2007-02-07 20:09:13 · 5 answers · asked by Mr N 1 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ Other - Football
I'm sure I read somewhere that goalkeepers used to have to have long sleeves so the ref can spot a handball in a crowd of players. The keeper's arm touching the all would be easier to spot, having a different jersey clour. This would also make sense in the old days because not all keepers wore gloves then.
2007-02-07 21:27:52 · update #1
I'm sure I read somewhere that goalkeepers used to have to have long sleeves so the ref can spot a handball in a crowd of players. The keeper's arm touching the ball would be easier to spot, having a different jersey colour. This would also make sense in the old days because not all keepers wore gloves.
2007-02-07 21:31:32 · update #2
Never been a law against it. I used to play in goal in my more athletic days and quite often pulled up my sleeves, thereby exposing my forearms and never had a problem!
Just actually checked the rules on the FA Website and the only stipulation for a goalkeeper is that he must wear a different colour jersey from either team or the officials to distinguish himself. Nothing related to short or long sleeves, or in fact rolling them up and nothing to say this falls foul of any regulation and therefore a bookable offence either.
2007-02-07 22:59:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's the first I've heard about that being against the rules. I think it has more to with preference. In the past the long sleeved shirts always had padding around the elbows for protection. I suppose some Goalkeepers feel that they don't need that protection.
2007-02-07 20:17:14 · answer #2 · answered by Grandslam90 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No mate, no such rule. Bartez wore one sometimes.
Wots the difference between a short sleeved jersey, and a goalkeeper who rolls his sleeves up?
2007-02-12 03:30:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never been against the rules, where did you get that from? It's just a fashion thing that came up, they want to impress by showing: Hey, I don't need any protection to catch your lousy shots. But in fact it's just that international lawns are that soft and good today, they just don't need it anymore.
Personally I still prefer long sleeves even when playing on soft pitches. Therefore I prefer short sleeves even in winter when playing as "normal" defender.
2007-02-07 20:22:58 · answer #4 · answered by male4girlz 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Probably just personal choice or now the fashion. However it is a bookable offence for goalkeepers to roll up their sleeves so maybe that has something to to do with it
2007-02-07 22:06:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i thought they only wore long sleves to
2007-02-07 22:04:19 · answer #6 · answered by blah blah blah 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