No wonder

If its so clear and esay to understand how did it get so badly screwed up. The rule as it originally stood was perfectly adequate. I stand by my original statement, run by idiots.

because the linesman made a balls up, like all officials do on occasion

How does the new rule differ from the old one.

I ant believe I didn't know about this.

I see Man City have now spent 155m this transfer window. Re-couped about 20m I think.

Football the new class system. Upper class and plebs required only.

The interpretation of the new rule is that 'if a player in an offside position makes an attempt to play the ball, for example if he is in the goalkeepers line of sight, even if he doesn't touch the ball he is deemed to be interfering with play' I am sure there are on e or two more intracacies but that appears to be the gist of it.
I still prefer, offside. Is offside, two defenders between the ball and goal line, simples.😆😆
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RedDave
Too true, try being a linesman for your son's football team and enjoy the subsequent abuse from the other team's parents who simply don't understand the rules! 😡

The more they try to "improve" the rules, the harder it becomes for the officials and they kop a load of flack from the media and fans. Who'd be a ref?

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RedDave
Too true, try being a linesman for your son's football team and enjoy the subsequent abuse from the other team's parents who simply don't understand the rules! 😡
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Yep 👍

Guys I ran junior football teams as manager/ref/linesman for many years and agree entirely with your sentiments. Very seldom was the grief from the opposing teams, it was nearly always the parents. Changing the rule s constantly helps no one and just causes confusion. 😡

Thought this thread was going to be all about Vidal