[Danny]

http://ibroxnoise.blogspot.com/2011/12/whe...e-not-dive.html

I write a Rangers blog, but after the Boateng incident yesterday I decided to write about simulation in general.

[kurtsimonw]

It's difficult for referees at the time. I would like to see FAs give players long bans for diving though after they've checked video replays after the game.

[Rossoneri7]

Good blog Danny (IMG:style_emoticons/default/king.gif)

The incident of simulations has always been present with the sport, and as you highlighted in your blog, it is further examined with the help of technology. However, I believe the referee calls it with the split second that he has seen it and not with the help of replays and such. For that, I would suggest what Kurt asserted in the quote below. I think that is a remedy to reduce such incidents in the future.

It's difficult for referees at the time. I would like to see FAs give players long bans for diving though after they've checked video replays after the game.

I believe that is only fair, but in addition, I would recommend adding another official behind the goal line, ala the CL.

[Zed.D]

I believe that is only fair, but in addition, I would recommend adding another official behind the goal line, ala the CL.

I still haven't quite figured out what those fourth officials do there. they certainly do nothing in regards to penalties and corner/goal kicks. I think they're there just to make sure whether the balls has crossed the line on certain (albeit rare) occasions. so having them for dives is pointless anyway.

I think a 3-match ban would be enough for a dive after it's proved with video replays.

This post has been edited by Zed.D: Dec 19 2011, 12:39 PM

[acid911]

I think a 3-match ban would be enough for a dive after it's proved with video replays.

Yeah, I'd go with 5-match bans once it's proven. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) The deal is to prevent people from diving, not punishing them. A big, long punishment, or even a 5-match one will help with that. This will be in the players' mind and they will get up as soon as they can. When they can't, that's when they will stay down. Keep it positive, people!