The Problem
Perhaps it is acknowledged that when it comes to international tournaments the lack of 'tournament experience' is an influence on the success of the national side at international level. But how do you obtain international tournament experience when the experience is infrequent and perhaps one of failure or lack of achievement. A solution could be the establishment of an additional tournament for those nations that are members of the British Commonwealth.
The Commonwealth Cup
Description
A tournament to be played under FIFA rules by national teams whose nations are members of the Commonwealth Games Federation. The national teams can be either full international or age group specific e.g. Under 21.
Frequency
Every 4 years in the summer preceding a year containing a FIFA World Cup Final.
Structure
2 Groups
2 Semi-Final
Final
Number of participating teams
8 (including host nation)
Qualification
Host - Automatic
7 Nations selected based on their FIFA world rankings 7 months prior to tournament start. The 7 highest ranked nations who are members of the Commonwealth Games Federation, excluding hosts, qualify.
Trophy awarded
The 'Queens' or 'Kings' Cup'
Benefits
1. Tournament experience against a variety of different playing styles in the year prior to a FIFA World Cup Tournament.
2. Media interest; especially in 'old rivalry' matches, England v Scotland, v Australia.
3. Tourism and football related revenue for host nation.
4. Spread of football development into underdeveloped areas of the commonwealth.
5. Demonstration to FIFA of the capability to host a major international football tournament.
Rights
The Commonwealth Cup tournament concept and format including any variants is the sole property of Mr. Stephen C Low 2013.
Rights to develop and or grant license the Commonwealth Cup Tournament concept are also the sole property of Mr. Stephen C Low 2013.
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Sunday, 24 November 2013
Friday, 6 September 2013
Club v Country - A solution for European Footbal
The issue
One of the perennial problems affecting the modern international game and club scene is the perceived club v country clash. This conflict may well explain the preference for domestic clubs to withhold valued players from national teams which inhibits the later development and chances of success.
A solution
A radical answer would be to make a clearer distinction between the club season and the international season; to have them occurring in separate parts of the calendar.
Fundamental to the solution is the replacement of the traditional home and away qualification group system with separate concurrent tournament based qualification groups (perhaps arranged geographically). These would be held in one month, after the main European (winter based) leagues have finished (e.g. June) and hosted by one or joint countries (based on seeding or awarded to suitable biding countries).
For UEFA European Championships the system would resemble the following diagram;
For UEFA area FIFA World Cup the system would resemble the following diagram;
One of the perennial problems affecting the modern international game and club scene is the perceived club v country clash. This conflict may well explain the preference for domestic clubs to withhold valued players from national teams which inhibits the later development and chances of success.
A solution
A radical answer would be to make a clearer distinction between the club season and the international season; to have them occurring in separate parts of the calendar.
Fundamental to the solution is the replacement of the traditional home and away qualification group system with separate concurrent tournament based qualification groups (perhaps arranged geographically). These would be held in one month, after the main European (winter based) leagues have finished (e.g. June) and hosted by one or joint countries (based on seeding or awarded to suitable biding countries).
For UEFA European Championships the system would resemble the following diagram;
For UEFA area FIFA World Cup the system would resemble the following diagram;
© S C Low 2013
Improve the quanity and quality of English football coaching
One solution to the comparative lack of quality coaches in English football (compared to countries such as Spain, Germany and Netherlands) would be the establishment of an A-Level qualification in Sports Coaching and Management. One option of such a qualification would be to focus on football, with other students choosing to apply common elements of coaching and player management in others sports such as Cricket or Netball.
© S C Low 2013
© S C Low 2013
Thursday, 5 September 2013
Replace Goal Difference as the first option of seperating clubs with a National Team Appearance Value
If two or more clubs finish on the same number of points in a league (Premier League, Championship etc) their relative position (who is placed above the other) is decided by the following principles (in order);
The EPV is derived by the method (or similar method) shown in the diagram below. In simple terms every player in the current first team squad of a club is given a EPV; this is based on the number of appearances (Caps) they have been awarded by the English national side; at all age ranges from 16 to full national side status. The club EPV is then the sum of all the player specific EPV's accumulated by their first team squad members. The club EPV will vary constanly as English National teams (at all age ranges) complete UEFA and FIFA fixtures and clubs recruit or sell elegiable English qualified players.
