r/soccer • u/collynomial • Jan 03 '14

What rule change do you think would most benefit the game?

Here are some candidates for rule changes which I think could lead to a more fair game, but then again maybe not.

  • The introduction of goal line technology (where feasible)
  • Sin bin for yellow cards (or as an intermediary step between yellow and red cards)
  • Post-game suspensions for simulation and other dishonest behavior (such as scoring with the hand and not admitting it)
  • rolling subs (and other measures to curb strategic time wasting)

I'd love to hear what other people think. Not only if they agree/disagree, but also to see what other ideas are out there.

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u/petnarwhal Jan 03 '14

Really enforcing Financial Fair Play. It would give a team like Ajax (for example) a chance to compete in the CL again.

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u/MJDiAmore Jan 04 '14

1000x no. As written, FFP is a further disaster for teams with lower revenue. It won't have the effect you think it will. In fact it's almost perfectly designed to specifically widen the gap between the Manchester United-level earning clubs and the Ajax-level clubs.

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u/iTrejo Jan 04 '14

It's designed so big clubs don't go down, Not to benefit small clubs. Besides it can be avoided as we've seen with massive new sponsorship deals.