Perhaps we could stop the game for 10/15 minutes whilst a committee meets to discuss the % . Without wanting to start an argument , what a load of b0ll0x .
Memo to FIFA........................
I'm a bit of a traditionalist, so I'm usually against any changes to the laws of the game. The awarding of penalty kicks however has concerned me for many years. This isn't specifically about today's game (although I think it provides a perfect example of my point), as I realise it will work in our favour as often as it works against us. My bone of contention is the punishment fitting the crime. If there is a clear goalscoring opportunity denied by foul play then a penalty kick is the correct decision. An average percentage of a penalty kicks resulting in a goal is around 80%, but what were the chances today? An innocuous ball bouncing around the edge of the box, I'd say they had a 2-3% chance of a goal if the alleged offence hadn't happened. But that 2-3% chance turns into an 80% chance once the ref decides to blow his whistle. I propose a first and second degree offence in the box, much like the murder or manslaughter charge in statute law. Where the offence is clearly deliberate to deny a goalscoring opportunity, that is punished by a penalty kick from 12 yards. A more dubious offence like today should result in a second degree penalty kick which is taken from the edge of the box (18 yards) or the mid point of the arc around the box (22 yards), take your pick.
Memo to FIFA, I am available for other advice without the need for the customary brown envelopes.
Perhaps we could stop the game for 10/15 minutes whilst a committee meets to discuss the % . Without wanting to start an argument , what a load of b0ll0x .
Memo to FIFA........................
It wouldn't make me happier. I was just inviting discussion, if you think I'm talking bollox then please give your reasons by all means. It's just that talking of committees taking 10/15 minutes to decide was a really stupid response, as the change would be in the laws of the game but clearly still relying on the referee to make an instant decision.
Forget it's me who started the topic, imagine it's someone else, and see if you can come up with something worthwhile.
Ok . You said the decision by the ref would be instant . How's that going to work if VAR takes an age . Like I said , it's also very subjective and one last point, it would simply over complicate things. Refs have enough on their plate.
ps. I would have thought it was a load of B whoever posted this idea , I'm not going lie though , the fact it was you ............. honesty is the best and all that policy.
Last edited by navypie; 17-03-2018 at 10:11 PM.
Ok , I'm stupid ( deliberately ) , your idea has my full backing . I can't believe I thought it might be subjective, silly me . Anyway , time for all hands to turn in . I do hope your brilliant idea receives the support it deserves.
ps. I do hope you find someone else to argue with tonight , if not, I pitty your Mrs!