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Torquay United have announced that they will fine and sack their players for diving, under a new plan labelled the Torquay Initiative.
Under the plan anybody can submit video evidence of a Torquay player diving, or affecting the referees decision unfairly in any other way, within five days of a match. If the player is found guilty he will receive a written warning. A second offence will incur a final warning and a 'maximum Club fine', with a third offence being met with either transfer listing or sacking with no possibility of playing for the club again.
Full details of the plan can be seen at http://www.torquayinitiative.org/
While the plan seems courageous, it also gives a want-away player an easy escape route from a struggling side. In theory, a player could receive their 'three strikes' in just 10 days with midweek matches.
