in altering the rules of the game. FIFA has delayed confirming the precise details of the proposed trials until after Ifab’s annual meeting in March.