FindernRam Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Has anybody timed the actual game time we have seen at Rams games? The 30 minute half thing has raised its head again after Burnley treated its fans to only 46 minutes of actual play. Initially I was against it after initially negative effects in American football, but I think if refs put a hard time limit on throw ins and free kicks before giving it to the other side it might work. Anybody? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, FindernRam said: Has anybody timed the actual game time we have seen at Rams games? The 30 minute half thing has raised its head again after Burnley treated its fans to only 46 minutes of actual play. Initially I was against it after initially negative effects in American football, but I think if refs put a hard time limit on throw ins and free kicks before giving it to the other side it might work. Anybody? It would be interesting to play a few trial games with it, just to see how long a game would be... because I'd guess a game would start lasting upwards of 2 hours at times. Would do away with feigning injury and time wasting though, which are two of the worst things in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thederbyram Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Quote Ball out clock stopping Try saying that after a few beers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal is a Ram Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, thederbyram said: Try saying that after a few beers! Might get away with it if you're a plumber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duracell Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 You only notice time-wasting because football is so fast-paced. It's part of the appeal. It's the most popular sport in the world. If ain't broke, don't fix it. There's a lot that's broken in football but the game itself isn't one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Should be 90 mins of actual play! - we pay enough to watch it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Probably more to do with the fact it was Burnley and West Brom playing. They are two of the most awful teams to watch I can think of, no surprise they vomited up a disgusting performance between them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannable Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, JuanFloEvraTheCocu'sNesta said: Probably more to do with the fact it was Burnley and West Brom playing. They are two of the most awful teams to watch I can think of, no surprise they vomited up a disgusting performance between them. I think the average is only 55 minutes of play anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossieram Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 1 minute ago, Sparkle said: Should be 90 mins of actual play! - we pay enough to watch it! So you're winning 2-1 and the 4th official holds the board up with 17 minutes of added time due mainly to the opposition waisting time, are you happy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I don't think referees are capable of policing it fairly. They struggle enough with present laws of the game. Leave it alone but referees should be challenged to punish offenders more consistently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EulogyForEvolution Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I'd like to see a trial. Maybe with international teams, because I don't give a toss about them. I do get sick of time wasting in games. Seeing players get stretchered off with oxygen and then sprinting back on 2 minutes later makes my blood boil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal is a Ram Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Boring cliche - but why not the rugby style, 40 minute half, clock stops when out of play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 6 minutes ago, ossieram said: So you're winning 2-1 and the 4th official holds the board up with 17 minutes of added time due mainly to the opposition waisting time, are you happy? Yes if it's the same every game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G STAR RAM Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 More drinking time? I'm all for it. Actually was thinking 2 halves of 15 minutes each would be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I don't want any silly armoured wankball ideas in the game, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoetheRam Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Thing is, the ball might not be in play, but the game is still active even when it's a throw or a corner etc. No different to when the goalkeeper has the ball in his hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 21 minutes ago, uttoxram75 said: I don't think referees are capable of policing it fairly. They struggle enough with present laws of the game. Leave it alone but referees should be challenged to punish offenders more consistently. It could be a job taken away from the referee though. No reason why an official in the stand or the fourth official can't do the job. It makes sense to me, I don't know why it hasn't been brought in. It'd stop excessive time wasting too and is something which can be used throughout the game i.e at grassroots level with no added cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Not an element of the game in serious need of a revamp in my opinion. Refs just need to be quicker to book time wasters. To be honest, I feel this is more driven at selling the fame in America than anything. Americans need stopping in the sportsing frequently for more adverts and food. The idea of 45 ad free minutes with no stuff your face stops is completely confusing... Like the validity of a draw as a result or not taking a gun with you when you pop out the shops. The problem isn't the game, its cynics like Dyche and Pulis and their teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaRam Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 3 minutes ago, ossieram said: So you're winning 2-1 and the 4th official holds the board up with 17 minutes of added time due mainly to the opposition waisting time, are you happy? We are Derby fans we're never happy! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 17 minutes ago, Joel said: It could be a job taken away from the referee though. No reason why an official in the stand or the fourth official can't do the job. It makes sense to me, I don't know why it hasn't been brought in. It'd stop excessive time wasting too and is something which can be used throughout the game i.e at grassroots level with no added cost. Good point about taking timekeeping away from the referee but i'm not sure how that would work at grass roots level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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