Are goalkeepers too much of an obstacle when trying to score? Is the offside rule killing any possible attacking action?
An article written by Tom Elliot which appeared in this morning’s Herald Sun suggests that this is the case in football. With weak players, conspiracy-crazed fans and oppressive rules choking the sport right now:
“Soccer has a couple of other major deficiencies. First is its scoring, or lack of it,” claims Elliot
“If soccer provided better entertainment, spectators might devote more of their attention to what’s happening on the pitch.
Statements such as “another big issue soccer fans have is an alleged vendetta by the so-called AFL-mad Herald Sun against their sport. What nonsense,” were just some of the highlights to come from the extensive opinion coloumn.
In a swift response, Australian fans took to Twitter to offer their own ideas on ways in which the world game could be made entertaining for Elliot and the other everyday viewers:
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. @TomElliott3AW Mate, class points on bigger goals, no goalkeepers, no offsides. But have you ever thought of adding a point for missing?
— Hyundai A-League (@ALeague) February 12, 2016
Six points awarded for a goal. One for hitting the post. One for an own goal @Outside90 #LetsChangeSoccer
— KickScribe (@KickScribe) February 12, 2016
22 players enter the pitch, only 1 player is allowed to leave – hunger games style. #LetsChangeSoccer
— Jason (@_jasonjames) February 12, 2016
@Outside90 multiball. Whilst Matt Simon rolls around collecting elbows Carrusca caresses another ball in the net. All 4 stands entertained
— Kosta Jaric (@outragency) February 11, 2016
@Outside90 All players must wear white and matches are played over 5 days, swapping from attack to defence every 10 goals. #LetsChangeSoccer
— adepotato (@reggie_lallana) February 12, 2016
Replace touchline & corner flags with ropes and turnbuckles #letschangesoccer
— Dan (@sciclunatic09) February 12, 2016
#LetsChangeSoccer when the ball goes in the air, you can punch it away in your own half.
— Expand the A-League (@ExpandALeague) February 12, 2016
When a goalkeeper scores in general play, freekick or PK, goal is x2. When it's scored from a goal kick, goal is 3x. #LetsChangeSoccer
— William Caldwell (@Will_Caldwell10) February 12, 2016
#LetsChangeSoccer all throw-ins to be taken by the ref
— Gosep Jombau (@JosepGombau) February 12, 2016
Goalkeepers can use hands in both penalty boxes #letschangesoccer
— Jason (@pushiepedlar) February 12, 2016
.@TomElliott3AW All we need to do now is get rid of the goalkeeper. pic.twitter.com/UJhHhOZupT
— David Manuca (@davidmanuca) February 11, 2016
#letschangesoccer Pitch invasion the next time ben williams makes a bad call.
— Tribuna West Sydney (@GoyitoLedesma) February 12, 2016
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