Unauthorized football players on bench
Ever had unauthorized football players on the bench during one of your matches? It happend in Spain last weekend. Fábio Coentrão took his place on the bench for the match against Espanyol. Apparently he missed the memo that he was not selected.
The referee had to do nothing to get this “unauthorized football player” from the pitch. It made me think of the matches we – referees from different levels and countries – officiate during the football season. Dutch (amateur) referees have to check player cards and if they are put on the (digital) match form. Opponents may ask for a visual control, but nobody ever did in my matches.
I was wondering which of you checks always if there are other persons on the bench than allowed by the FA. If so, how do you do that? Always take the time to ask their names?
Check out the video of the incident with Coentrão:
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