‘Why not’ – Celtic told of IFAB discussing controversial rule change, as Neil Warnock agrees

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Officiating in Scotland has been a bugbear of Celtic supporters for many a year.

This was before the introduction of VAR, because since then, the controversies haven’t stopped, and the referees are under the spotlight more than ever before.

But what doesn’t help matters are the people in charge, and especially those who make the laws of the game, IFAB (International Football Association Board).

Celtic supporters probably won’t like it, but those in suits have another idea up their sleeve that has caused a bit of controversy.

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IFAB could introduce a controversial penalty law change

Everyone is used to a player taking a penalty during a game, and if it’s saved by the goalkeeper, then the opponent has the chance to score from the rebound.

One of the most iconic goals scored like that was Xabi Alonso netting the equaliser for Liverpool when they came from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 against AC Milan in the 2005 Champions League final.

IFAB are now suggesting that if a penalty is taken, you can only have one hit at it, and that’s it, regardless of what happens after the spot kick is taken.

That topic was discussed on talkSPORT, and it’s something Neil Warnock agreed with.

“But the prospective law change for next season (26/27) would be that there will be no more penalty rebounds allowed,” talkSPORT host Sam Matterface explained.

“Once the penalty is taken. Play ends. No follow-ups are allowed. Goal or miss. That’s it. Why would you do that?”

Warnock responded: “That’ll do me. I am happy with that. Yeah, I am. Why not? They will get on with it straight away if they don’t score.”

Simon Jordan then added: “A penalty should be a one-hit deal. You get your chance to take a penalty, a free shot at goal, he either saves or you score.”

Warnock then stated: “I agree the same. I just think that’s a good thing for me. You have got one go at it. If the goalie saves, great, well done.”

What other VAR changes could come into action?

Another rule change for the champions of Scotland to watch out for is VAR checking ‘second yellow cards’.

As of this moment, Celtic haven’t been involved in anything controversial in that regard, but that’s something that could now also be added to the long list of VAR.

“Other VAR changes, VAR to check second yellow cards,” added Matterface. “They could intervene on yellows that lead to a red card, which is currently not allowed.

“They may check corners if an incorrect decision has been made that led to a goal.”