Former Liverpool Defender Believes It Could Help Eradicate Diving And Other Unsporting Behaviour

Jamie Carragher calls for sin bin trial in football

Former Liverpool defender believes it could help eradicate diving and other unsporting behaviour

Carragher made the suggestion after watching Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta give evidence in a court case

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes a trial of sin bins at higher levels of football could help eradicate diving and other unsporting behaviour.

Carragher made the suggestion after watching Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta give evidence in a court case.

Azpilicueta was accused of diving to win a penalty in a match against Manchester United last season. He was found not guilty, but the case highlighted the problem of diving in football.

"I think we need to look at the possibility of introducing sin bins into the game," Carragher said.

"It's something that's been talked about for a long time, but I think it's time to give it a try.

"If a player dives or does something else that's unsporting, they should be sent to the sin bin for a period of time.

"It would give referees a chance to clamp down on this kind of behaviour, and it would also send a message to players that it's not acceptable.

Carragher's suggestion has been met with mixed reactions. Some people believe it could be a good way to improve the game, while others think it would be too disruptive.

It is a debate that is likely to continue for some time.

Conclusion

Carragher's call for a trial of sin bins in football is a bold one. It is a measure that would be unpopular with some players and fans, but it could have a positive impact on the game.

Only time will tell whether Carragher's idea is adopted, but it is a suggestion that is worthy of consideration.