In reaction to this, I've decided to take over the job as the head of FIFA and compile a list of things that I believe would improve the beautiful game. Enjoy.
- There should be a season where fans are hired as managers. Just for a laugh.
- All players should be fitted with those electric shock buzzers, to be used at the opposition manager's discretion. Once per game.
- There should be an option to make the game more interesting after 3 goals are conceded depending on which manager presses a big red button first. This should include swapping the ball either for an exercise-ball, or a ping pong ball. Hilarity ensues.
- Once per game, a manager can initiate a rule that gets rid of offside for 3 minutes. Problem is, this works for both teams...
- Players who feign injury should be shot. If it works for horses it can work for them.
- Performance pay decided by fans. If they play well, we can give them a thumbs up and they earn a pound. Let's end world poverty and put the money in sport to better use. (This goes for all sports not just football)
- Draws should be settled by either Pub Quiz, or alternatively to add a bit of showbiz, and to get more of Philip Schofield on television, a round of The Cube.
- We invent a Golden Snitch and rules work the same as Quidditch.
- Come to think of it, why don't we just invent Quidditch?
- If that doesn't work, I think Bludgers are an excellent idea.
- 0-0 after 85 minutes? Release the lions.
- Bit strong? Release those monkeys that pull windscreen wipers off cars at Longleat.
- Bring back Gladiators. Complete with Ulrika and the Fash. Not really related to football, this should just happen. Classic Gladiators, not that rubbish copy they spat out a couple of years back.
- Come to think of it, why not combine rule number 13 with rule number 3? Managers have to complete the Eliminator and can win the game for their team.
- Players who sneak up the touchline on a throw in should be punished by having a person following them around the pitch for the remainder of the game, flicking them on the back of the ears.
- Women's football should be put on TV. High time for equality.
- Red Card? Why not Bush Tucker Trial?
- A football player cheats on their partner? Must play remainder of the season wearing a tutu.
- All players and managers must honour their contracts, if they or the board want to break it, see rule 14.
- Still a draw after 90 minutes and The Cube? Dance off. Everybody wins.
- Commentators should be fans of the two teams playing.
- On one seat in the stadium is a golden ticket. That lucky person can replace any player on the pitch and cannot be substituted.
- All seats in the stadium should be replaced with sofas. We pay enough for tickets.
- Man of the match gets a little crown to wear next game. On the other hand, the worst player of the match must play their following fixture in their pants. Old school PE style.
- FIFA apology rules apply. Everything from: 5-0 defeat? Grovelling apology on Facebook to 20-0 defeat? Letter of apology to the Queen for awful play.
- And last but by no means least. The referee should be armed with a cattle prod, mainly to keep John Terry quiet.
This is why I shouldn't be left alone in the mornings.