Tag: touchline

2 October 2025 Off

Chris Wilder: Sheffield United boss says he would appeal against a touchline ban

By Total Football News

Wilder was also critical of the appointment of referee Adam Herczeg, who has been overseeing matches in the English Football League (EFL) since 2022-23, and was in charge of his third Championship game this season.

“We all make mistakes, managers and players included, but it seems we are a testing ground for referees,” he added.

“If there are up-and-coming referees, why hasn’t the referee had more Championship games this season?

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27 June 2025 Off

Premier League: Touchline interviews with substituted players set to begin next season

By Total Football News

BBC Sport has been told substituted players will be allowed to cool down before being interviewed on the touchline during the game.

But details have yet to be released on how often this will happen in matches, or how many matches it will apply to.

Dressing room access will be restricted and never allowed during team talks.

Such coverage is a regular feature of sport in the United States but

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26 February 2025 Off

Arne Slot ban: Liverpool manager gets two-game touchline ban for Everton red card

By Total Football News

Liverpool assistant coach Sipke Hulshoff was banned for two games and fined £7,000, while Liverpool and Everton were fined £65,000 and £50,000 respectively for failing to control their players.

James Tarkowski’s 98th-minute equaliser sparked chaotic scenes, with Everton fans entering the field to celebrate.

Liverpool thought Tarkowski’s goal, which was checked by the video assistant referee (VAR), should have been ruled out for a push on defender Ibrahima Konate in

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26 October 2024 Off

Bristol City 0-0 Leeds United: Liam Manning returns to touchline

By Total Football News

There was a minutes’ applause before kick-off in tribute to Manning’s son, with supporters also spelling out ‘fly high’ with a display in the stands.

On the eve of the match, 39-year-old Manning thanked fans for their “truly overwhelming” support he and his family had received.

Bristol City had extended their unbeaten run to six matches in Manning’s absence with a win at Middlesbrough and draw with Stoke, and they

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25 April 2024 0

Hull City head coach Liam Rosenior angered by touchline ban rules

By Total Football News

Hull City head coach Liam Rosenior wants a change in the rules after having to watch his team’s crucial Championship win at Coventry City from the stands on Wednesday.

Rosenior picked up his third caution of the season at Watford on Saturday, leading to a touchline ban.

However, he is appealing for “common sense” from the authorities after apparently being exonerated in the aftermath of the 0-0 draw.

“A report

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