15-10-2014, 23:15
Let's face it, that was a tad too far, even for one. Rugby pitch. The man not only punched a fellow player he then punched him again when he was out cold on the floor.
That said, Alan sports involve huge levels of passion and a physical contact sport is at the top end on this.
He had to be banned. Maybe for 6 matches but not for 6 months.
To put it in context, for me, this is equivalent to Paul Gascoigne's rash tackle in the FA Cup Final all those years ago. He was stretchered off, but was he punished any further?
That said, Alan sports involve huge levels of passion and a physical contact sport is at the top end on this.
He had to be banned. Maybe for 6 matches but not for 6 months.
To put it in context, for me, this is equivalent to Paul Gascoigne's rash tackle in the FA Cup Final all those years ago. He was stretchered off, but was he punished any further?