What rule changes would you implement in football?

[Geo V]

Inspired by the "Letting the ball go for a throw-in" thread, I have decided to start this one. Which rules would you implement within the game? Hopefully changes that can be implemented in all leagues with no cost (ie technology). I`ll go for.....

When the ball crosses over the line whilst in mid-air, let the game carry on. Only stop the game if it goes out of play on the ground. Corners are the worst for this. The ball sometimes initially goes out of play but lands way in but just because it went out in mid-air for a second the ref blows the whistle.

Blatant Obstruction. If a player blatantly shields the ball to prevent another player from getting to it, then give a free-kick against the bloke shielding it! We see it when players try to time waste towards the end of the game near the corner flag and we see it when a defender wants the ball to run over the line.

Goalkeepers not allowed out of the penalty area. This one is the dodgiest of my selections. I dont like keepers playing as sweepers as it has killed many of the great passes that players make through midfield. The keeper is so ready to come rushing out of the box and whack it clear that it stops players from trying the pass. I think thats why we see more shots/goals from players from around the half-way line (keeper always off his line). The negative thing to this would be that maybe defenders would then be forced to defend deeper and some teams may play more long balls.

3 simple suggestions that would make the game a more attacking game IMO

[Manwell Pablo]

I'd implement one rule

1) Fifa are no longer allowed to **** about with the rules

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[Guest Gist]

I'd like to see the offside rule changed back to how it was. I don't like the way someone can stand offside and still score just because they are seen as not interfering when really they are. It makes the rule confusing and players get away with it in one game and then the next they get flagged offside. It also makes it harder for the ref and linesmen to make a decision.

[Geo V]

I'd like to see the offside rule changed back to how it was. I don't like the way someone can stand offside and still score just because they are seen as not interfering when really they are. It makes the rule confusing and players get away with it in one game and then the next they get flagged offside. It also makes it harder for the ref and linesmen to make a decision.

I dont see rules like the offside rule that big a problem because despite confusing some it has made the game more attacking as the flag seems to go up less these days.

Im not saying that I am like the Yanks who want the game sto be 26 all or something but anything that gives us value for our pound in way of entertainment on the pitch is how we should look at it and keeping the game flowing and the ball in play for longer than the 55 mins we seem to get at the moment is worth it IMO.

[Manwell Pablo]

I dont see rules like the offside rule that big a problem because despite confusing some it has made the game more attacking as the flag seems to go up less these days.

Im not saying that I am like the Yanks who want the game sto be 26 all or something but anything that gives us value for our pound in way of entertainment on the pitch is how we should look at it and keeping the game flowing and the ball in play for longer than the 55 mins we seem to get at the moment is worth it IMO.

This game became the most popular sport in the world with the original set of rules, they need leaving alone not fiddling with.

[Flexx]

- Subs not allowed to be brought on past the 90th minute mark, unless theres a serious injury.

- To allow players to celebrate how they want (Not booking playes for taking there shirt off)

- Bring back original offside rule

- Stop players time wasting (Going to corner flag)

- If a player goes down in the penalty box and a penalty is not awarded, then surely the referee should book the player on the ground for diving every time. (Unless he slips and doesn't actually complain)

- Goal line technology

- No other technology needed

- 20 mins at half time

- Get rid of loan deadline

- Not allow players to buy out there contracts

[Geo V]

This game became the most popular sport in the world with the original set of rules, they need leaving alone not fiddling with.

Im not suggesting wholesale changes just minor things that would make the game more exciting.

The days when this game used to be a working mans sport and didnt cost a huge percentage of someones weekly wage are over. Now to take your kid(s) to watch a game of Premiership footy means a re-mortgage. All I am saying is that a few simple changes may enhance the entertainment on the pitch which is what it is all about and which is what the paying punter deserves. I agree that the game doesnt need the madness changes that are sometimes suggested but little things that keep the game flowing and make it fairer need to be implemented. (I cant stand all the pushing and shoving in the peno box at corners. Something needs to be doen about that too!)

[Manwell Pablo]

- Subs not allowed to be brought on past the 90th minute mark, unless theres a serious injury.

- To allow players to celebrate how they want (Not booking playes for taking there shirt off)

- Bring back original offside rule

- Stop players time wasting (Going to corner flag)

- If a player goes down in the penalty box and a penalty is not awarded, then surely the referee should book the player on the ground for diving every time. (Unless he slips and doesn't actually complain)

- Goal line technology

- No other technology needed

- 20 mins at half time

- Get rid of loan deadline

- Not allow players to buy out there contracts

Right so what happens if the tackle made is fair but takes the player on the ball out as well, he then appeals for what he thought was a penalty and gets booked? Great idea.

