Football can be a strange game.
Those that were watching the Reading-Watford game at the weekend would wholeheartedly agree.
The bizarre incident that resulted in a goal being awarded for a cross that, at some point during its flight, bent fairly close to goal, surprised spectators, players and managers alike.
What else will this season throw up?
The first issue that we should discuss (and celebrate) is the players' on-pitch behaviour. The new U.E.F.A. directive, where any complaints a team have about a decision are voiced solely by the captain, seems to have helped in this regard.
It is also refreshing to see referees punish immature and unsportsmanlike behaviour such as time-wasting, talking back, kicking the ball away and diving more vigorously than ever.
I just hope that this rigorous approach is not applied to the physical side of the game, which is quickly disappearing.
While I applauded the measure to punish tackles from behing with yellow cards, I am sad to see yellow cards being handed out like Lehman Brother shares for offences all and sundry.
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