In essence clubs are rewarded with a greater potential of a higher league position (winning a league, gaining promotion or entry into a UEFA competition) by having their squads populated with England International players.
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- Team with the highest Club English Player Performance Value (EPV) is placed first
- Team with the greatest goal difference is placed first
- ...
The EPV is derived by the method (or similar method) shown in the diagram below. In simple terms every player in the current first team squad of a club is given a EPV; this is based on the number of appearances (Caps) they have been awarded by the English national side; at all age ranges from 16 to full national side status. The club EPV is then the sum of all the player specific EPV's accumulated by their first team squad members. The club EPV will vary constanly as English National teams (at all age ranges) complete UEFA and FIFA fixtures and clubs recruit or sell elegiable English qualified players.
In essence clubs are rewarded with a greater potential of a higher league position (winning a league, gaining promotion or entry into a UEFA competition) by having their squads populated with England International players.
© S C Low 2013
Seed the English Football Association Cup based on English Player Appearances for the National Team
From the 3rd round of the English FA Cup (FAC) each qualifying club is awarded a ranking position based on thier club English Player Performance Value (EPV).
The EPV is derived by the method (or similar method) shown in the diagram below. In simple terms every player in the current first team squad of a club is given a EPV; this is based on the number of appearances (Caps) they have been awarded by the English national side; at all age ranges from 16 to full national side status. The club EPV is then the sum of all the player specific EPV's accumulated by their first team squad members. The club EPV will vary constanly as English National teams (at all age ranges) complete UEFA and FIFA fixtures and clubs recruit or sell elegiable English qualified players.
So, a club will have a club EPV and this value is used to rank all teams who are qualified for the FAC 3rd round. The top 32 clubs in this ranking are thus awarded a seeding position (1 to 32) based on this ranking (based on thier club EPV) and the draw is made for this and (possibly) subsequent rounds of the FAC based on thier seeding; with the higher seeds being kept apart for as long as possible.
In essence clubs are rewarded with a greater potential of winning the English FAC (and qualification for UEFA competition) by having their squads populated with England International players.
© S C Low 2013
The EPV is derived by the method (or similar method) shown in the diagram below. In simple terms every player in the current first team squad of a club is given a EPV; this is based on the number of appearances (Caps) they have been awarded by the English national side; at all age ranges from 16 to full national side status. The club EPV is then the sum of all the player specific EPV's accumulated by their first team squad members. The club EPV will vary constanly as English National teams (at all age ranges) complete UEFA and FIFA fixtures and clubs recruit or sell elegiable English qualified players.
So, a club will have a club EPV and this value is used to rank all teams who are qualified for the FAC 3rd round. The top 32 clubs in this ranking are thus awarded a seeding position (1 to 32) based on this ranking (based on thier club EPV) and the draw is made for this and (possibly) subsequent rounds of the FAC based on thier seeding; with the higher seeds being kept apart for as long as possible.
In essence clubs are rewarded with a greater potential of winning the English FAC (and qualification for UEFA competition) by having their squads populated with England International players.
© S C Low 2013
Thursday, 15 August 2013
A suggestion to mark the Anniversary of the end of World War 1 + the famous Christmas Day football match on the western front
A suggestion to mark the Anniversary of the end of World War 1 + the famous Christmas Day football match on the western front;
11 November 2018
Germany v England Berlin Kick Off @ 15:00 local time
England v Germany Wembley Kick Off @ 20:00 local time
So England play Germany twice on the same day; but not with the same set of players. Winners decided by an aggregate score.
