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61. Author: Luxembourg Par Date: Mon 16th Feb 2026. 23:40 P, Mon 16 Feb 14:53 Why must ‘man of the match’ now be called ‘player of the match’. I know it’s about inclusivity but we know if it’s a men’s match we have watched Ok - it’s women’s rugby… but my daughters refer to being awarded ‘man of the match’ in their games. Reply
62. Author: buffy Date: Tue 17th Feb 2026. 09:46 P, Mon 16 Feb 14:53 Why must ‘man of the match’ now be called ‘player of the match’. I know it’s about inclusivity but we know if it’s a men’s match we have watched You answered your own question. ”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019” Reply
63. Author: TrancePar Date: Tue 17th Feb 2026. 10:29 Apologies if this has already been said but I can`t understand why a team have possession with a kick off and punt the ball straight out for a throw to the opposition. When the keeper has the ball in his own box the goal is to keep possession by playing it out the back, why can`t this same tactic be used when kicking off? We have possession in the centre circle, surely it would make sense to keep it? Life is made of small moments like these Reply
64. Author: buffy Date: Tue 17th Feb 2026. 11:23 I’ve been curious about that too, Trancepar. From a wee Google ~ “By launching the ball, teams immediately bypass the midfield and force opponents onto the defensive. It acts as a "pressing trap," allowing attackers to swarm the ball in a dangerous area to win it back instantly. Losing possession high up the pitch is considered safer than losing it during a slow build-up in one`s own half. The tactic is designed to force opponents into uncomfortable first touches, long clearances, or mistakes, often leading to quick attacking transitions. It allows teams to commit multiple players forward, utilizing aerial strength to win the ball back, even if they don`t immediately control”. But I noted the FA (in England) states that teams don’t need to launch it now; they can play to their own team from ko (apparently the rules changed in 2016?). ”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019” Post Edited (Tue 17 Feb 11:24) Reply
65. Author: UsuallyJustAsking Date: Tue 17th Feb 2026. 16:40 1) Why is there a rule about foul throws, when, to my eyes, just about every throw taken is foul (i.e. ball is released well in front of the player`s head)? If it`s hard to enforce, and doesn`t make much difference, do away with it, like they did in rugby with the rule about lifting in line-outs. 2) When 3 minutes added for stoppages is announced, how can they end up playing, typically, 3:45, when there have been no goals, injuries or substitutions? Proportionally, this would be like adding 11 minutes at the end of a half with no goals, injuries or substitutions. Just Asking. Reply
66. Author: Turps Date: Tue 17th Feb 2026. 16:45 Its a minimum amount of added on time I believe. Reply
67. Author: red-star-par Date: Tue 17th Feb 2026. 17:19 TrancePar, Tue 17 Feb 10:29 Apologies if this has already been said but I can`t understand why a team have possession with a kick off and punt the ball straight out for a throw to the opposition. When the keeper has the ball in his own box the goal is to keep possession by playing it out the back, why can`t this same tactic be used when kicking off? We have possession in the centre circle, surely it would make sense to keep it? As well as that very good answer from Buffy there, I think it was when Hearts played Rangers earlier in the season at Tynecastle, I read that McInnes had Hearts kick off the game and surrender possession immediately to Rangers, so the Hearts manager could watch how his opponents set themselves up and started barking orders at his team to counter their formation Reply
68. Author: buffy Date: Tue 17th Feb 2026. 17:22 Add to that could ye score from the halfway line at kick off? ”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019” Reply
69. Author: Connor560 Date: Tue 17th Feb 2026. 17:48 buffy, Tue 17 Feb 17:22 Add to that could ye score from the halfway line at kick off? You can C'mon Ye Pars! Reply
70. Author: P Date: Wed 18th Feb 2026. 11:55 buffy, Tue 17 Feb 09:46 P, Mon 16 Feb 14:53 Why must ‘man of the match’ now be called ‘player of the match’. I know it’s about inclusivity but we know if it’s a men’s match we have watched You answered your own question. Except it’s not inclusive - it’s misdirected tokenism Reply
71. Author: Taxipar Date: Wed 18th Feb 2026. 21:14 Why do people feel the need to stand up when theirs seats, you wouldn’t stand up in your living room to watch a game on tv A par since 1985 Reply
72. Author: BouncyPar Date: Wed 18th Feb 2026. 21:24 Taxipar, Wed 18 Feb 21:14 Why do people feel the need to stand up when theirs seats, you wouldn’t stand up in your living room to watch a game on tv In your living room, do you have sh!tey plastic folding seats, wide enough for a single @rse cheek, and with the same leg room as a midgets coffin, or do you have a couch? 😂 Post Edited (Wed 18 Feb 21:24) Reply

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