I think the fact that Lyle didn’t complain or argue the toss, and in fact apologised to all and sundry for his actions following the FA’s decision, kind of signifies his admission of some wrong doing.
I think its worse because Taylor goes in with his studs... the way he pushes away is similar to how a player would go in two footed in a tackle and so get themselves sent off
There probably isnt much force in his action but Google the results of what marks a set of studs can leave on an opposing player
What Taylor did would now way leave marks on anyone. Can you imagine the keeper discovering rake marks (or any sort of marks) on his legs and not running to the ref.
It was a bit like the Beckham kick out in terms of force. Silly because it doesn't hurt so only achieves a negative for you. Might be a lesson learned for him.
Apparently Davinson Sanchez wont be charged for the very clear stamp he did on Laurent Koscielny. Looked far worse than what Taylor did but because the officials saw it no further action will be taken. The laws of the game are truly ridiculous.
Apparently Davinson Sanchez wont be charged for the very clear stamp he did on Laurent Koscielny. Looked far worse than what Taylor did but because the officials saw it no further action will be taken. The laws of the game are truly ridiculous.
In which case it's the officials who should be getting a three-match ban.
That is a crazy rule. Mark Halsey was complaining how he had a bad angle on a tackle once where the player tried to take someone's leg off but didn't even get a booking. He told the FA and they said they weren't going to do anything because he had technically 'seen it'.
He said clearly he hadn't seen it properly because now that player was getting away scott free with violent play.
That is a crazy rule. Mark Halsey was complaining how he had a bad angle on a tackle once where the player tried to take someone's leg off but didn't even get a booking. He told the FA and they said they weren't going to do anything because he had technically 'seen it'.
He said clearly he hadn't seen it properly because now that player was getting away scott free with violent play.
Madness.
Football needs an "On report" option like in rugby league.
If the referee thinks something naughty may have happened but hasn't had a good enough view of the incident to be absolutely certain, especially if it's a possible red card offence, he should be able to flag the incident for a later review.
It may not be necessary in top flight matches next year because of the introduction of VAR but it could play a bigger part in Divisions two, Three, and Four.
Rugby is so far ahead of football in terms of 1) respect to the officials and 2) retrospective actions. Those 2 points are indisputable facts.
But the backwards in terms of sliding around dressing rooms naked and drinking each other’s body fluids?
I mean you say backwards, but how much do you know someone really until you've drunk their piss and wedgied them til they bled before beating each other up and having a cheeky reach around?
Rugby is so far ahead of football in terms of 1) respect to the officials and 2) retrospective actions. Those 2 points are indisputable facts.
But the backwards in terms of sliding around dressing rooms naked and drinking each other’s body fluids?
I mean you say backwards, but how much do you know someone really until you've drunk their piss and wedgied them til they bled before beating each other up and having a cheeky reach around?
So Sam Finley, who received a five match ban for that stamp on Taylor is in more trouble, This time he's received an eight game ban for using abusive language.
So Sam Finley, who received a five match ban for that stamp on Taylor is in more trouble, This time he's received an eight game ban for using abusive language.
Couldn't have happened to a nicer player!
The incident was on the 1st January, so quite quick for the EFL!
Whilst abuse is undesirable obviously I find it strange that a kick to the head is deemed less serious than being rude and offensive.
I suspect that it was eight matches only because it was his third serious offensive. It should have been a 12 match ban at least for each of the stamp and racist language incidents.
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I'm with Bowyer, don't really get it.
That angle footage should have been 'lost'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46965684
If the game's abandoned then it surely can't count as a game played.
He said clearly he hadn't seen it properly because now that player was getting away scott free with violent play.
Madness.
If the referee thinks something naughty may have happened but hasn't had a good enough view of the incident to be absolutely certain, especially if it's a possible red card offence, he should be able to flag the incident for a later review.
It may not be necessary in top flight matches next year because of the introduction of VAR but it could play a bigger part in Divisions two, Three, and Four.
Couldn't have happened to a nicer player!