Villa skipper John McGinn has branded the Premier League’s stoppage time “ridiculous” and claimed they risk ruining the spectacle for supporters.
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Craig Dawson of Wolverhampton Wanderers clashes with John McGinn of Aston Villa during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa at Molineux on October 08, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England. .Sunday’s tetchy 1-1 derby draw between Villa and Wolves featured nearly 18 added minutes, with four in the first half and almost 14 in the second, after officials had indicated there would be a minimum of 12.
“I understand why they are trying to do it. I think even there was some play-acting, the ball still gets kicked away. “That is not to say we don’t respect the referees. Things they are trying to eradicate, like dissent and kicking the ball away, it is getting better. But the additional time is a bit mad.”
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