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If you could change one rule in football then what would it be?

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by RickieLambertsGoldenBoot, Oct 9, 2011.

  1. RickieLambertsGoldenBoot

    RickieLambertsGoldenBoot Well-Known Member

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    Thanks mate <cheers>
     
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    fatletiss Well-Known Member

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    He should be banned from coaching kids - end of.
     
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  3. RickieLambertsGoldenBoot

    RickieLambertsGoldenBoot Well-Known Member

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    Given Larsson's blatant disgraceful dive in today's game between Wolves and Sunderland is anyone else starting to edge closer to my idea? <ok>
     
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  4. ChilcoSaint

    ChilcoSaint What a disgrace Forum Moderator

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    I would change the rule that says you have to play 46 games to decide who gets promoted etc. I think 20 games is plenty, and the rest should just be friendlies.
     
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  5. st_brendy

    st_brendy Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Southampton to never have to play outside of St Marys.
     
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  6. SwindonSaint

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    I don't know if this has been suggested but I'd get rid of these "fouls". You'd see crazier challenges and injuries, maybe even death...but you should get a straight red for swearing.
     
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  7. Qwerty

    Qwerty Well-Known Member

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    That's already happened...they called it rugby.
     
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  8. Channonfodder

    Channonfodder Rebel without a clue.....

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    Ok, how about there is a lazer installed in the stands which produces a bright red spot in the exact position where a foul was committed, an offside declared or a throw-in given and then the ref might care to make sure that the play restarts from somewhere close.<ok>
     
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  9. pompeymeowth

    pompeymeowth Prepare for trouble x Staff Member

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    Refs in Brazil, carry a little can of white spray paint on their belts. When a free kick is given near the goal, the Ref draws a small circle where he wants the ball to be placed. He then marches forward what he believes to be 10 yards (or 9.2 meters or whatever the hell it is) and draws a line this time, across the turf, behind which the wall must form. And they dursn't cross it on pain of a yellow card.

    I think that's a pretty neat trick.
     
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  10. Channonfodder

    Channonfodder Rebel without a clue.....

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    Groovy! Do they also carry green paint for when the kick has been taken?
     
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  11. pompeymeowth

    pompeymeowth Prepare for trouble x Staff Member

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    Burnt ochre more likely.
     
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  12. Goodbyen0t606

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    A separate time keeper. The time keeper stops the watch when the ball goes out of play, a player gets injured, or any such break in play and then starts it again when the game resumes. Maybe 7-8 minutes of extra time but would make it fairer for all involved.
     
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    I used to coach under 16s, one game we were drawing 0-0 with top of the league away from home. It was half way through the second half when one of the subs players dad stormed up to me. Saying why isn't his son playing, he drived all this way etc. I tried to make him see that we were ****ing drawing to the top team. But he didn't give a **** got more abusive chatting **** about my mum and put his forehead to mine so I nutted him. <laugh>
     
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  14. RickieLambertsGoldenBoot

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    <laugh>
     
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    Hate to admit it.............. but if he had ignored my barked orders to sit down, I would have nutted him too!
     
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  16. Beef

    Beef Well-Known Member

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    Yeah when he first started I was just carmly talking to him. Until he got right in my face, no one stepped in to try and calm him. They just all looked on, I think he thought he was some kind of hard nut. He was in his 40's with a skin head etc, I wouldn't have nutted him if he hadn't been shouting abuse and getting in my space. It was just a reaction to some idiot giving it some.
     
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  17. 3rd eye

    3rd eye Well-Known Member

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    Sometimes with a bully........ you just have to teach them some manners.

    It's your civic duty <laugh>
     
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  18. RickieLambertsGoldenBoot

    RickieLambertsGoldenBoot Well-Known Member

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    Shouldn't retaliate... <doh>

    But I like your style of thinking ;)
    <applause>
     
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  19. ESSGEE

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    Lots of good suggestions, but have to say, one of the most annoying things for me is holding and shirt pulling in the box before a set play.

    I say introduce a SIN BIN for offenders. 10 minutes off the pitch.
    If the offence starts just before the corner kick / free kick is taken ( usually does ), then even if it has been delivered, take it back and dismiss the player / s for ten minutes. Then re-start the game. Unless they score from the initial take, in which case play the advantage.

    I reckon this would pretty much stamp it out, and give refs the confidence to deal with it without it becoming ridiculous.

    Hate inconsistencies with yellow cards, so only issue them when there is clear intent.

    And send all tv pundits / club managers on a five minute course to learn the offside rule. It's never been simpler. It's their reluctance to let go of the old rules and grey areas that creates confusion.
     
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  20. Qwerty

    Qwerty Well-Known Member

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    They do it in the MLS too.
    [video=youtube;Q1WuTnKjGqk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1WuTnKjGqk[/video]
     
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