Not that strict, Liverpool can get away with hitting our players in the face.Off. Strict application of laws today
From the FA website.....
HANDLING THE BALL
Handling the ball involves a deliberate act of a player making contact with the ball with the hand or arm.
The following must be considered:
The goalkeeper has the same restrictions on handling the ball as any other player outside the penalty area. Inside their penalty area, the goalkeeper cannot be guilty of a handling offence incurring a direct free kick or any related sanction but can be guilty of handling offences that incur an indirect free kick
- the movement of the hand towards the ball (not the ball towards the hand)
- the distance between the opponent and the ball (unexpected ball)
- the position of the hand does not necessarily mean that there is an offence
- touching the ball with an object held in the hand (clothing, shinguard, etc.) is an offence
- hitting the ball with a thrown object (boot, shinguard, etc.) is an offence
Why are there different handball rules for different competitions?
I think already we need a sub. We are doing stupid mistakes and fiddling too much.
Get Alli off. Lucas on. Already lost the ball 7 times. Abyssal performance so far.