Cancel the Offside rule in Football (soccer)!

[homesick345]

I would loose the whole offside concept - except in the penalty box.

I mean what's the f*** point? lessen goals in a game? thanks!

Make offside LEGAL, except in the goal zone. THat would lead to more goals, more one-on-one with goalies, more spectacle. I HATE this rule, it sure contributed to so many football matches being boring.

Not to mention that MANY offside calls are wrong & misjudged.


I mean why be afraid that an attacker grabs the ball & runs towards the goal? isn't that the point in the 1st place? why ban the adrenaline rush?

[jjkrause84]

More goals would mean goals are less exciting, no?

[trev333]

in the same sense....take the gloves away from baseballers,,,, and you'd see more runs scored...less easy catch outs...

raise the hoop in Basket Ball because players are getting taller....another.

every game could have adjustments made to make scoring "different"....... if that was the measure of a good game..

there are different reasons to watch a sporting contest than for scoring totals alone...

[adeiderich]

Absolutely not. That would just cause defenders to sit back and not push up which takes away the game from the middle of the field. Also, the break away goal (which you like so much) is created when the defenders are pushed up the field.

On the other hand. At least you're thinking about ways to score

[hekawi]

when my son played at age 5 (many years ago) off-sides was not enforced in their league, so teams stationed a couple of players just outside the defenders goal box waiting for a pass. didn't like the concept of "camping out", but it was within the rules of the league.

if you want a bunch of scoring, make the goal slightly smaller and take away goalkeepers. then you've got basketball with feet.

[homesick345]

I don't want a bunch of scoring, but make the offside rule sensible, instead of it being senseless. Like if you are within 2-4 feets of a defendent, you cannot be offside. I don't want players camping in front of the goalie, but if they are within a close range of 2-3 defendants, why call an offside? that's FAIR and SQUARE... What am I gaining if the referee is helping a whole team of defendants stop an attacker, because he inched out at the pass moment? come on!! what kind of a "rule" is that?

ALSO, the offisde is called in the most stupid ways. & in every game many calls are plain wrong.

[Ryan0594]

Not a good idea - without the offside rule the advantage is completely abused. Three players can wait by the goalie, bet a ball from down the pitch and EASILY out do the goalie, not 1 on 1, 3 on 1.

[jkingma]

The offside rule may be a bit confusing to some and hard to apply fairly all the time (officials are only human) but it is a very important part of the game for good reason. It would be a huge mistake to eliminate it.

[Vladimir]

Judging by the Croatia-Spain match, I thought they were canceled.

[homesick345]

If ONE single player has no immediate support from team-mates, & is within minimal distance (say 5 feet) from at least 2 defenders, no offside should be called. Because if offside is called in that case, you are really playing "INCH-OUT". For those of you who were around in the late 70s, early 80s, the offside rule was so abused by teams (like the belgian national team), that it practically killed football.

By the way, & for all the i'm sure well-meaning friends here, I was there watching live on TV brazil-italy in 1970, in Mexico world cup. So go easy on the lecturing about football, ok?

[jkingma]

[Capel]

Originally Posted by homesick345

For those of you who were around in the late 70s, early 80s, the offside rule was so abused by teams (like the belgian national team), that it practically killed football....

Bah humbug.... as a former defender & current keeper the offside rule is awesome, & a good defence that can run a tight offside trap is an artform!!
Any striker that can't wait until after the ball is kicked before running doesnt deserve to play anyhow!

[notdave]

Originally Posted by homesick345

By the way, & for all the i'm sure well-meaning friends here, I was there watching live on TV brazil-italy in 1970, in Mexico world cup. So go easy on the lecturing about football, ok?

How could we dare argue with such real world expertise? Football isn't all about goal-scoring. If you think it is you've kinda missed the point.

...and it's 'defenders' BTW, not 'defendants', we're on pitch not in court

[Ricky D.]

It's fine the way it is. It's the most popular game in the world. Why change?

[BradKM]

Bah humbug.... as a former defender & current keeper the offside rule is awesome, & a good defence that can run a tight offside trap is an artform!!
Any striker that can't wait until after the ball is kicked before running doesnt deserve to play anyhow!

Yes!

[homesick345]

Originally Posted by notdave

How could we dare argue with such real world expertise? Football isn't all about goal-scoring. If you think it is you've kinda missed the point.

...and it's 'defenders' BTW, not 'defendants', we're on pitch not in court

Yeah yeah ok fine. It's all about spelling. I am not a world expert, by the way. Whatever. It's not about scoring, but rules can be improved.

English is my third language, so make the conversation constructive instead of picking on such things.

I proposed a couple of ideas to reduce some of the offside rule negative sides, thats it, now sue me....

[homesick345]

Originally Posted by BradKM

Yes!

No. Defense is nice when done right, the art form is the creativity in creating scoring chances. This is my opinion.

[BradKM]

the art form is the creativity in creating scoring chances

I agree with that point, but removing the offside rule weakens that art. Instead of skillfully advancing down the field or executing strategic charges, without the penalty the game often devolves into a "lob it downfield and hope for a quick shot".

[holndav]

Even though the calls can be missed by officials and frustrating offsides keeps the game fair.

Pause the video at the 46 second mark then watch as Ronaldo completely beats the defense legally staying onside.



FWIW, I am not a Portugal fan nor necessarily a Ronaldo fan however I saw this game and was very impressed at the proper technique of an offensive player beating offsides.

David

[jkingma]

Originally Posted by homesick345

I proposed a couple of ideas to reduce some of the offside rule negative sides, thats it, now sue me....

Actually your ideas increase the negatives.