That would make it violent conduct, wouldn't it?Can’t complain. It’s not even a tactical foul, as there’s no attempt for the ball whatsoever.
Was subsequently confirmed via commentary that it was for SFP.
Also good to see that some of those commenting do agree with it. And Lee Hendrie “it’s a clip of the heels”
To be fair to the player here and players in all levels of football, I think most want a red card for tackles like this where the sole intention is to foul to SPA whilst the ball is miles away. Fans want it too imo. But the issue here is we are not there yet. This has been a yellow card for practically every referee in world football at all levels for years and years. Therefore, I can see why the player and his team are so angry.
Of course I can see the SFP angle to this, and in time these types of tackles will probably be reds. But imo this needs to be a directive from above communicated to all stakeholders at the start of the season. This almost feels like a rogue incident.
And to repeat, I do want to see a red for these challenges, but its very clear that it would normally be yellow and therefore the anger from the effected team is understandable.
So I have previously argued against red cards in the 2 similar incidents to this one. Xhaka and Ralls.To be fair to the player here and players in all levels of football, I think most want a red card for tackles like this where the sole intention is to foul to SPA whilst the ball is miles away. Fans want it too imo. But the issue here is we are not there yet. This has been a yellow card for practically every referee in world football at all levels for years and years. Therefore, I can see why the player and his team are so angry.
Of course I can see the SFP angle to this, and in time these types of tackles will probably be reds. But imo this needs to be a directive from above communicated to all stakeholders at the start of the season. This almost feels like a rogue incident.
And to repeat, I do want to see a red for these challenges, but its very clear that it would normally be yellow and therefore the anger from the effected team is understandable.
James - just to help those less experienced, can you explain what part of SFP this falls under?So I have previously argued against red cards in the 2 similar incidents to this one. Xhaka and Ralls.
However this one for me is a clear red card.
It meets the definition of SFP almost text book. It's not a trip, or a leg up, he swipes his boot across the back of the legs and I think even in a non spa player getting away type foul if expect a referee to give a red card.
James - just to help those less experienced, can you explain what part of SFP this falls under?
BTW: from my view, the contact was with the feet of the attacker rather than the back of the legs. If this is the case, would it change your mind red/yellow?
James - just to help those less experienced, can you explain what part of SFP this falls under?
BTW: from my view, the contact was with the feet of the attacker rather than the back of the legs. If this is the case, would it change your mind red/yellow?
To me he has lunged at the player from behind and endangered his safety.James - just to help those less experienced, can you explain what part of SFP this falls under?
BTW: from my view, the contact was with the feet of the attacker rather than the back of the legs. If this is the case, would it change your mind red/yellow?
Why has he done it?Why wouldn't this be VC? If the little kickouts are and the "headbutts" where the player pushs his head into anothers face but not much else fall under VC then surely this is? He hasn't attempted to play or challenge for the ball. He's simply kicked an opponent. It's VC.