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South Wales Guardian
30-04-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Third of football fans want instant red cards for divers
Other rules fans would like to see include salary caps, 3pm televised kick-offs and a stop clock to accurately track injury time, according to the poll of 2,000 footie followers. One in 10 opted for a hint of nostalgia by suggesting the return of the Golden Goal rule to decide games, with other fun suggestions including 'kick-ins' to replace throw-ins, and no offsides. The research was commissioned by OLBG, which has also created its own live poll to find out which rules fans want changed the most. Jake Ashton, football betting expert at the brand, said: "Football gets fans going and people spend lots of time and money following their favourite team. 'With the rules often evolving, it's great to see what fans would want introduced if they were given the opportunity to take charge. 'While we know lots on the list will never come to pass, there is definitely a case for some of them." The research went on to reveal a quarter of those who had an opinion on the number of subs allowed in a game, want this changed back to a maximum of three. Other things fans want reduced are the number of games available to watch (25 per cent). Of these who said their screens are saturated with too much football, 40 per cent put the Europa Conference League as their top choice to chop. When it comes to getting to games, a quarter (26 per cent) of those who watch football admit to never going to watch a match in person. With three quarters (75 per cent) preferring to watch on TV. TV isn't just popular for watching games, it also ranks first for getting footie fans their news (69 per cent), with online articles (53 per cent) and social media (44 per cent) completing the top trio. Sitting in top spot in the table of fans favourite competitions is the Premier League with almost half (49 per cent) agreeing. And 'goals' scored highest (66 per cent) on the list of things they love about watching or listening to the game. Just as well, with the top players voted being Mo Salah (23 per cent), Lionel Messi (22 per cent) and Harry Kane (22 per cent) according to the data. There doesn't seem to be any need to inject more fun into football, with 52 per cent of fans not backing the suggestion of introducing NFL-style halftime shows into matches. With seven in 10 (71 per cent) agreeing the game should get back to its roots, as it's become too commercialised. Jake Ashton for OLBG added: 'Whether fans can get to the grounds or choose to watch football on TV, its important they always get a good experience. 'With a large portion of those who love the game agreeing it would be better sticking more to its roots, it shows the sport doesn't always need these over complicated rule changes. 'This is something rule makers should keep in mind – sometimes less is more.'
North Wales Live
25-04-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Live
Football fans share top 20 ideas on improving the game
Football fans have revealed the changes they would make to improve the sport if given the chance, and the suggestions range from nostalgic rule revivals to radical new ideas. While many are calling for traditional 3pm kick-offs to be broadcast on TV, some argue there's already too much football on our screens – with one divisive proposal suggesting the Europa Conference League should be scrapped from television schedules entirely. The research, commissioned by OLBG, also uncovered more practical suggestions. Introducing salary caps and a stop clock to better track injury time are among the ideas gaining widespread support. Replacing throw-ins with "kick-ins" or even getting rid of the offside rule altogether was also proposed. As the rules of football have evolved over the decades, certain fans would like to see outdated traditions make a return, such as the Golden Goal which one in 10 believe should be brought back. Additionally, while current rules allow up to five substitutes per match, one in four fans believe this should be reduced back to three. Jake Ashton, a football betting expert at OLBG, commented on the findings, saying: "Football gets fans going and people spend lots of time and money following their favourite team. "With the rules often evolving, it's great to see what fans would want introduced if they were given the opportunity to take charge. While we know lots on the list will never come to pass, there is definitely a case for some of them." The survey of 2,000 football fans also revealed some interesting insights into how people engage with the modern game. A quarter admit they've never attended a live match, while three-quarters prefer watching on TV. Television not only remains fans' favourite way to follow matches but according to the survey it is also the leading source of football news, followed by online articles and social media. Despite technological advancements aimed at enhancing the viewing experience, many fans feel the sport doesn't need extra entertainment bolted on. Over half are against ideas like introducing NFL-style halftime shows to football. Meanwhile, seven in 10 fans believe the game has become overly commercialised and would prefer it to reflect its more traditional roots. Jake Ashton added: 'Whether fans can get to the grounds or choose to watch football on TV, its important they always get a good experience. 