Newcastle United manager, Steve Bruce, has recently issued a warning to his players regarding their time-wasting practices. This warning comes after a recent match between Newcastle and Ajax Amsterdam, in which Ajax manager Erik ten Hag was left frustrated with the amount of time-wasting that was occurring.
Time-wasting is a tactic used by teams to slow down the game and give them an advantage. It can involve players taking longer than necessary to take throw-ins, goal kicks, and free kicks, as well as taking longer than necessary to make substitutions. In the match between Newcastle and Ajax, ten Hag was particularly frustrated with the amount of time-wasting that was occurring. He stated that it was “unacceptable” and that it was “not in the spirit of the game”.
Ten Hag’s comments have prompted Bruce to issue a warning to his players about their time-wasting practices. He has stated that he does not want his team to be seen as a team that is trying to slow down the game and gain an advantage. He has also said that he will be monitoring his players closely to ensure that they are not wasting time and that they are playing in the spirit of the game.
Time-wasting is an issue that has been around for many years in football and it is something that needs to be addressed. It is important for teams to play in the spirit of the game and not try to gain an advantage by slowing down the game. Bruce’s warning to his players is a step in the right direction and it is hoped that other teams will follow suit and ensure that they are playing in the spirit of the game.
