Premier League footballers seem to love waving imaginary cards when they or teammates get fouled, asking the ref to book the tackler. Should this be punished for trying to influence the ref, or is it just part of the modern game?
2007-12-23 01:06:15 · 3 answers · asked by The Camel 4 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ English Football
Plug: I was just watching that, but it's still very rare. Should it be an automatic booking every time? After all it's very obvious when someone does it.
2007-12-23 01:13:59 · update #1
They can be, Anderson was booked for it today against Everton.
edit: I believe it is an instruction the refs have had, only they wimp out on it too often, especially if it would mean a sending off.
Mind you, sometimes it seems churlish that you can get booked for waving an imaginery card, but nothing for getting in the face of the ref, a la John Terry (... ok, i know, Utd players aren't exactly averse to the same ploy..)
2007-12-23 01:10:54 · answer #1 · answered by pluginmaybe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is really the call of the ref. If he is excessively being pressured, I believe he has the power to book a player for unsporting behaviour. But if you do this, I can imagine how crap a game would be with a lot of bookings. I can bet a lot of people will call for the ref's head after that match.
The refs are in a thankless job. They should be really on top of everything on the pitch and just do their best for the beautiful game.
2007-12-23 09:15:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it shows unsportsmanlike behaviour.
2007-12-23 21:24:33 · answer #3 · answered by Arsenal08 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