He was still a player , right ?
Well duh, yes obviously. So he can't wear it (4.5), but theres no sanction unless he takes part in the match or has been warned prior to the match and then enters the playing area.
And I don't see anywhere it saying he can't call his coach during a stoppage of play, out of the playing area.
[laws]4.5 A player may not wear:
Any item contaminated by blood.
Any sharp or abrasive item.
Any items containing buckles, clips, rings, hinges, zippers, screws, bolts or rigid material or projection not otherwise permitted under this law.
Jewellery.
Gloves.
Shorts with padding sewn into them.
Any item that is normally permitted in law but, in the referee’s opinion, is liable to cause injury.
Communication devices.
4.6 The referee has the power to decide at any time that part of a player’s clothing is dangerous or illegal. In this case, the referee must order the player to remove the item. The player must not take part in the match until the item is removed or rendered harmless.
4.7 If, at an inspection before the match, a match official tells a player that an item banned under this law is being worn and the player is subsequently found to be wearing that item on the playing area, that player is sent off for misconduct. Sanction: Penalty.[/laws]
. No !
