Stoppage time
“How long’s left?” The looks at the stopwatches seem to become more frequent - and more anxious - when the Championship balls are in play. You reckon there’s maybe “ah around a minute of normal time to go and whatever’s added.” And then the million dollar question: How long will he add?
It’s the old how long is a piece of string scenario. Having a similar conversation last weekend, someone raised a suggestion that is, surely, worth consideration. The LGFA utilise a countdown clock for Championship games that removes the discretion. Would the expense of installing such a system at club grounds really be so prohibitive? CMcN
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