Recent content by Jsquared

I was expecting more like 6-10 games. Five is still better than three, I guess the lack of previous incidents was a mitigating factor. Incorrect. The sentencing might be different based on the judge, but they are the same crime. It's either attempted murder, or assault with a deadly weapon, in...

Is there not a way for the association to suspend the ban until the physio declares him fit to play? That's absurd. It is absolutely not "how the world works". In both situations, the gunman is trying to kill you. Both just suck at aiming to differing degrees. Or you're rewarding luck (lesser...

That makes a bit of sense. I can still see match bans as the manager is supposed to maintain control of his team and is responsible for their conduct on the pitch *to an extent*, but yes, I think there is some merit in monetary fines to players. Especially if the ban/red card is for violent...

This. The media these days, almost across the board, is garbage. That wasn't a "wrestling throw", Zlatan shoved him, and Mings fell to the ground because of the force of the shove. You can see Mings obstructing him (a foul and a free kick), then Zlatan takes an extra step to set his hips for...