New measures to be trialled to eradicate 'tactical timeouts'
A potential rule change incoming? English football is set to trial measures aimed at eradicating the goalkeeper tactical timeout this season. Author | Josh T Interesting video from Sky Sports explaining the need to eradicate 'tactical timeouts' youtu.be/CDOmO9_SGf0?... [image or embed] — SuperNews ( @supernews12.bsky.social ) 29 July 2026 at 17:09 The Football Association, Premier League, English Football League, National League and Women’s Super League have agreed to the proposal, which is subject to approval from the International Football Association Board (IFAB). Earlier this year, IFAB decided against changing the laws of the game and instead invited leagues to volunteer for trials. Pro Ref, led by chief refereeing officer Howard Webb, has since held discussions with the leagues over how best to address the issue. The agreed solution will require a team to remove an outfield player from the pitch whenever its goalkeeper receives treatment. If a referee signals ...