Diving is one of the most controversial topics in football over the past 20 years. For decades, diving has become more and more a part of the game, and now, it’s largely accepted that a player will go down in the penalty area under the slightest bit of contact. Speaking on The Football Authorities Podcast, Martin O’Neill has been discussing the rise of diving in the game. O’Neill says he never used to kick up much of a fuss when his players dived, but he did have to have a word with Ashley Young during his time at Aston Villa. READ MORE: Player Everton sold for just £23m has now been nominated…
