The Referee - His feet are on the ground! - So what!

This week it was announced that the Premier League are going to be working with clubs to talk to them about the run of dangerous challenges we have had recently. While its a positive move, I would also like to see the FA use the various media outlets (Sky, BBC, Web) to explain and share the DVD they will be using.This is a crucial step and will help educate everyone. Unfortunately it will kill the debate and Sky & BBC would never take part.
This weekend we had the Robert Huth sending off. Which according to MOTD wasn't as his feet were on the floor and it wasn't two footed so it wasn't a sending off. ********!!

Stoke City v Sunderland by kevnido
Stoke City v Sunderland by kevnido
It doesn't matter if a player is taken out by a foot, shin, thigh, arm if it is excessive or uncontrolled it will result in the player being sent off (well should)
Law 12 states the following

“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 of
“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 of​

Also if a player has gone into challenge the player with his feet but has in fact not made contact with his feet. Would say to me at least that he didn't have control in the challenge.

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