Nil nil means nothing? (16 replies)

This is probably madness, but I've seen it suggested somewhere that a 0-0 result should mean that both teams get 0 points from the game.

I know that sounds radical, but I can remember when 3 points for a win, using goal difference and not goal average, settling cup ties on penalties and away goals counting double in a 2-legged tie all sounded equally radical - yet now all 4 are an accepted part of the game.

If such a rule stopped crazy yawn-fests like the recent Newcastle Brighton 0-0 what would be the problem?
It would certainly mean a few hectic last 10 minutes of scoreless games

I can't see a downside - but no doubt the wise folk here will put me right.