© S C Low 2013
11 November 2018
Germany v England Berlin Kick Off @ 15:00 local time
England v Germany Wembley Kick Off @ 20:00 local time
So England play Germany twice on the same day; but not with the same set of players. Winners decided by an aggregate score.
© S C Low 2013
Reorganization of the lower leagues of English football; a proposal
Reorganization of the lower leagues of English football; a proposal;
The 1st and 2nd leagues (Tier 3 & 4) merge with the top tier of the non-league pyramid.
The teams in these 3 leagues are organised in 4 leagues arranged on a regional geographical basis. The top 2 of each league qualify for the next round. The 8 teams are arranged in 2 leagues of 4, again on regional basis [two 'northern' leagues combined and the 'southern' two top 4 teams combined in same league). The two leagues are played out on a home and away basis (6 games per team). The winners of each of the two leagues qualify for the English championship league (tier 2) and play off each other at a grand final to decide the overall champions.
© S C Low 2013
The 1st and 2nd leagues (Tier 3 & 4) merge with the top tier of the non-league pyramid.
The teams in these 3 leagues are organised in 4 leagues arranged on a regional geographical basis. The top 2 of each league qualify for the next round. The 8 teams are arranged in 2 leagues of 4, again on regional basis [two 'northern' leagues combined and the 'southern' two top 4 teams combined in same league). The two leagues are played out on a home and away basis (6 games per team). The winners of each of the two leagues qualify for the English championship league (tier 2) and play off each other at a grand final to decide the overall champions.
© S C Low 2013
Better officiating @ games?
Better officiating @ games?
For each game there will be 5 officials; 1 referee and 4 assistant referees; each divided in two halfs; so that each half has 2 assistants one on each line opposite each other.
© S C Low 2013
For each game there will be 5 officials; 1 referee and 4 assistant referees; each divided in two halfs; so that each half has 2 assistants one on each line opposite each other.
© S C Low 2013
New points system for league games
New
points system for league games; 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw.
If match is drawn teams compete in a penalty competition; the winning
team is awarded another point thus giving them 2 points in total.
© S C Low 2013
© S C Low 2013
New Football Offence Card System
New Football Offence Card System
Old System Card Old System Punishment New System Card New System Punishment Length of Ban in New System
1 Yellow Caution 1 Yellow Caution 1 Game after 3 Cards awarded.
2 Yellow Sending Off 2 Yellow Compulsory substitution of offending player. (2) 1 Game
1 Red Sending Off 1 Amber (1) Compulsory substitution of offending player. (2) 2 Games
1 Red (1) Sending off of offending player. 3 Games
(1) Current offences that merit a Red Card will need to be divided according to severity into lower level (Amber) and higher level (Red) offences.
(2) Up to a limit of 3 compulsory substitutions. The 4th offender is not substituted but only serves a 2 game ban.
© S C Low 2013
Old System Card Old System Punishment New System Card New System Punishment Length of Ban in New System
1 Yellow Caution 1 Yellow Caution 1 Game after 3 Cards awarded.
2 Yellow Sending Off 2 Yellow Compulsory substitution of offending player. (2) 1 Game
1 Red Sending Off 1 Amber (1) Compulsory substitution of offending player. (2) 2 Games
1 Red (1) Sending off of offending player. 3 Games
(1) Current offences that merit a Red Card will need to be divided according to severity into lower level (Amber) and higher level (Red) offences.
(2) Up to a limit of 3 compulsory substitutions. The 4th offender is not substituted but only serves a 2 game ban.
© S C Low 2013
Penalty Free Kick
Penalty Free Kick
Location
On each half of the playing surface a position marked by a spot, cross or circle with cross, shall be located 32m away from the defensive goal line, positioned directly in line with the centre circle and penalty spot. This position shall be known (working title) as the Penalty Free Kick Spot (PFKS).
