StevO Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 http://www.evertonfc.com/news/goodbye-to-t...elebration.html A report in the Daily Mail (Wednesday, February 14) details proposed changes from FIFA relating to goal celebrations. According to the article: "FIFA are to take a tougher line with goal celebrations from next season. "No more will we see players racing to a perimeter wall to take the fans' salute. In fact, games could become submerged in a sea of red and yellow, with referees told to punish anything they consider provocative. In fact, any celebration in front of opposition fans could end up being outlawed." Although there are no quotes attributed to the article, it goes on to point out that FIFA believe more stringent monitoring of goal celebrations is required in order to ensure players do not antagonise opposition fans. And so cupping your ear to taunt rival fans or placing a finger to the lips is now set to lead to punishment. As will, according to the report, Jurgen Klinsmann-style dives and, of most relevance to Evertonians, celebrations involving the corner flag. Tim Cahill was sent-off at Manchester City after netting his first goal for Everton for putting his shirt on his head. That celebration has been replaced by his punch-bag re-enactment at the corner flag - and it has been well-received by fans. But does it incite anger from opposition supporters? According to the Daily Mail, FIFA believe it would. And, as a result, Tim would be in line for a caution under the stricter rules being considered for the 2007/08 season. Players will also be punished if they display an undershirt that incorporates a manufacturer's logo, while self-penned slogans are also banned. FIFA's guidelines will be passed on to the individual leagues - with the governing bodies and not the referees determining the punishment that should be handed out. So what do you think is justifiable? Which celebrations over-step the mark and which are just a bit of harmless fun? What could cause trouble if acted out in front of opposition supporters? Give us your feedback - and let us know if you think new rules which could stamp out idiosyncratic celebrations would be beneficial to the game and your enjoyment of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldfishMemory Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Wankers, but lets be honest FIFA have already ruined the game its just gona progressivly die in future years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny the Blue Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 This is getting ridiculouse!! It seems like players cant do anythin anymore. These rules are ruining the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkey1 Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Celebrations are part of the game before you know it they will be giving out cards for smiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Daily Mail=Bollocks....believe it when I see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevO Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 i hope your right Mike, if this comes off then its an absolute joke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlue Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 "referees told to punish anything they consider provocative" If it is introduced expect as much inconsistancy as is seen with handball. It all depends on the opinion of the referee in charge which obviously differs from other referees and can even change on the mood of the referee. We need black and white rules with no grey areas so if they do introduce it, it'll only add to the controversial decisions already happening in the game. Also, I find some of the referees tend to provoke the opposition fans more than players, are they going to introduce a scheme where referees will get punished? I very much doubt it, let them continue doing what they like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 This article says it all for me http://www.teamtalk.com/football/story/0,1...1916439,00.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny the Blue Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I think the last sentence of that sums it up perfectly. Maybe fans shouldnt celebrate incase the opposition fans are offended!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaron Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 WTF? this is going to kill football. if i was a player i'd try and be a smartass and not celebrate and bring out a little banner thing saying "happy now fifa?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 Makes things very sterile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluetrip Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 How many fans have actually been injured as a result of a goal celebration? Very few if any I bet. The sad part is the wankers who implement these changes are fat overpaid bureaucrats who have never played the game and are answerable to no one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 what a load of bollocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 I don't see anything wrong with the way it is now. If it is disrespectful the ref should give a card but that is the extend of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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