Could the new points system in Scotland take off

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NooBHA

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• Jul 18, 2016

• #1

The new format to the old League Cup as it was is thus

Groups of 5 teams play each other once. Every match has 3 points up for grabs. If there is a winner after 90 minutes the winner takes all 3 points.

If there is a draw they get 1 point each but then they have a penalty shoot out to see who takes the extra point.

I can't see that it would take off in the league because midweek matches there are often travel time constraints for away fans but it could be a good format for World Cups and European Championships

Any thoughts ?

 

Blue Valkyrie

Not seen such Bravery!

Sep 1, 2012

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Valhalla

• Jul 18, 2016

• #2

Sounds like the same points system proposed for the re-vamped EFL Trophy.

I quite like it for cup mini-leagues.

 

Simster

"the man's an arse"

Jul 7, 2003

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Surrey

• Jul 18, 2016

• #3

If this was thought up by the Americans, people would be pissing themselves laughing. And rightly so, it's a sh1t idea. The beauty of football is in its low scoring scoring system - a brave, back to the wall, earnt draw is exactly that - spoils shared. Equally, if you control possession but can't stick it in the onion bag, tough tits, you don't win. No gimmicky bollox please.

 

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Hampster Gull

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• Jul 18, 2016

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Mad jocks

 

Mackenzie

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• Jul 18, 2016

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fat old seagull

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• Jul 18, 2016

• #6

NooBHA said:

The new format to the old League Cup as it was is thus

Groups of 5 teams play each other once. Every match has 3 points up for grabs. If there is a winner after 90 minutes the winner takes all 3 points.

If there is a draw they get 1 point each but then they have a penalty shoot out to see who takes the extra point.

I can't see that it would take off in the league because midweek matches there are often travel time constraints for away fans but it could be a good format for World Cups and European Championships

Any thoughts ?

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On the upside, it might prevent people streaming out before the game is finished. Especially if fans, who like me, love to watch Penalty Shoot outs.

 

fat old seagull

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• Jul 18, 2016

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My Mrs has just said "well, he looks better than Andy Murray"

 

studio150

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Jul 30, 2011

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On the Border

• Jul 18, 2016

• #8

Why not have 2 points for each goal scored, 1 point for each corner awarded, and deduct 3 points for each sendng off, 2 for each booking and 1 point for each foul. That way anyone could still be relegated or promoted in the final league game of the season.

The move to 3 points for a win was enough no more alterations are required,

 

supaseagull

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Feb 19, 2004

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The United Kingdom of Mile Oak

• Jul 19, 2016

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Would make games more defensive and therefore boring. I remember how dull games would become before they introduced the 3 point for a game in the late 70s/early 80s and all it would do is encourage weaker teams to shut up shop more so than they would do normally.


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BensGrandad

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• Jul 19, 2016

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The only points change I would say is to give a bonus point in the league for any team scoring 4 goals 2 points for 6 goals 3 for 8 goals and so forth adding apoint per 2 goals. Cup ties should all be straight 1 game and knock out with extra time and penalties.

 

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ringmerseagulltoo

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• Jul 19, 2016

• #11

I would prefer 1 point each for a goalless draw, 2 points each for a score draw 5 points for a win. The absolute minimum use of penalties to award points please.