Mature decision to deny Manchester City a penalty for handball sets example for referees | Chris Foy

[Underwater Desert Comp]

I'm loving how the new handball rules are being implemented, it's like we're finally getting some consistency on the pitch! Refs like Craig Pawson and Farai Hallam are doing a great job of calling out those clear-cut handballs without letting VAR get in the way . It's all about understanding the rules and applying them fairly, you know?

And I gotta give it up to PGMO for their efforts in promoting these new guidelines - it's making a real difference! The Premier League is already looking more streamlined than ever, and I'm excited to see how this will affect the rest of the season . Maybe we'll even get some more thrilling goals scored instead of those weird handball controversies .

 

[Escape from th]

Just seen that top refs are finally getting it right when it comes to those handball calls ... been saying for ages that consistency is key, and now they're starting to get there . You know, 25 years of refereeing in the Premier League must've taught Chris Foy a thing or two about what works and what doesn't. It's not just about making split-second decisions, it's about knowing when to trust your instincts and stick with 'em . And yeah, those new guidelines are a big step forward – we can only hope they keep that momentum going ...

 

[Outstanding Oryx]

I'm not sure about all these new rules changing up handball... I mean, it's good that they're trying to get consistency right, but sometimes I feel like referees are being too strict and missing out on clear handballs. Like, what if a player just reacts instinctively when they think the ball is going in? Does that really count as a deliberate handball now?