FA to review red card system

x42bn6 · 25th September 2008, 22:23

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FA to review red card system to give individual assessment to all incidents

The Football Association are considering overhauling their disciplinary system so that the punishment for red cards would be individually assessed.

By Jeremy Wilson

At present, players are given an automatic three-match ban for serious foul play but, under reforms that could be introduced next season, the punishment would involve a minimum one-match ban that a regulatory commission could lengthen at their discretion.

The proposal would give the FA flexibility in dealing more harshly with dangerous tackles, but also when a sending off may have been deemed harsh.

The minimum ban would be one game with the maximum punishment open-ended depending on the severity of the incident.

It would lead to longer bans for particularly bad fouls, such as the challenge from Middlesbrough's Emanuel Pogatetz on Rodrigo Possebon, of Manchester United, at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

It is understood that the proposed commission would sit as soon as possible after the relevant match.

I'm not sure whether giving more power to the farcical FA is a good idea, though...

Feedingseagulls · 25th September 2008, 22:48

After protests from A.P. Oplectic from London, the FA are to investigate the suggestion that Manchester United receive too few red cards - certainly less than they deserve.

"Mr Oplectic pointed out to us that it was nothing short of scandalous that a team could receive 7 yellows and no red - and that this must indicate bias in favour of Utd on the part of the official.

Whilst the FA distances itself from any accusations of bias amongst the officials it has made enquiries and established a consensus of opinion that Manchester United get off lightly in this regard.

'It seems we will have to take some corrective action' said the FA spokesman, A. Nimbecile."

a_devil_inside · 25th September 2008, 22:53

the John Terry rule

kiristao · 26th September 2008, 09:10

This is just going to cause ever more complications. I think it would be best for the FA to keep things the way they are.

Chirag · 26th September 2008, 09:42

I think they should keep the same rules in place and have an independent panel to decide only on those Red cards that is given which is either Harsh/Wrongly given or for Bad Tackles/lack of respect/etc..

anver · 26th September 2008, 11:38

They will have a special desk for Man United cards, manned by a committee consisting of two fans each from the other top three sides.

Justin · 26th September 2008, 12:20

I'd rather have a review system for pathetic referees than one for red cards.

Brad · 26th September 2008, 12:25

It's a step in the right directly at least. All depends how they apply it, and how great a sanction they're willing to come too for horrific and dangerous challenges

Despite the fact they defended themselves previously on incidents such as Guthrie breaking the Hull lads leg, I think we can take this as an admission that they're system is fucked. Not that they'd admit it, even now. I wonder is Feeding Seagulls works for them by any chance...

25th September 2008, 22:48	#2 (permalink)
Feedingseagulls Boring Redcafe members into submission since May 2004. Join Date: May 2004 Location: Beyond Good & Evil Posts: 9,230	FA to review red card system After protests from A.P. Oplectic from London, the FA are to investigate the suggestion that Manchester United receive too few red cards - certainly less than they deserve. "Mr Oplectic pointed out to us that it was nothing short of scandalous that a team could receive 7 yellows and no red - and that this must indicate bias in favour of Utd on the part of the official. Whilst the FA distances itself from any accusations of bias amongst the officials it has made enquiries and established a consensus of opinion that Manchester United get off lightly in this regard. 'It seems we will have to take some corrective action' said the FA spokesman, A. Nimbecile."

25th September 2008, 22:53	#3 (permalink)
a_devil_inside Big footed hermaphrodite Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Little Britain Posts: 25,840	the John Terry rule

26th September 2008, 09:10	#4 (permalink)
kiristao Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Goa, India Posts: 1,108	This is just going to cause ever more complications. I think it would be best for the FA to keep things the way they are.

26th September 2008, 09:42	#5 (permalink)
Chirag Redcafe - Euro '08 League Winner Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,505	I think they should keep the same rules in place and have an independent panel to decide only on those Red cards that is given which is either Harsh/Wrongly given or for Bad Tackles/lack of respect/etc..

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anver Shart stop Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colombo. Sri-Lanka Posts: 1,380	They will have a special desk for Man United cards, manned by a committee consisting of two fans each from the other top three sides.

26th September 2008, 12:20	#7 (permalink)
Justin First Team Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 16,985	I'd rather have a review system for pathetic referees than one for red cards.

26th September 2008, 12:25	#8 (permalink)
Brad GTBTB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Red Republik Posts: 20,971	It's a step in the right directly at least. All depends how they apply it, and how great a sanction they're willing to come too for horrific and dangerous challenges Despite the fact they defended themselves previously on incidents such as Guthrie breaking the Hull lads leg, I think we can take this as an admission that they're system is fucked. Not that they'd admit it, even now. I wonder is Feeding Seagulls works for them by any chance...