'With a large portion of those who love the game agreeing it would be better sticking more to its roots, it shows the sport doesn't always need these over complicated rule changes. This is something rule makers should keep in mind – sometimes less is more.' TOP 20 RULES FANS WOULD LIKE TO SEE IMPLEMENTED IN FOOTBALL: Salary cap on players 3pm kick-offs televised A stop clock to make sure injury time is accurate Red card to anyone who dives Stricter spending cap on clubs Referees have to wear microphones Change the rules around handball to make it simpler No more VAR Introduce sin bins Give penalties against teams who argue with the referee Get rid of transfer windows and let players move whenever they want The player fouled must take the penalty Bonus points if team scores 4 or more goals in a game Make it so clubs have to include a certain number of youth players in their starting line up Bring back golden goal Allow people to drink alcohol in the stands No offsides Unlimited subs Allow kick-ins instead of throw-ins
Wales Online
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Football fans share top 20 ideas on improving the game
Football fans share top 20 ideas on improving the game A new survey has revealed the top 20 changes football fans would make to them game if they were in charge Fans share the top 20 rules they would implement if they were in charge (Image: Getty Images ) Football fans have revealed the changes they would make to improve the sport if given the chance, and the suggestions range from nostalgic rule revivals to radical new ideas. While many are calling for traditional 3pm kick-offs to be broadcast on TV, some argue there's already too much football on our screens – with one divisive proposal suggesting the Europa Conference League should be scrapped from television schedules entirely. The research, commissioned by OLBG, also uncovered more practical suggestions. Introducing salary caps and a stop clock to better track injury time are among the ideas gaining widespread support. Replacing throw-ins with "kick-ins" or even getting rid of the offside rule altogether was also proposed. Many fans enjoy watching the game at home (Image: Getty Images ) Article continues below As the rules of football have evolved over the decades, certain fans would like to see outdated traditions make a return, such as the Golden Goal which one in 10 believe should be brought back. Additionally, while current rules allow up to five substitutes per match, one in four fans believe this should be reduced back to three. Jake Ashton, a football betting expert at OLBG, commented on the findings, saying: "Football gets fans going and people spend lots of time and money following their favourite team. "With the rules often evolving, it's great to see what fans would want introduced if they were given the opportunity to take charge. While we know lots on the list will never come to pass, there is definitely a case for some of them." The survey of 2,000 football fans also revealed some interesting insights into how people engage with the modern game. A quarter admit they've never attended a live match, while three-quarters prefer watching on TV. Television not only remains fans' favourite way to follow matches but according to the survey it is also the leading source of football news, followed by online articles and social media. Despite technological advancements aimed at enhancing the viewing experience, many fans feel the sport doesn't need extra entertainment bolted on. Over half are against ideas like introducing NFL-style halftime shows to football. Meanwhile, seven in 10 fans believe the game has become overly commercialised and would prefer it to reflect its more traditional roots. Jake Ashton added: 'Whether fans can get to the grounds or choose to watch football on TV, its important they always get a good experience. Article continues below 'With a large portion of those who love the game agreeing it would be better sticking more to its roots, it shows the sport doesn't always need these over complicated rule changes. This is something rule makers should keep in mind – sometimes less is more.' TOP 20 RULES FANS WOULD LIKE TO SEE IMPLEMENTED IN FOOTBALL:
Daily Mirror
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Football enthusiasts propose rule revamps such as adding in 'kick-ins' and introducing salary caps
Football fans have shared their thoughts on the changes they would make to the game if given the chance, and some of the suggestions might surprise you. While many fans advocate for 3pm kick-offs to be broadcast on TV, others argue that football is already oversaturated on screens and suggest scrap broadcasting the Europa Conference League on TV. And while football's rules have evolved over time, one in ten fans would like to bring back the Golden Goal rule, which sees the game ends as soon as a goal is scored in extra time. Other creative ideas include replacing throw-ins with "kick-ins" and completely abolishing the offside rule. Research commissioned by OLBG also revealed other popular suggestions, such as introducing salary caps as well as a stop clock, to ensure more accurate tracking of injury time. In addition, while current rules allow for a maximum of five substitutes per game, one in four fans say they want the allowance reduced back to three. Jake Ashton, a football betting expert at OLBG, commented: " Football gets fans going and people spend lots of time and money following their favourite team. With the rules often evolving, it's great to see what fans would want introduced if they were given the opportunity to take charge. 