time-wasting

From this summer onwards, goalkeepers will be allowed eight seconds from catching the ball to releasing it, in the latest attempt to cut down on time-wasting.

Just think back to how much injury time was being played when officials decided to clamp down on time-wasting and how much is added on now.

Anything that prevents players from time-wasting is obviously to be applauded but I can already foresee arguments about the consistency in the application of this law.

The goalkeeper has been booked twice for time-wasting this season, while Jose Sa at Wolves has also been known to slow the game down to his side's advantage.

Time-wasting directives from the Premier League since the start of last season have perhaps discouraged away teams from negatively slowing the game down in an attempt to pinch a draw.