Matt Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 He got 6 for the push and 2 for verbals in the aftermath. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Correct call that he's got a long ban, imo. Nothing to do with him as an individual, his character or his prior disciplinary record: the FA needs to set the example that you can't be aggressively putting your hands on officials. Di Canio got longer for less, imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 9 minutes ago, BoSelecta said: Yeah, I think that's very harsh, it's not like he swung for him is it. Barely touched him; 5 would have been about right. He shoved him and then continued to square up to him after being given a red card Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 It would be fair if the same rules were applied to all clubs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjb Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Would only be half of that amount if it was Bruno Fernandes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 6 minutes ago, Kimbo said: It would be fair if the same rules were applied to all clubs. There hasnt been anything like this since Di Canio. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magvicar Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 His ban can be construed as fair enough only when all other players suffer the very same ban. Bruno Fernandes should've also been banned the same but seeing as he's the untouchable darling for some strange reason, it seems Mitro had to be the benchmark...or will he be the benchmark? Let's see. Mitro was stupid to do what he did and ref's have to be protected by threats of violence or intimidation and a strong message sent...but let's not see cherry picking from this day forward with this stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 4 minutes ago, nufc123 said: There hasnt been anything like this since Di Canio. Bruno Fernandes shoved a linesman. You can argue it wasn’t as bad as Mitrović, but it was certainly worth more than 0 punishment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlazeT44 Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 No way the Fernandes push was as bad as Mitrovic. I hate Fernandes as much as the next bloke, but it wasn't as bad. The aggression of Mitrovic and the way he leant forward in Kavanagh's face made it far more threatening. As a former referee, you're going to be fearing for your safety far more if a player squares up to your face, pushes/pulls you, invades your space and points at you, launching a tirade of abuse. Compare that to a slight push in the back and you turn to see the player running away... There's zero comparison. That said, Bruno should have been punished in some way post incident. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 31 minutes ago, Kimbo said: Bruno Fernandes shoved a linesman. You can argue it wasn’t as bad as Mitrović, but it was certainly worth more than 0 punishment. He did, but he wasnt agressive, up in the face, chasing the referee ready to go head to head. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 5 minutes ago, nufc123 said: He did, but he wasnt agressive, up in the face, chasing the referee ready to go head to head. So your rule would be "you can push the referee, but don't do it too aggressively and don't go head to head"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc123 Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 5 minutes ago, Kimbo said: So your rule would be "you can push the referee, but don't do it too aggressively and don't go head to head"? I just think there is a very big difference between the two. If Fernandes gets a 1 game ban, and Mitro gets 8. Fine. They are not comparable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 I would say 5 for Fernandes, if Mitrovic is worth 8. I'd accept at 4 at a push. He got pissy at the linesman and shoved him in the back, it wasn't hard but there was aggression. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 (edited) 8 game i mean sure yeah, a ban is deserved for someone who puts his hands on a ref but I'm sure the ref is perfectly OK with no mental, physical damage as a result. Edited April 4, 2023 by Kanji Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanshithispantz Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 8 games is laughable like Bans need reducing across the board. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 1 minute ago, Hanshithispantz said: 8 games is laughable like Bans need reducing across the board. Agree, think you and I have been in total agreement over this in general. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 FA going to appeal the decision and want a longer ban apparently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 8 games is ridiculous. That shove was not worse than a deliberate dangerous tackle that could break someone's leg. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
healthyaddiction Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 2 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Surely it has to be worse than an offence against a player? Well yeah, you wouldn't even get a red for doing that to a player would you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 (edited) I take the point that they sort of need to make an example of players in these situations, but I also think that as a byproduct referees seem like even more untouchable (figuratively and literally) overprotected power whores than they already are when in situations like this it's really disproportionate and arguably inconsistent (Fernandes on the linesman) If they want to make an example of Mitrovic, fine, but I think it's not going to be completely without negative consequences that'll slap them in the face re the whole 'respect' thing imo. Edited April 4, 2023 by Kid Icarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHoob Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Seems disproportionate to me considering what abuse refs let slide every game, they really should be clamping down on hounding the ref, screaming on his face etc every game if they want to make any sort of statement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaqen Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Think it's fair enough with the level of aggression he showed. Even after the red card it looked like he was going to kill him Needs to an example set for that type of behaviour. It's not much of an issue for the top end of the game but at low levels refs are in actual danger of being attacked for decisions they make. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled in Texas Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 The ban is important as it sends a message that this will not be tolerated. Agree that the Fernandez shove should also have been addressed. if you leave this unpunished then it will continue to filter down into grass roots football. Youth, Sunday league etc will copy as its “OK to do this”. I stopped refereeing (doing competitive youth games) because it wasn’t worth the verbal abuse any more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimpy474 Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 (edited) All the people who are saying an 8 games is too long or ridiculous. You do me a favour and you go ref on a Saturday or Sunday park, and then tell me if you think it's too long. Even do kids under 10's games for a glimpse from parents. What amateur players see in a professional game we see on a park pitch, and Mitrovic's push, that push becomes a punch, intimidation that is so violent and so full of vitriol that it scares even the toughest of people, or vandalism to your car or whatever revenge they can extract. All for getting a decision RIGHT. Please go try it, that is all you need to do. Edited April 5, 2023 by Bimpy474 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Man Utd have surrounded the ref aggressively for decades with next to no consequence. One wee push and a few bad words and it's 8 games. Joke imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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