Admin Maesknoll Red Posted March 14, 2007 Admin Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6452013.stmMore meddling with the game?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Stuff that, stop Americanising our game. leave it as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Of The Dolman Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 at least the foam hands won't be out of place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Why don't they just give them helmets and protective body gear, change the shape of the ball, allow handball, play four quarters and have done with it.Can't believe that American must have a winner mentality is seeping into our game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longacre_red Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Why don't they just give them helmets and protective body gear, change the shape of the ball, allow handball, play four quarters and have done with it.Can't believe that American must have a winner mentality is seeping into our game.Hold up.... That sounds like American football!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somertonian Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Seems to me that the Football League board have too much time on their hands.If this proposal was taken forward it would de-value league games in the same way that penalty shoot-outs have devalued cup competitions.If a game needs to be decided, I'd prefer to see extra time starting with a drop-ball on the centre spot and keepers not being permitted to use their hands. At least all the players would be taking part in the match. Maybe the keepers could be removed altogether if the first period of ET produced a stale-mate.S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted March 14, 2007 Author Admin Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Surely if they want to try and eliminate draws, points incentives are the way to do it. 5 points for a win, 3 points for the away team for a score draw, 2 points for the home team for a score draw, 1 point each for a 0-0 and no points for a loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DanC Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 This is stupid, The only idea I'm slightly interested in is possibly bonus points by say winning by 3 clear goals. And possibly sin bins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zookeeper Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Surely if they want to try and eliminate draws, points incentives are the way to do it. 5 points for a win, 3 points for the away team for a score draw, 2 points for the home team for a score draw, 1 point each for a 0-0 and no points for a loss.If they want to eliminate draws then they should get involved with another sport! I would hope that common sense prevails and that the chairman laugh in the face of those that bring a proposal like that to the table.A draw is as valid a result as any other. Some of the best games that you watch are closely faught draws and to devalue this result any more would a huge attack on the game I love. I can be open minded and accept changes but to even think about this is ludicrous.This certainly won't attract people to come watch football! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucksred Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 For Christ sake..........whatever next, timeouts and changing offence and defences over depending on the fn play??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 With our record in penalty shoot outs the Conference awaits!An absolutely daft idea - Whoever thought of it should be dismissed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmabbuttshair Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 This is stupid, The only idea I'm slightly interested in is possibly bonus points by say winning by 3 clear goals. And possibly sin bins.Bonus points?? This ain't egg chasing! If they bring in this crazy idea then where is the reward for a lower side going away from home battling their hearts out and coming home with a well deserved point instead of ending it on a lottery. If we do get promoted a few battling away draws could be the difference. Why do the people in charge feel as if they have to mess with the world's favourite game all the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Sorry I had put this on the Footy talk page as it's not just City who are effected7.00pm tonight on Radio 5 it was announced the League Chairmen meet on Thursday to discuss ending all drawn League games with a penalty shoot out! You can see it now, majority of teams coming to the Gate, putting 11 men behind the ball and take their chance on picking up all three points on penalty kicks. They reckon the Premiership aren't interested in the idea, but this would increase interest and excitement in the lower two divs which would boost their gates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerox6060 Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 If they want to eliminate draws then they should get involved with another sport! I would hope that common sense prevails and that the chairman laugh in the face of those that bring a proposal like that to the table.A draw is as valid a result as any other. Some of the best games that you watch are closely faught draws and to devalue this result any more would a huge attack on the game I love. I can be open minded and accept changes but to even think about this is ludicrous.This certainly won't attract people to come watch football!Totally agree shocking idea, hope this is nipped in the bud tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DanC Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Bonus points?? This ain't egg chasing! If they bring in this crazy idea then where is the reward for a lower side going away from home battling their hearts out and coming home with a well deserved point instead of ending it on a lottery. If we do get promoted a few battling away draws could be the difference. Why do the people in charge feel as if they have to mess with the world's favourite game all the time?So because it happens in Rugby it can't happen in football? They play on