17 Dec 2016 17:53:25
looking at the league table tonite, the top six have all lost 2 or 3 games yet Chelsea are well clear due to just 1 draw.
I have long believed (since it went to 3 pts for a win) that risking a loss and going for the win should pay dividends, ie your drawing three matches with ten minutes to go and you keep going for it, win one, draw one, lose one, is a better return.
Rafa's near miss season was scuppered by by long unbeaten runs that included too many draws.
What's your thoughts reds and Ed's.

{Ed001's Note - agree completely mate.}

1.) 17 Dec 2016
17 Dec 2016 19:06:55
Cheers Ed's I fully understand it went from 2 to 3 pts to make a win more desirable, would 4 pts for a win shake the dinosaur managers (you know who they are) into playing more entertaining football, or do you or anyone else have any ideas for less bus parking and more end to end entertainment.
I know nothing about rugby league nor follow it but I Am aware from news items that points are awarded for attacking play, ie even if you lose you get league points for more than 3 trys or something, also bonus points for 5/ 6 trys if you win, does anyone think something similar could work in football?
Having said all that lfc are playing how punters want to see the game played, Just wish more teams would.

{Ed001's Note - it would end up all false like American sports and rugby, with ridiculously high scores.}

2.) 17 Dec 2016
17 Dec 2016 20:11:36
OK get your point but I did top 6 on this point system.
2point win
1point draw
Bonus point for 3 goals scored
Bonus point for 5 goals scored.
Table including today:-
CFC 37
Lfc 34
Afc 32
Mcfc 27
Thfc 27
MU 24
Just bored thinking too much waiting for Monday!

3.) 18 Dec 2016
17 Dec 2016 22:34:28
Rugby is a game where draws are unlikely due to the points system. The bonus point system is a good way of differentiating between teams. Drawing too many games is not a problem in football; bonus points just not needed.
What we do need to learn from Rugby is player respect for referees, post game citation for e. g. simulation, and sensible use of video tech.

4.) 18 Dec 2016
18 Dec 2016 09:08:54
Rugby is not the standard bearer for use of video refs! Unless you want foitball to stop every few minutes for 5-10 minutes at a time!

5.) 18 Dec 2016
18 Dec 2016 13:15:29
Lol Faithinwork I have yet to see a rugby game stop for 5-10 minutes every few minutes. You should be brought up on charges for that kind on slander.