Reporters giggled during the Celtic news briefing as Brendan Rodgers delivered a terrific blue card verdict.
It was in November that the group first suggested using sin bin trials in the professional world. Players who commit cynical fouls or show disobedience on the field of play will have their sin bins removed. They have been lagging behind in lower league English events since 2019, but IFAB now demands more testing and will formally announce its intentions in March.
A blue card that would be displayed to players prior to their 10-minute stint in the sin bin is something else they would like to see implemented. In the event that the plans are implemented, it would be the first time a new card has been introduced since the 1970 World Cup, when the yellow and red were both established.
With blue cards, Brendan Rodgers
Prior to the Celtics’ Scottish Cup fifth-round matchup with St. Mirren on Sunday, reporters congregated in Lennox town for Celtics boss Brendan Rodgers’ press conference.
They were also eager to hear the Northern Irishman’s opinion regarding the blue card proposals and whether he would like it to be added to the yellow and red cards that referees already display.
Adam Idah discusses his exact thoughts prior to the second Celtic penalty against Hibs. With a humorous response, Rodgers made reference to Glasgow’s goldfish bowl rivalry, which had the press room laughing.
After learning about the blue card reports, he described his initial thoughts as follows: “Well, as soon as I saw it, I said, ‘I work in Scotland; I’m sure they better have a green card as well as a blue one because we might be in trouble!”Therefore, just keep things simple. Just choose whether the card is red, yellow, or blank. I’m definitely not in need of a blue card up here. Absolutely not!
Rodgers, who saw humor in the blue card suggestions, responded in a manner reminiscent of David Brent. Notwithstanding the pressure he faces from supporters, the 51-year-old appeared to be in a positive mood.Though they are not playing well going into the St. Mirren trip, Celtic’s dramatic triumph over Hibs midweek may inspire them.
On Sunday, we’ll find out how much fire the players still have in their belliesโa trait that has been lacking lately. Attacking quality has also been lacking, and in order to be in the running for two major trophies this campaign, a statement performance is now urgently required.