grass, So let's not play on grass from now on, They have half time, So once again cos they do it lets not do it.All ideas that are designed to make the game more attractive for the floating fan's should be investigated IMO.A bonus point for winning by 3 clear goals could provide that extra excitement. It may not do but it's an idea worth looking at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Now, lets not get it wrong I love football. But if any of the rules suggested in this thread come in to the game I would turn my back on it for life.Utter utter nutters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Now, lets not get it wrong I love football. But if any of the rules suggested in this thread come in to the game I would turn my back on it for life.Utter utter nutters.I agree, I can't believe they would pass this resolution at any time. It would be interesting to see what the early leavers in the Dolman would do though, half of them probably missed Russells goal Tuesday night as it is. I can't imagine them staying on for a shoot out on a wet Tuesday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 SL was interviewed on radio 4 this morning about this idea and asked for his opinion as a chairman, 'its a crackpot idea' said he. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StapleHillPhil Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 It sounds like the sort of idea Mr C Sexstone would come up with. Keeping 'customers' in the ground for longer will surely result in increased 'revenue streams'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 It sounds like the sort of idea Mr C Sexstone would come up with. Keeping 'customers' in the ground for longer will surely result in increased 'revenue streams'?According to SL, it was Brian Macwhinney in one of his 'eureka' moments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redminster Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 According to SL, it was Brian Macwhinney in one of his 'eureka' moments.Looks like SL has had the first major say on a "crackpot" idea!SL article on BBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bh_red Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 in fairness the idea was originally put forward in the recent Football League Fans Survey, it is more of a suggestion from a few fans on a survey than a football league, the football league will mention in their meeting and no doubt instantly dismiss it!as Holloway said on Sky Sports this morning.........where did they find these fans who suggested it? In a pub! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
court_bcfc Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Poor idea, can't see it happening it would ruin the football league! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwicolin Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 the only way i can see it is to have score draws and keep the 1 pointbut for nil nil draws they get no points at all.this might make more teams goout on the pitch and score goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Also I can't help feeling that shoot outs would start to lose their appeal very quickly if they occurred 10-12 times a season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorset_Cider Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 SL was interviewed on radio 4 this morning about this idea and asked for his opinion as a chairman, 'its a crackpot idea' said he.Yes, imagine my surprise when listening to the 'sports section' (snigger) this morning on BBC Radio 4 Only to be stunned/surprised that I heard the name 'Bristol City Football Club' mentioned and our good Chairman was being interviewed.Mind you I do think he missed a unique opportunity to get Bristol City FC in to the 1st Division (premiership) by not proposing that teams playing us should not be allowed to actually win against us......... the proposal being that only we would be able to take penalty shots.My only concern would have been that this might not guarantee a win for us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Mat Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 For God's sake, why can't those imbeciles concentrate on the issuing that are really ruining today's game?!Such as the widening gulf between the top teams and the bottom? The fact there's no competition anymore, how it's the same teams winning everything. How the fans are getting ripped off by increased ticket prices and having to pay so much for shirts, etc., why players wages are so goddam high...! Yes, they're celebs, but £100,000 a WEEK?!?!? What about the diving and cheating that takes places over and over again, in more or less every single match? The lack of respect that referees receive and the poor quality of refereeing, as well. What about the calls among a large number of fans to reopen safe standing areas in stands? And what of the quality of the stands, the catering, the entertainment and the general lack of atmosphere at most grounds these days, as well??!?I could go on as well about the continued racism and sexism that the game in this country still faces, and the lack of really good English players that are being produced and the fact the game at the top level is full of players not from this country. But I won't.I'll sit here quietly, complaining to myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtyeoRed Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 I know, lets scrap the 90mins and just have a Penalty Shoot Out!!!! YEA STUPID REMARK I KNOW, but the Football League started it. We can all come up with daft ideas when we got nowt better to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Colby-Tit Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 I know, lets scrap the 90mins and just have a Penalty Shoot Out!!!!Now you're being silly. The obvious way to go is to scrap the 90 mins and decide it on the toss of a coin. Penalty Shoot Out indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 OK folks all's well, the Chairmen threw idea out.http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6453311.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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