I think the use of the word "inactive" introduces the wrong concept

"Inactive" in the offiside rules has a pretty specific (and complex) meaning for ATTACKING players

I don't think there's any reference anywhere to it being of any significance in the offside context that a DEFENDING player is "inactive". In fact, if you think about it, "inactive" (ie dozy) players play attackers onside all the time.

The only question is whether Panucci counts as a second defender close to the goal line than the attacker.

Posted By: Old Git, Jun 10, 14:21:55