How many people are on the pitch at one time ?

I reckon 25 - 2 teams of 11, refereee & 2 linesmen - but are the linesmen technically on the pitch ?

My kids have a world cup quiz sheet from school - I know **** all about the game, but I managed all the other questions through the power of Google...

 

I'd say 23 as once the ball crosses the line it is technically out of play and the linesmen are behind the line.

 

Thanks

 

24 if there's a streaker!

 

And three ***** if he's male

 

Surely all the players should have 2 *****, so including the streaker that would be 49.

 

.... technically any player has to ask permission from the ref before leaving the pitch. So, if a player goes off to take a throw in, technically he should ask the ref before doing so. He doesnt, so is it because:

A. There is an unwritten rule saying he doesnt need to, or,
B. The pitch extends to the surrounding area.

If its B, then technically the linesman are on the pitch.

Always happy to add confusion where once there was clarity!

 

It can only be A as the linesman are not on the pitch and the answer is 23... Oooo Flightman you little tease you

 

I hope a primary school quiz wouldn't be this complicated!!!

 

It was indeed a primary school quiz

I went with 23.

 

You don't have to field a team of 11 though, you could play 10 players

 

23

 

23 ,unless its a millwall home match then I would say 7000

 

fpmsl

 

Is it 5 a sides

 

What about stretcher bearers, esp if its a Millwall game

 

if it's england there are 11 women !! ducks for cover !!