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RE: Do we need offsides in soccer?
Interesting idea, but I think it would actually remove the flow of the game as the match would be reduced to kick and run.
What I would like to see however is a little more common sense applied, especially to people slightly in an offside position but not affecting play. This has already supposed to have been implemented but as usual, there seems to be no consistency in its application.
Of course, it could be said that some teams only play kick and run anyway so for them there would probably be very little difference!
It would change the dynamic of how the game is played. Less emphasis on passing and more on getting it into the box. You wouldn't need to unlock a defense as you could by pass it. It would be a different game alright.
To be fair a lot less whistling and some consistency across matched would go a long way to improving the game and making it more watchable. That and referees not taking shit from the players anymore. Simple things that would improve the game immensely.