If you could change or add a law...

Personally, I would add a multi ball system where a 2nd ball is added anytime during the game for 5 minutes. There could be competitions to see who throws the ball onto the pitch (a fan). It would only be home fans that can have this priviledge.

The fan with the ball could like run to the edge of the pitch and then the guy on the mic can shot MULTIBALL! with all these flashing lights around the stadium and then the ball is on for 5 minutes. Would be well exciting.

ahlycotc wrote:

Schnix wrote:diving should be immediate red, not yellow

No. It would be too controversial because not all incidents are clear dives. Then you would have referees sending people off for a clear foul. Also I personally distinguish between a dive and exaggerating contact. I don't see the latter as punishable by a card.

Something has to be done about diving and simulating though. It's a fucking abomination. I honestly think the prevelance of it is one thing that turns Americans off to soccer. If they could weed it out, I think soccer would be more popular in the states. They should committees reviewing each game and retroactively giving yellow cards for incidents of diving and simulating that were missed by the ref. If somebody goes down and acts mortally wounded and the replay shows that they were never even touched, retroactive red and three game suspension. It's disgraceful.

I would change the Away Goals rule.

In extra time Away Goals shouldn't count and the game should start as 0-0 for 30 minutes. Because having Away Goals in Extra Time gives one team 30 minutes longer to in a way get 'double goals'

James wrote:Personally, I would add a multi ball system where a 2nd ball is added anytime during the game for 5 minutes. There could be competitions to see who throws the ball onto the pitch (a fan). It would only be home fans that can have this priviledge.

The fan with the ball could like run to the edge of the pitch and then the guy on the mic can shot MULTIBALL! with all these flashing lights around the stadium and then the ball is on for 5 minutes. Would be well exciting.

I swear that's a Jimeoin joke

I would ban Cristiano Ronaldo jerseys. All Ronaldo jerseys must be recalled by the manufacturer and the name on the back must be replaced with "Sucker of Satan's Cock" in order be compliant for entry at all football venues.

Chip wrote:I would change the Away Goals rule.

In extra time Away Goals shouldn't count and the game should start as 0-0 for 30 minutes. Because having Away Goals in Extra Time gives one team 30 minutes longer to in a way get 'double goals'

but would you play the 30mins home or away? 15mins home/15 away?

I would get rid of Fergie time

I would also removes throw-ins from the game - keep the game on the pitch...maybe put up walls so the ball will just bounce off it - keep the game flowing

Chip wrote:I would change the Away Goals rule.

In extra time Away Goals shouldn't count and the game should start as 0-0 for 30 minutes. Because having Away Goals in Extra Time gives one team 30 minutes longer to in a way get 'double goals'

If you don't have the Away Goals Rule in extra time then the home side has an unfair advantage in that they get to play more of the tie at their home ground.

menalawyerguy wrote:

ahlycotc wrote:

Schnix wrote:diving should be immediate red, not yellow

No. It would be too controversial because not all incidents are clear dives. Then you would have referees sending people off for a clear foul. Also I personally distinguish between a dive and exaggerating contact. I don't see the latter as punishable by a card.

Something has to be done about diving and simulating though. It's a fucking abomination. I honestly think the prevelance of it is one thing that turns Americans off to soccer. If they could weed it out, I think soccer would be more popular in the states. They should committees reviewing each game and retroactively giving yellow cards for incidents of diving and simulating that were missed by the ref. If somebody goes down and acts mortally wounded and the replay shows that they were never even touched, retroactive red and three game suspension. It's disgraceful.

Good shout Mena. A reviewing committee would be a good idea. Although a three game suspension for diving seems a bit harsh.

I wouldn't want that rule because we'd miss Nani for most of the season.

If we did have that rule Nani would stop doing it. Thats what holds him back, his fucking play acting.

El_indian wrote:I would also removes throw-ins from the game - keep the game on the pitch...maybe put up walls so the ball will just bounce off it - keep the game flowing

That isn't a great idea.

JMB_94 wrote:If we did have that rule Nani would stop doing it. Thats what holds him back, his fucking play acting.

How does it hold him back? All it does is give people like you an excuse to criticise him and say you 'hate' him.

ResurrectionRooney wrote:

JMB_94 wrote:If we did have that rule Nani would stop doing it. Thats what holds him back, his fucking play acting.

How does it hold him back? All it does is give people like you an excuse to criticise him and say you 'hate' him.

Because it gives him a bad reputation. I bet he would've been nomitnated for the PFA award if it wasn't for his diving and over acting.

JMB_94 wrote:

ResurrectionRooney wrote:

JMB_94 wrote:If we did have that rule Nani would stop doing it. Thats what holds him back, his fucking play acting.

How does it hold him back? All it does is give people like you an excuse to criticise him and say you 'hate' him.

Because it gives him a bad reputation. I bet he would've been nomitnated for the PFA award if it wasn't for his diving and over acting.

I'm sure, in the grand scheme of things, when he sits at home polishing his 2 Premier League winners medals and his Champions League winners medal, he won't mind that he hasn't been nominated for an award that was won by a man with 12 League appearances not too long ago. He could still win the Barclays Player of the Season and Football Writers' Player of the Season awards, and he will win more Premier League and probably Champions League medals in his career. His diving isn't holding him back, it's holding you back from appreciating what a talent he is.

ResurrectionRooney wrote:

JMB_94 wrote:

ResurrectionRooney wrote:

JMB_94 wrote:If we did have that rule Nani would stop doing it. Thats what holds him back, his fucking play acting.

How does it hold him back? All it does is give people like you an excuse to criticise him and say you 'hate' him.

Because it gives him a bad reputation. I bet he would've been nomitnated for the PFA award if it wasn't for his diving and over acting.

