Water breaks in the spotlight after Dumbarton captain overcome by heatstroke
Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterReferees have been reminded that they are welcome to use their discretion when it comes to allowing water breaks in football, after Dumbarton captain Stuart Carswell was struck down by heatstroke.The Sons skipper was forced off at half-time in last Tuesday evening’s game with Partick Thistle after referee Mike Roncone turned down Dumbarton’s pre-match water break request - despite the mercury hitting 27.And that prompted a furious reaction from boss Stevie Farrell.He said: “I’m disappointed because we wanted a water break during the game.