bluealf wrote:
It isn't the only change tot he rule either...
A player will not be offside from a teammates shot even if he attempts to divert it.
ie like the disallowed newcastle goal v Man City.
Not so keen on that change, what is to stop an attacker standing in front of the keeper and shielding the shot ?
Not to sure whether thats correct as the new rules state (it may be correct though):
"A player in an offside position shall be penalised if he; 1. Clearly attempts to play a ball which is close to him when this action impacts on an opponent or; 2. Makes an obvious action which clearly impacts on the ability of an opponent to play the ball."
this is from the bbc
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33783861