And I swear any one can buy themselves out of any contract, it's contract law isn't it?

Totally agree with the restoration of the offside and celebration rules though.

[Fez of Mahrez]

None. We had this game before the likes of Mourinho and Sky Sports News and it was proper good.

[Flexx]

Right so what happens if the tackle made is fair but takes the player on the ball out as well, he then appeals for what he thought was a penalty and gets booked? Great idea.

And I swear any one can buy themselves out of any contract, it's contract law isn't it?

Totally agree with the restoration of the offside and celebration rules though.

Interesting article about it here

This legislation could allow a raft of top Premiership names to follow suit. Referred to as the "protected period", if a player's contract was signed prior to reaching the age of 28 then, provided he has completed three entire seasons or three entire years, he is permitted to end the deal with 15 days' notice. If the contract was signed after his 28th birthday, only two seasons or years must be served. "The protected period refers to any players regardless of their age," said a Fifa spokesman, responding to a misconception within the game that the rule is applicable only to players aged 28 and over.

stupid rule really

[Manwell Pablo]

Interesting article about it here

stupid rule really

Right, well thats not the same as buying yourself out of your contract thats something completley different.

[Geo V]

- Subs not allowed to be brought on past the 90th minute mark, unless theres a serious injury.

- To allow players to celebrate how they want (Not booking playes for taking there shirt off)

- Bring back original offside rule

- Stop players time wasting (Going to corner flag)

- If a player goes down in the penalty box and a penalty is not awarded, then surely the referee should book the player on the ground for diving every time. (Unless he slips and doesn't actually complain)

- Goal line technology

- No other technology needed

- 20 mins at half time

- Get rid of loan deadline

- Not allow players to buy out there contracts

Goal line thcnology isnt fair unless its passed down all leagues and is managable by maybe the 4th official.

I also agree that the loan deadline should go and would take it a step further and ban the deadline all together. Also limiting the amounts of moves that someone can make per year is crazy and surely not legal??! How can someone tell you how often you can change jobs ??

I also think that injury time should be properly enforced by the 4th official and not the ref. Every sub should be 1 minute. Every goal should be the same and then any timewasting. You get gets of 6 subs, 6 goals and onlt 2 mins is added on FFS!

[Finnegan]

I'm generally with the "stop fooking about with football!" crowd, but if I had to implement one rule, it would be that only the captain of a team could talk to the ref - unless he speaks to you first. A la rugby. Punishable by either ten meters, a reversed decision or even a yellow card for repeat moaning.

It's the one part of the game I just really can't be doing with.

[Geo V]

I'm generally with the "stop fooking about with football!" crowd, but if I had to implement one rule, it would be that only the captain of a team could talk to the ref - unless he speaks to you first. A la rugby. Punishable by either ten meters, a reversed decision or even a yellow card for repeat moaning.

It's the one part of the game I just really can't be doing with.

Refs who run the match itself like Rugby would help. Its amazing that these big fookers can approacha rugby ref with there hands behind there backs ala approaching the queen and ask the ref a question who would answer it matter of factly. In footy we get these little nonces screaming at refs and calling them all sorts and the ref just cowers and tells them to go away FFS!! Amazing stuff.

[davieG]

Inspired by the "Letting the ball go for a throw-in" thread, I have decided to start this one. Which rules would you implement within the game? Hopefully changes that can be implemented in all leagues with no cost (ie technology). I`ll go for.....

When the ball crosses over the line whilst in mid-air, let the game carry on. Only stop the game if it goes out of play on the ground. Corners are the worst for this. The ball sometimes initially goes out of play but lands way in but just because it went out in mid-air for a second the ref blows the whistle.

Blatant Obstruction. If a player blatantly shields the ball to prevent another player from getting to it, then give a free-kick against the bloke shielding it! We see it when players try to time waste towards the end of the game near the corner flag and we see it when a defender wants the ball to run over the line.

Goalkeepers not allowed out of the penalty area. This one is the dodgiest of my selections. I dont like keepers playing as sweepers as it has killed many of the great passes that players make through midfield. The keeper is so ready to come rushing out of the box and whack it clear that it stops players from trying the pass. I think thats why we see more shots/goals from players from around the half-way line (keeper always off his line). The negative thing to this would be that maybe defenders would then be forced to defend deeper and some teams may play more long balls.

3 simple suggestions that would make the game a more attacking game IMO

Blatant obstruction is already an offence but for some reason refs ignore it.