I'm sure, in the grand scheme of things, when he sits at home polishing his 2 Premier League winners medals and his Champions League winners medal, he won't mind that he hasn't been nominated for an award that was won by a man with 12 League appearances not too long ago. He could still win the Barclays Player of the Season and Football Writers' Player of the Season awards, and he will win more Premier League and probably Champions League medals in his career. His diving isn't holding him back, it's holding you back from appreciating what a talent he is.

It tarnishes his image.

ResurrectionRooney wrote:

JMB_94 wrote:

ResurrectionRooney wrote:

JMB_94 wrote:If we did have that rule Nani would stop doing it. Thats what holds him back, his fucking play acting.

How does it hold him back? All it does is give people like you an excuse to criticise him and say you 'hate' him.

Because it gives him a bad reputation. I bet he would've been nomitnated for the PFA award if it wasn't for his diving and over acting.

I'm sure, in the grand scheme of things, when he sits at home polishing his 2 Premier League winners medals and his Champions League winners medal, he won't mind that he hasn't been nominated for an award that was won by a man with 12 League appearances not too long ago. He could still win the Barclays Player of the Season and Football Writers' Player of the Season awards, and he will win more Premier League and probably Champions League medals in his career. His diving isn't holding him back, it's holding you back from appreciating what a talent he is.

Believe me, im aware of his talent, but his attitude on the pitch isn't doing him any favours.

Didn't do too badly for Steven Gerrard's reputation and career.

I would make a law so all colours, races, creeds etc had to play with their own kind.

I would single-handedly kick racism out of football.

Cornholio wrote:I would make a law so all colours, races, creeds etc had to play with their own kind.

I would single-handedly kick racism out of football.

Radford11 wrote:

Dan wrote:FIFA have already banned snoods, so I don't think there is anything wrong with football anymore. Well done to them..

The whole game is corrupt by money.

I was being sarcastic..

JMB_94 wrote:

ResurrectionRooney wrote:

JMB_94 wrote:

ResurrectionRooney wrote:

JMB_94 wrote:If we did have that rule Nani would stop doing it. Thats what holds him back, his fucking play acting.

How does it hold him back? All it does is give people like you an excuse to criticise him and say you 'hate' him.

Because it gives him a bad reputation. I bet he would've been nomitnated for the PFA award if it wasn't for his diving and over acting.

I'm sure, in the grand scheme of things, when he sits at home polishing his 2 Premier League winners medals and his Champions League winners medal, he won't mind that he hasn't been nominated for an award that was won by a man with 12 League appearances not too long ago. He could still win the Barclays Player of the Season and Football Writers' Player of the Season awards, and he will win more Premier League and probably Champions League medals in his career. His diving isn't holding him back, it's holding you back from appreciating what a talent he is.

Believe me, im aware of his talent, but his attitude on the pitch isn't doing him any favours.

I reckon it's doing him a lot of favours, it helps the referee to make the correct decision and give United free kicks, and it usually makes his opponents more careful when they're tackling him because they don't want to get booked.

ResurrectionRooney wrote:

JMB_94 wrote:

ResurrectionRooney wrote:

JMB_94 wrote:

ResurrectionRooney wrote:

How does it hold him back? All it does is give people like you an excuse to criticise him and say you 'hate' him.

Because it gives him a bad reputation. I bet he would've been nomitnated for the PFA award if it wasn't for his diving and over acting.

I'm sure, in the grand scheme of things, when he sits at home polishing his 2 Premier League winners medals and his Champions League winners medal, he won't mind that he hasn't been nominated for an award that was won by a man with 12 League appearances not too long ago. He could still win the Barclays Player of the Season and Football Writers' Player of the Season awards, and he will win more Premier League and probably Champions League medals in his career. His diving isn't holding him back, it's holding you back from appreciating what a talent he is.

Believe me, im aware of his talent, but his attitude on the pitch isn't doing him any favours.

I reckon it's doing him a lot of favours, it helps the referee to make the correct decision and give United free kicks, and it usually makes his opponents more careful when they're tackling him because they don't want to get booked.

Sometimes when a player dives it's a foul anyway....but had the player not dived the ref wouldn't have given it. I don't really approve of it but if officials aren't good enough to give the right decisions then the players need to help them out....

It's different to the kind of dive where nothing has happened to you and you're trying to get a decision you don't deserve.

You just described overacting, not diving.

Some people think of it as diving though.

Equal punishments for all teams no matter how big or small....

JMB_94 wrote:

menalawyerguy wrote:

ahlycotc wrote:

Schnix wrote:diving should be immediate red, not yellow

No. It would be too controversial because not all incidents are clear dives. Then you would have referees sending people off for a clear foul. Also I personally distinguish between a dive and exaggerating contact. I don't see the latter as punishable by a card.

Something has to be done about diving and simulating though. It's a fucking abomination. I honestly think the prevelance of it is one thing that turns Americans off to soccer. If they could weed it out, I think soccer would be more popular in the states. They should committees reviewing each game and retroactively giving yellow cards for incidents of diving and simulating that were missed by the ref. If somebody goes down and acts mortally wounded and the replay shows that they were never even touched, retroactive red and three game suspension. It's disgraceful.

Good shout Mena. A reviewing committee would be a good idea. Although a three game suspension for diving seems a bit harsh.

It wouldn't be for all dives. Only excessive injury faking when replays show the guy was not touched in anyway. Like Rivaldo going down like he just got shot in the face with a rubber bullet, when in the fact the ball lightly tapped him below the waste, red, three game suspension. This would be bad for Ronaldo though. I don't see how he would get more than 3 or 4 games in per season if they adopted my approach.

Gotta be some sort of goal-line technology