Date:         Thu, 6 Apr 2000 22:37:30 -0400
Reply-To:     Discussion of Topics for Soccer Referees <[log in to unmask]>
Sender:       Discussion of Topics for Soccer Referees <[log in to unmask]>
From:         The Geissmans <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      Re: FIFA Ref dismissed
Comments: To: Soccer Ref List <[log in to unmask]>
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> In the case originally mentioned, the attacking player was clearly on-side
> as dictated by the LOTG. No discretion is given to the referee in calling
> this - the LOTG are clear on the issue. Calling off-side is not applying the
> SOTG, rather is is breaking the LOTG.

Hi, David,

Yes, I think we're on the same page, however ask yourself why
there is no specific section in LOTG dealing with a legitimately
injured player keeping an opponent onside.  Is it because IFAB
(a) have considerd this case and deliberately want the injured
player to be counted as a defender, or (b) because they try to
keep everything brief and not go into all possible rare situations,
in the expectation that the referee will apply SOTG over LOTG when
the situation warrants?

Cheerio
Jim #16