I'd like to see the offside 'area' reduced to a line level with the penalty area being off side virtually on the halfway line s stupid. This would, at a stroke reduce the number of offside incidents and would spread the play. I hate seeing 20 players camped around the half-way line.

A return to a 10 minute half-time.

[lildave3]

Get rid of the Transfer window and allow players to celebrate how they want.

[Zingari]

i think its time the size of the goalposts were increased; about a half a foot in height and a foot in width

to try to get a few more goals scored; goalies are so much bigger and better than previously

[lookwhaticando]

Revert the silly offside rule.

Also as with Finnegan, insist that only the team captain can approach the referee. Other players must only approach match officials if they have been summoned to do so.

I'd also like to see heavy punishments handed out for diving - either during the match or after the match if the dive is missed.

Some of this season's dives have been sublime... that Tottenham bloke against Pompey springs to mind... Zokora, is it? Yeah... him... I'd ban him for the rest of the season just for that one. Cheeky coont.

[Webbo]

Blatant obstruction is already an offence but for some reason refs ignore it.

I'd like to see the offside 'area' reduced to a line level with the penalty area being off side virtually on the halfway line s stupid. This would, at a stroke reduce the number of offside incidents and would spread the play. I hate seeing 20 players camped around the half-way line.

A return to a 10 minute half-time.

it's not obstruction if the player doing the blocking is within playing distance of the ball.

[potter3]

I'd like to see the offside 'area' reduced to a line level with the penalty area being off side virtually on the halfway line s stupid. This would, at a stroke reduce the number of offside incidents and would spread the play. I hate seeing 20 players camped around the half-way line.

Thats a good idea, I would also try to implement:

Letting play carry on if ball only swerves out in mid-air.

Let players celebrate how they used to.

Get rid of transfer/loan deadline.

Get the 4th officail to measure time added on. (Unless we're winning 1-0 agasint some team thats obviously going to score )

Also, only allowing the captain to speak to the ref is a good idea, but the referees would have to make sure they punsih offenders, which I can't see most refs doing <_<

Some of this season's dives have been sublime... that Tottenham bloke against Pompey springs to mind... Zokora, is it? Yeah... him... I'd ban him for the rest of the season just for that one. Cheeky coont.

Good job you pressed your 't' button properly.

[Daggers]

1. Anyone rolling over more than once is allowed to be kicked by the opposing team until they get up.
   
2. Any player making out he has been hit in the head is allowed to by repeatedly punched by the opposition until blood is actually drawn
   
3. Any manager being a real gobshite can be punched by the ref while the fourth official holds him down and sits on his face
   
4. All player salaries will have a compulsory 70% deduction which will be given over to UK charities dealing with old people and children
   
5. All player autobiographies will be banned
   
6. All player interviews will have to contain at least three facts that are true and not made up by the clubs PR officer
   
7. ITV will never be allowed to screen football ever again
   
8. All income to the FA would be distributed to improve grass roots football
   
9. Each team must field six British players
   
10. Each team must field one player raised through its Youth Team
    
11. All players to work for 8 hours a week with a charity
    
12. All players to be enrolled on a part-time program of study
    
13. The PFA to set-up and fund a substance abuse and mental health support project
    

[potter3]

ITV will never be allowed to screen football ever again

Each team must field six British players

Each team must field one player raised through its Youth Team

And BBC will be required to show Championship matches in the format of Match of the Day on a sunday morning.

There other two are good suggestions though.

[davieG]

it's not obstruction if the player doing the blocking is within playing distance of the ball.

I'm only talking about blatant obstruction not shielding the ball and lots of players 'see' the ball out of play when they are not within reach of the ball. When was the last time you saw someone penalised for obstruction in the penalty area, for me it was about 1979.

Besides I thought it was in control of the ball, a subtle but important disitinction

[Webbo]

I'm only talking about blatant obstruction not shielding the ball and lots of players 'see' the ball out of play when they are not within reach of the ball. When was the last time you saw someone penalised for obstruction in the penalty area, for me it was about 1979.

Besides I thought it was in control of the ball, a subtle but important disitinction

you could be right

out of all the suggestions this 1 from daggers makes most sense.

Any manager being a real gobshite can be punched by the ref while the fourth official holds him down and sits on his face

[davieG]

you could be right

out of all the suggestions this 1 from daggers makes most sense.

Any manager being a real gobshite can be punched by the ref while the fourth official holds him down and sHits on his face

It would be better if Dave didn't have this habit of dropping his 'H'