'While we know lots on the list will never come to pass, there is definitely a case for some of them." The poll of 2,000 football fans also found that a quarter of viewers admit they've never attended a match in person, with three-quarters preferring to watch games on TV. While TV remains the most popular way for fans to catch matches, it is also the top source for fans to get news updates about games and players, followed by online articles and social media. Furthermore, many fans feel there's no need to inject additional entertainment into the sport. Over half (52%) oppose the suggestion of introducing NFL-style halftime shows into football matches. Seven in 10 agree that the game has become too commercialised and believe it should return to its roots. Jake Ashton added: 'Whether fans can get to the grounds or choose to watch football on TV, its important they always get a good experience. 'With a large portion of those who love the game agreeing it would be better sticking more to its roots, it shows the sport doesn't always need these over complicated rule changes. This is something rule makers should keep in mind – sometimes less is more.' TOP 20 RULES FANS WOULD LIKE TO SEE IMPLEMENTED IN FOOTBALL:
Scottish Sun
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Red cards for diving, no more throw-ins and an end to 3pm blackout – top 20 things football fans want to see revealed
Scroll down to see the full list RULE CHANGE Red cards for diving, no more throw-ins and an end to 3pm blackout – top 20 things football fans want to see revealed FANS have revealed their top 20 things that they would like to see implemented in football. This includes having diving players being instantly slapped with a red card and imposing salary caps. Advertisement 4 Some fans want VAR binned Credit: Rex 4 Others want to see red cards for diving Credit: Reuters The research was done via a poll that was taken by 2,000 football supporters. Some even demanded that 3pm matches be televised, which would end the traditional blackout. While others wanted a stop clock to be implemented so that injury time could be accurately tracked. One in 10 opted for a hint of nostalgia by suggesting the return of the Golden Goal rule to decide games, with other fun suggestions including 'kick-ins' to replace throw-ins, and no offsides. Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL GROUND DESIGNS Three-time English title winners to construct one of UK's biggest stadiums The research was commissioned by OLBG which has also created its own live poll to find out which rules fans want changed the most. Jake Ashton, football betting expert at the brand, said: "Football gets fans going and people spend lots of time and money following their favourite team. 'With the rules often evolving, it's great to see what fans would want introduced if they were given the opportunity to take charge. 'While we know lots on the list will never come to pass, there is definitely a case for some of them." Advertisement JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS The research went on to reveal a quarter of those who had an opinion on the number of subs allowed in a game, want this changed back to a maximum of three. Other things fans want reduced are the number of games available to watch (25 per cent). Liverpool fans work out where guard of honour could be with Steven Gerrard humiliation in line to be avenged a decade on 4 Fans have voted against an NFL-style half-time show in football Credit: Getty Advertisement 4 The majority of fans prefer to watch football from home Credit: Getty Of these who said their screens are saturated with too much football, 40 per cent put the Europa Conference League as their top choice to chop. When it comes to getting to games, a quarter (26 per cent) of those who watch football admit to never going to watch a match in person. Three-quarters (75 per cent) prefer to watch their football on TV. Advertisement TV isn't just popular for watching games, it also ranks first for getting footie fans their news (69 per cent), with online articles (53 per cent) and social media (44 per cent) completing the top trio. Sitting in top spot in the table of fans favourite competitions is the Premier League with almost half (49 per cent) agreeing. And 'goals' scored highest (66 per cent) on the list of things they love about watching or listening to the game. Just as well, with the top players voted being Mo Salah (23 per cent), Lionel Messi (22 per cent) and Harry Kane (22 per cent) according to the data. Advertisement There doesn't seem to be any need to inject more fun into football, with 52 per cent of fans not backing the suggestion of introducing NFL-style halftime shows into matches. With seven in 10 (71 per cent) agreeing the game should get back to its roots, as it's become too commercialised. Ashton added: 'Whether fans can get to the grounds or choose to watch football on TV, its important they always get a good experience. 'With a large portion of those who love the game agreeing it would be better sticking more to its roots, it shows the sport doesn't always need these over-complicated rule changes. Advertisement 'This is something rule makers should keep in mind – sometimes less is more.'
