Problem created by the Yellow Card

[Jubair]

As much as the Yellow card deters players from making illegal tackles on opponents, it also hinders a player from playing to their full potential.

Thats what i noticed in the AUS vs BRA game, Tim Cahill, with a yellow card next to his name already, played like someone who was scared to engage in a contest, like something held him back, obviously the card and the thought of getting another one and missing a game.

Is the yellow card that necessary, i mean some of the tackles are not that dangerous and the "victim" plays it well by diving to create a better effect.

The problem imo is that if u get a yellow card again in the next game, ur out for one match, i mean this sort of rule impedes players from playing to their full potential and vigour, they can keep the yellow card in the game but the rule where u get suspended for one game if u get one again in the next game is just absurd imo.

 

[usalion]

Got to use your head when you play in the World Cup. Good that they really do this in two shots- first round, you get a clean sheet if you only have one yellow at the end...helps break it up.

Players need to show discipline- not get booked in the first place, although there are incidents where getting booked might well prevent an excellent scoring opportunity from happening.

You saw yesterday and today the advantage of wrapping up advancement quickly- players on those teams already through could get a break and avoid picking up a second yellow. Gives some others a game, clears their record and gives them a rest.

I don't think you will see caution in the games today, apart from Brasil. All the other teams, bar Japan, know that they have a shot at getting through (OK, Japan has a hypothetical shot, but it is bloody small). Those with yellows will have to go all out and take the risk they won't get booked again and miss the round of 16, assuming their team advances.

 

[Borgsta]

Completely and utterly disagree. You have 3 games to last. Im surprised that so many players can get all these yellows.

 

[Mr Sensitive]

The yellow card system works fine.. It stops hack centre halves from chopping down creative players with flair. People watch football to see players beat their man with skill, not to see them writhing on the ground in agony after some talentless schmuck has kicked out their knees.

 

[clucas91]

writhing on the ground in agony after some talentless schmuck has kicked out their knees.

Depends who it is.

 

[Jubair]

Completely and utterly disagree. You have 3 games to last. Im surprised that so many players can get all these yellows.

actually didnt know that part of the rule so i guess its okay then but i guess it does stop players too from showing their "flair" is games when they know they have a monkey on their back from the last game..

 

[Weaver]

actually didnt know that part of the rule so i guess its okay then but i guess it does stop players too from showing their "flair" is games when they know they have a monkey on their back from the last game..

Nonsense. No problem with showing flair ... showing flair isn't going to get you a yellow card. Taking men on isn't going to get you a yellow card. Shooting, crossing, elegant cross-field passes or mazy tricks aren't going to get you a yellow card.

All it stops is a guy going in hard on a tackle, wasteing time, abusing a ref or diving ... and it only stops the guys who have already used up their shot at that.

 

[TheGhostOfJohnBelushi]

I don't like that yellow cards get wiped clear after the group stage. IMO the cards should carry over for the next game that player plays.

Eg. Tim Cahill gets a yellow against Japan, it carries over to his next game only (the Brazil game, unless he is rested, then it's the Croatia game).

The problem is that those who get a yellow for the first time in the 3rd group match won't have to worry about it being carried across, while a player who got one in game one is still worrying about his. Carry them for one game, IMO.