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We must get to grips with timewasting

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
17 August 2025

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ON Tuesday night, I watched Margate away to Sittingbourne and noticed a number of bad habits that are being allowed to creep into the game.
Firstly, the pushing and shoving in the penalty box is now getting beyond a joke. Forwards are being pulled to the ground but the referee ignores it or gives a free kick to the defending team to avoid a controversial penalty award.
Secondly, time wasting is now at ridiculous levels. After Margate pulled a goal back very early on in the second half, Sittingbourne were simply intent on protecting their lead by any means necessar...

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