Rooney banned for two games

[sandgrounder]

A wild challenge but it does show how important it is that referees should have video evidence that they can review immediately after the incident.

[stoop]

Not sure I agree with video evidence with this type of tackle as slow motion dilutes the danger in it. It shows he got the ball and only minimal contact with the Leeds player - so does that make it acceptable?

[Scunner]

The answer to that is, "it used to".

[davybill]

i think a lot more players would be sent off for swearing,but most of the players,
in the premier league are foriegners[spell]and referees can't understand them lol

[stoop]

Maybe it did - but the rules are quite clear these days. If a player goes into a tackle using excessive force then he runs the risk of a red card.

As for Roon the loon - I bet Man City are pleased ;-)

[Scunner]

Well, just for the sake of a good argument, "the rules are quite clear" and "runs the risk of" are wholly incompatible in the same sentence!

[stoop]

quote:Originally posted by Scunner

Well, just for the sake of a good argument, "the rules are quite clear" and "runs the risk of" are wholly incompatible in the same sentence!

My interpretation Scunner - this is the actual FIFA rule:

He was sent of for rule 109, excessive force:

"Using excessive force" means that the player has far exceeded the necessary
use of force and is in danger of injuring his opponent.
... A player who uses excessive force must be sent off

[Scunner]

Ok but still not "quite clear" as you claimed - it still comes down to personal interpretation of what might or might not be excessive force.

[stoop]

quote:Originally posted by Scunner

Ok but still not "quite clear" as you claimed - it still comes down to personal interpretation of what might or might not be excessive force.

It always will be - even if they have video replays it will be down to 'personal interpretation'.

The rule IS clear though - if the official thinks he sees 'excessive force' being used then he MUST give a red card.

Clear as mud m'lud!

 

[ronzeus]

As i said 5 years ago,and finally convinced Stoop :DRooney is an arrogant thug ,but a two match ban while swearing at a camera shoved in his face while some refs let players off for swearing at them,i just dont know.
 There must be more consistant understanding of what is acceptable language on the pitch,one person cant get away with when it is directed to officials but is still picked up on tv while others like Rooney get banned.
 Personally i would ban all players for this sort of behavior for 3 games  fine them three weeks wages ,give the money to the real heroes fund in the hope of bringing these arrogant conceited  overpaid little boys down a peg.