Use of the Penalty Free Kick Spot (PFKS)
In the event of the following offences (and others deemed applicable) being committed by a player;
Elbowing an opponent
Dangerous tackling (e.g. with studs showing)
Shirt-pulling
Delaying the restart of play, free kick, penalty free kick or penalty kick
Attitude towards referees; e.g. abuse, disobedience, confrontation
Wall; encroachment or refusing to retreat to required distance from the ball
Simulation; to gain a penalty, free kick or a caution/dismissal of an opponent.
the referee shall award the opposing team a direct free kick from the Penalty Free Kick Spot. The team of the offending player shall be allowed to form a defensive wall, positioned the same distance away from the ball as for a standard free kick (taken elsewhere on the playing field).
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Location
On each half of the playing surface a position marked by a spot, cross or circle with cross, shall be located 32m away from the defensive goal line, positioned directly in line with the centre circle and penalty spot. This position shall be known (working title) as the Penalty Free Kick Spot (PFKS).
Use of the Penalty Free Kick Spot (PFKS)
In the event of the following offences (and others deemed applicable) being committed by a player;
Elbowing an opponent
Dangerous tackling (e.g. with studs showing)
Shirt-pulling
Delaying the restart of play, free kick, penalty free kick or penalty kick
Attitude towards referees; e.g. abuse, disobedience, confrontation
Wall; encroachment or refusing to retreat to required distance from the ball
Simulation; to gain a penalty, free kick or a caution/dismissal of an opponent.
the referee shall award the opposing team a direct free kick from the Penalty Free Kick Spot. The team of the offending player shall be allowed to form a defensive wall, positioned the same distance away from the ball as for a standard free kick (taken elsewhere on the playing field).
© S C Low 2013
Pan European Football Calendar
A proposal for a pan European football calendar designed to manage both a summer and winter world cup.
© S C Low 2013
Competitive Transfer Cap System
In response to the apparent growing lack of
competitiveness of the national game we have developed a concept to
reverse this trend. With the aim of regenerating competitiveness and
strength in depth of English football, the concept is an attempt to
reduce the influence of financial power upon it, without conflicting
with employment law etc, which previously proposed ideas have
experienced (e.g. limiting number of foreign players). The concept, you
will find on the attached image, should have the following impacts;
• Encouragement for clubs to develop and exploit academies, also thereby encouraging the development of English players, rather than importing ‘ready made’ foreign talent at a lower cost.
• By developing more home grown talent and playing them, the bonds between club, player and supporter will be strengthened and the overall brand improved.
• Equalization of the potential of success – more clubs will be able to achieve success and interest in the game will deepen as competitiveness increases.
• Continued dominance of a few clubs will not be possible, such as occurs in American sport through their employment of the draft system, hope and competitiveness, and therefore brand strength will improve in quality and sustainability.
• Dependence (risk) on financial resources to attain success will be reduced and the long term sustainability of domestic football at grass roots level will be improved as well as the professional game as a whole.
• The game will be more like a sport then a business; success will more depend on the players developed by a club and the quality of the manager and tactics they employ.
• Football will be less remote and more accessible to the nations children; they can see that more clubs will develop and employ them, and football can play a role in helping government encourage more children into professional and grass root sports
• Encouragement for clubs to develop and exploit academies, also thereby encouraging the development of English players, rather than importing ‘ready made’ foreign talent at a lower cost.
• By developing more home grown talent and playing them, the bonds between club, player and supporter will be strengthened and the overall brand improved.
• Equalization of the potential of success – more clubs will be able to achieve success and interest in the game will deepen as competitiveness increases.
• Continued dominance of a few clubs will not be possible, such as occurs in American sport through their employment of the draft system, hope and competitiveness, and therefore brand strength will improve in quality and sustainability.
• Dependence (risk) on financial resources to attain success will be reduced and the long term sustainability of domestic football at grass roots level will be improved as well as the professional game as a whole.
• The game will be more like a sport then a business; success will more depend on the players developed by a club and the quality of the manager and tactics they employ.
• Football will be less remote and more accessible to the nations children; they can see that more clubs will develop and employ them, and football can play a role in helping government encourage more children into professional and grass root sports
© S C Low 2013
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