The art of goalkeeper timewasting and why Wycombe Wanderers also use it - Topics on the Terrace

Wycombe Wanderers are under the cosh. The opposition team have put together a string of good passes and are holding possession well. For the last few minutes, Wycombe have hardly got into the game. Any Wycombe regain of possession is usually followed by a long clearance or hopeful through ball, and it feels like it's only a matter of time until they concede.

A cross is put in, and goalkeeper Will Norris jumps to claim it, only to then go down awkwardly, holding his calf. The physio is waved on, while Wycombe's players huddle around the dugout, getting a break, some water but most importantly, tactical instructions from manager Michael Duff on how best to stem the tide.