The Footie Thread

[Pin-seeker]

The international powers that be are introducing a rule that only captains can approach the referee and offenders will get yellow cards - probably last about 3 weeks before it is scrapped as unworkable with games being abandoned as not enough players are left on the pitch!

I thought that was already a thing,but just not used.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I thought that was already a thing,but just not used.

Me too. They talk about this every few years. Just do it

 

[Pin-seeker]

Me too. They talk about this every few years. Just do it

I’ve no sympathy for refs.
If a player steps out of line & gives you abuse give them a straight yellow,one more word & it’s a red.
It would soon stop.

It’s really not that difficult.

 

[Swango1980]

Just thought of a really good idea for man Utd for the Europa League final. Instead of that garbage thing that footballers do where they get into a huddle before kick off, I think they should do the haka.

That would be hilarious

 

[Hobbit]

I’ve no sympathy for refs.
If a player steps out of line & gives you abuse give them a straight yellow,one more word & it’s a red.
It would soon stop.

It’s really not that difficult.

Rugby refs manage quite well. No reason why footie refs can’t go down the same route. Could be chaotic at first but self-preservation by the players would soon kick in…

 

[Pin-seeker]

Just thought of a really good idea for man Utd for the Europa League final. Instead of that garbage thing that footballers do where they get into a huddle before kick off, I think they should do the haka.

That would be hilarious

Would certainly give Spurs something to think about

 

[Pin-seeker]

Rugby refs manage quite well. No reason why footie refs can’t go down the same route. Could be chaotic at first but self-preservation by the players would soon kick in…

Agreed.
It would only take a few red cards & players would stop doing it.
But doubt there’d be any consistency.

 

[RichA]

Agreed.
It would only take a few red cards & players would stop doing it.
But doubt there’d be any consistency.

Within a week pundits and fans will be whining about a ref who has made it all about him and ruined a game.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Within a week pundits and fans will be whining about a ref who has made it all about him and ruined a game.

Or.............the players and managers would adapt and they would learn to behave. Remember when they first brought in the 'swinging arm' rule. Old school centre forwards lined up to say that was ridiculous. Now you barely see them (ignoring the two from last weekend )

 

[Billysboots]

The international powers that be are introducing a rule that only captains can approach the referee and offenders will get yellow cards - probably last about 3 weeks before it is scrapped as unworkable with games being abandoned as not enough players are left on the pitch!

Been saying for years they should do this. I can’t believe it’s taken so long to think of it.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Been saying for years they should do this. I can’t believe it’s taken so long to think of it.

I’m sure the rule was created about 10 years ago wasn’t it ?

 

[Billysboots]

I’m sure the rule was created about 10 years ago wasn’t it ?

No idea. There have been that many rules which have been introduced and then only lasted in practice a fortnight I’ve lost track.

 

[Arthur Wedge]

Everton stadium: Legal firm Hill Dickinson to be naming rights partner of new ground

Liverpool-based legal firm Hill Dickinson will be the naming rights partner for Everton's new stadium.

www.bbc.co.uk

Hill Dickson Stadium

 

[Pin-seeker]

Tbf tho,players know it’s a yellow card when they take their shirts off but still do it

 

[Pin-seeker]

Everton stadium: Legal firm Hill Dickinson to be naming rights partner of new ground

Liverpool-based legal firm Hill Dickinson will be the naming rights partner for Everton's new stadium.

www.bbc.co.uk

Hill Dickson Stadium

Am I missing something?

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Everton stadium: Legal firm Hill Dickinson to be naming rights partner of new ground

Liverpool-based legal firm Hill Dickinson will be the naming rights partner for Everton's new stadium.

www.bbc.co.uk

Hill Dickson Stadium

Why not? New stadium, no history, brings income in. Happens all over sport.

 

[Pin-seeker]

Why not? New stadium, no history, brings income in. Happens all over sport.

Surprised spurs didn’t do it,seems like most new stadiums do.
Money for nothing really.

 

[Billysboots]

Really surprised that Amorim isn’t starting the youngsters tonight.

 

[Swango1980]

Automated offside seems no quicker than manual VAR

 

[Slime]