Rooney International ban

**grottim** · 09-12-2011, 11:52 PM

come on lads we're moaning about wayne rooney englands best player having more game time for england. It wasnt some sort of malicious kick in which he set out to hurt someone he just kicked out and regretted it as soon as he did it no doubt. He hasnt punched someone or shown some sort of massive disrespect. He's got caught up in the heat of the game and made a mistake that he is still being punished for just not as severely. I dont really see why people are kicking up a big fuss over this

**luminoir** · 10-12-2011, 08:47 AM

Why should the player's ability have anything to do with his punishment?

The fuss isn't about his punishment to be honest. As long as he is suspended, his punishment is served, and I don't personally care if that punishment is 1 game or 3.

My issue is the FA appealing on his behalf. They are the FA! They set the tone of what players' behaviour should be and how young players develop. Rooney's behaviour is consistent, you can't say "He's not that type of player" he is and continues to throw the toys out of the pram.

What message does this send? You can lash out but make sure you're an important player? Be at least as good as Rooney before you throw tantrums? If you're only a Milner or SWP, too bad?

**rossdfc** · 10-12-2011, 11:13 AM

I understand people accusing the FA of double-standards and everything - in fact, I'm very glad Harry has criticized them for obvious reasons

But for me, it was the correct decision. Three games for something as small and petty as that is a bit ridiculous IMO, especially in a major tournament.

Don't think it will make much of a difference though really - he is missing the two crunch games against France and Sweden and is back for the Ukraine game.

**Javi** · 10-12-2011, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by rossdfc

I understand people accusing the FA of double-standards and everything - in fact, I'm very glad Harry has criticized them for obvious reasons

But for me, it was the correct decision. Three games for something as small and petty as that is a bit ridiculous IMO, especially in a major tournament.

Don't think it will make much of a difference though really - he is missing the two crunch games against France and Sweden and is back for the Ukraine game.

Maybe it's Karma for the things he has gotten away with before?

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