skydog

Wasting time talking soccer on the internet for 3 years longer than Trickhog….

Thanks a lot for the rep :)

We will have stay on opposite side then.

"... the perceived intent and dangerousness ..." Arguably, the dangerousness was there in this instance. I would like to hear an argument that could persuade me how anyone can judge "perceived intent" fairly and not just for specific instances. For example, the perceived intent of a common play, the dive, is to get your opponent cautioned. Look how well refs handle this today.

You do bring up a very valid point when you say "the very best referees are reluctant card givers". Also, to be fair, the very best refs wouldn't stand for a lot of the crap that goes on during MLS games either. And one of these paragons of refdom might still have ejected Beckhams sorry ass for that tackle.

It was fun talking to you.