I am beginning to form the impression that the laws of the game are deliberately studied at the minute/technical level in order that VAR can justify itself.
He has selected Lewis when it is easy to do so. It is negligent to have overlooked him for so long.
Southgate is a good loser and an "oh well we tried". England will never win a major trophy with him in charge.
I would like to thank @Bozza for his magnificent assistance and to all those who commented on this thread . Although I a still gutted with the sanctions I guess you do the "crime?" you serve the time (or sanctions in this case)
The appeal result:
Thank you for your email.
A panel made up of...
Just re-reading the email and the usual course of action in a case like mine is to cancel the ticket and keep the cash.
"We will, on this occasion, return the ticket as the demand for the game is so high"
So the question now is
What other infringements are the club going to let go because...
To be clear I made an error of judgement and the way to wherever is paved with good intentions. This thread was intended to warn others thinking of taking similar action to myself. I am a big boy and will accept the consequences of my actions although I will appeal the severity.
Thank you...
And:
Dear Paul,
Thank you for your reply.
Please confirm whether you would like to use the below as your appeal against the ban, or whether you would like to write anything further?
We will, on this occasion, return the ticket as the demand for the game is so high. However, the ban will...