It seems too difficult to understand or apply consistently/accurately (cf answers to 'What is offside?' question, now closed).
Half the breakaway goals at the WC so far looked offside (Germany vs Costa Rica, e.g.) while others that were close but looked OK were flagged! If I'd been Iaquinta for Italy the other night, I'd have asked the ref to teach the linesman the rule! It's very hard to watch a line (even with mow lines to help) AND the moment the ball is kicked (maybe 50 yds away) by anyone.
Furthermore, this 'not interfering with play' add-on is subjective and open to interpretation and abuse, eh?
I also feel that there should be no offside from free-kicks (as from throw-ins), 'cos if the ref blows to say OK, then everyone must be in good position.
Finally, doesn't it mean a lack of goals? And cunning/cynical defence, moving up to make a striker LOOK offside when he receives the ball, while often he was not when the ball was passed!
So, what do you think?
2006-06-19
22:45:18
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