Supporters should expect more stoppage time in the EFL this season, with officials told to add the exact time for certain eventsNew laws introduced for the 2023-24 season will cause "chaos", according to QPR manager Gareth Ainsworth. "People who have probably never played the game have made some of these rules," Ainsworth told BBC Sport. Bosses and coaches, meanwhile, must adhere to new rules covering the technical area - and will not be permitted to enter the pitch at half-time or full-time to confront officials. During the match only one person can stand at the front of the technical area and, while a second person can stand, they "must remain very close to the technical area seating". "As a manager I don't think I've been in my technical area in the last 10 years, never mind stay in it," Ainsworth said.

Source: BBC August 04, 2023 02:56 UTC