Question of the Week: What are some rule changes that would improve the game?

[Sevillista]

I'm not 100% joking, actually. And please, you watch Portuguese games as much as I do. I always get the feeling that sometimes, if the referee wasn't there, the result would either be the same or better! Now 6 of them? It's just a goddamn mess.

And let Pepe run rampant around the field? I don't think so.

 

[ShiftyPowers]

You talk about Pepe like he's wheeled onto the pitch like Hannibal Lector.

 

[Sevillista]

You talk about Pepe like he's wheeled onto the pitch like Hannibal Lector.

I would never compare Pepe to anybody that clever.

 

[virtual_razvan]

Video replays all the way. Enough with payed referees!

 

[Back Door Skip]

I would imagine there would be all out brawls on any rivalry and derby without refs... but then again, maybe they are like fuel on a fire.

 

[ShiftyPowers]

I don't think the players care nearly as much as the fans.

 

[RobbieD_PL]

Then in that case you might as well get rid of security too in the stands and see what happens...

I didn't mean more substititions allowed, just that you're given a bigger bench, so to speak. Still make 3 subs, but you have 11 players to choose from.

They already have a mandatory roster of 23 for the finals of international tournaments. Do you mean to expand the subs list to 11 for intl friendlies and/or club matches too?

Instead of technology assuring everything, I'd like to see a simple rule whereby blatantly incorrect calls by refs can be appealed post match by the injured team. Putting egg on the refs' face would make them either atleast reconsider or consult with other officials before they would make a binding decision.

 

[Mandieta6]

Yes, 11 subs for everything.

 

[1966+2006]

I would like to see more subs implemented, as well. If the score is 5-0 after 70 minutes, the manager might be more inclined to include youngsters, who would normally not make the bench. Though there shouldn't be more than 3 subs made.

I would also like to see more action after video replays have been observed for dives (ban) and dangerous tackles. I also really hate the rule in the PL where a player doesn't face action for misconduct when he's been booked for the action.

EDIT: Great Thread Idea Mandieta6, just noticed it.

 

[ShiftyPowers]

I actually think a deeper sub bench hurts the lesser teams who can't afford the depth of a Chelsea or Barcelona or whatever. It could also hurt youth player development if all your best youngsters are sitting on the bench for the big club week after week instead of playing for the Reserves.

 

[Pogba4Now]

I agree and it would be frustrating that they won't play most of the time. They will only get to play in rare occasions when the team is leading by far. 11 subs would mean 75% of the players will just be sitting for the whole game. 7 is perfect IMO.