Pete suggests pumping carbon monoxide into the stadium using trucks connected to the vents or air conditioning. This would force everyone to calm down, especially when the atmosphere gets too intense.
Andy believes the phrase is superfluous and overused, often disassociating the speaker from the situation. He thinks it’s unnecessary since everyone knows they’re talking about a football club, and he proposes stronger penalties for its use.
Andy wants major European leagues to reduce their number of teams to 18. He argues that the current volume of football is unsustainable and that fewer teams would improve player welfare, fan experience, and the quality of the game.
Listeners are most concerned about time wasting. Many suggest adopting a countdown clock that pauses during stoppages, similar to college soccer in America, to eliminate the advantage of delaying the game.
Ryan proposes that professional fouls, defined as deliberate fouls with no intent to play the ball, should result in a straight red card. He believes this would reduce cheating and lead to more goals and fairer play.
Justin suggests that every week, one randomly selected team should be required to start Jonjo Shelvey in midfield, adding an element of unpredictability and humor to the game.
Pete argues that banning beer in stands encourages binge drinking before matches. He believes allowing beer during games would reduce this behavior and enhance the matchday experience, especially given the low alcohol content of stadium beer.
Happy new year Ramblers! See ya later, 2024. Let's be having you 2025.
New year, same old Ramble, but should football stay the same? Well, given its current state, perhaps a few changes could bring a bit of normality back to the game (or in Pete's case, even more beautiful chaos).
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