My send off was a ridiculous one as well, First yellow card was debatable as the momentum from a tackle carried me through a player, didn't complain too much. Second yellow card he showed me because I shouted "FOR f**kS SAKES" as one of our strikers made a cock-up, at the same time he was also blowing up a foul and seemed to get the idea I was shouting at him. phil_styles will vouch for me as he was on the other team I was playing against...
I gotta wade in on this one. I can vouch for this
interpretation of events. I was on the opposition, and when
monkeyboy "swore" I was surprised to see the ref pull a card out.
It is my opinion that the outburst was directed by the player, at
himself - as a sign of frustration, and was not an expression of
dissent at the referee. Unfortunately some refs tend towards the
defensive, and feel they have to reprimand any "untoward"
behaviour.
Personally I think Rugby has this situation nailed (dare I
compliment that code LOL). Caling the team captains aside to
address issues before they get out of hand is really effective.
Then no-one is in doubt regarding what is expected.
phil_style2007-07-18 13:03:10