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Charlton to play without touchlines

Henry Irving
Henry Irving Posts: 85,219
in General Charlton
In a new tactic to encourage passing, free flowing football league one side Charlton Athletic have received permission from the FA and UEFA to play home games without touchlines in the 2022/23 season.

Addicks boss Ben Garner said "We think touchlines and incessant throw-ins slow the game down and reduce the skill level. It's called "football" not "throw ball".

An UEFA spokesperson said that they were always looking at ways to improve the game and would watch this experiment closely.

A photo of the new style Valley pitch is seen here being readied for the new season.


Comments

  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,763
    edited July 2022
    No touchlines..?

    Memories of playing with mates at school...

    One lad hoofing the ball without a second thought, everyone chasing the ball off to the left most pitch (interrupting younger kids games in the process) and it would take 15 minutes for it to come back towards the goalmouth.
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,376
    Perhaps we’re widening the pitch to support our new passing style?…
  • bertpalmer
    bertpalmer Posts: 1,774
    more cutbacks!!
  • charlton4ever
    charlton4ever Posts: 1,716
    edited July 2022
    Get rid of those wooden goal things and use  jumpers/cardigans instead. Ref can then give a goal if it sort of looks like it's inbetween them. Should lead to higher scoring games.
  • Ducktapeshoerepairs
    Ducktapeshoerepairs Posts: 970
    Henry Irving said:
    In a new tactic to encourage passing, free flowing football league one side Charlton Athletic have received permission from the FA and UEFA to play home games without touchlines in the 2022/23 season.

    Addicks boss Ben Garner said "We think touchlines and incessant throw-ins slow the game down and reduce the skill level. It's called "football" not "throw ball".

    An UEFA spokesperson said that they were always looking at ways to improve the game and would watch this experiment closely.

    A photo of the new style Valley pitch is seen here being readied for the new season.


    Why would anyone bother making this up ? Proper weird. Go out and enjoy the sunshine 🌞  
  • No.1 in South London
    No.1 in South London Posts: 3,960
    Surprised that the article failed to include information on the new perspex upper tier of the Jimmy Seed Stand 
  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,763
    Roland hasn't paid for the rest of the white paint yet according to a source online.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 69,842
    A shame Famewo wasn't still here. When he hoofed the ball into the Curbs stand, he could climb up into the stand and kick the ball back into play
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,219
    No.1 in South London said:
    Surprised that the article failed to include information on the new perspex upper tier of the Jimmy Seed Stand 
    Being kept hush hush like the electronic advertising boards and green penalty spots
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,350
    So the only lines will be in the North Upper bogs?
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  • man_at_milletts
    man_at_milletts Posts: 5,620
    soapy_jones said:
    So the only lines will be in the North Upper bogs?

    Yes, but you won't be able to see them for the smoke.

  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,418
    Callumcafc said:
    Roland hasn't paid for the rest of the white paint yet according to a source on lines.
    Sorted that for you 😉
  • sam3110
    sam3110 Posts: 21,258
    Nice to see all the Hummel sponsor boards are still up too
  • jonseventyfive
    jonseventyfive Posts: 3,353
    Did Robbie Fowler visit?
  • CAFCsayer
    CAFCsayer Posts: 10,223
    Wish we could have had this in Lloyd Sam's day
  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,845
    T_C_E said:
    Callumcafc said:
    Roland hasn't paid for the rest of the white paint yet according to a source on lines.
    Snorted that for you 😉
    Steady!
  • AddicksAddict
    AddicksAddict Posts: 15,781
    Henry Irving said:
    In a new tactic to encourage passing, free flowing football league one side Charlton Athletic have received permission from the FA and UEFA to play home games without touchlines in the 2022/23 season.

    Addicks boss Ben Garner said "We think touchlines and incessant throw-ins slow the game down and reduce the skill level. It's called "football" not "throw ball".

    An UEFA spokesperson said that they were always looking at ways to improve the game and would watch this experiment closely.

    A photo of the new style Valley pitch is seen here being readied for the new season.


    I like the Charlton goal up against The Covered End. As it’s off the pitch, the ball will be out of play for a goal kick before it can enter the net, ergo we can never concede. Result!
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 28,616
    Just getting ready for when Michael Gove attends the QPR game.
  • cafcfan
    cafcfan Posts: 11,198
    Henry Irving said:
    No.1 in South London said:
    Surprised that the article failed to include information on the new perspex upper tier of the Jimmy Seed Stand 
    Being kept hush hush like the electronic advertising boards and green penalty spots
    Glad it was you that spilt the beans on the advertising boards and not me. I was sworn to secrecy.

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