Comments on: A Moment of Madness

By: ü75

ü75 — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:06:59 +0000

‘Tis true. Blanco’s suspension was for two years from the US Open Cup.

By: The Fan's Attic

The Fan's Attic — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 22:07:52 +0000

Last year Blanco punched somebody in a game, he was suspended but only from US Open Cup matches. No MLS sanctions if I recall correctly.

By: Robert

Robert — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:44:01 +0000

What are the consequences for Wick for his actions? Will the governing body that has control over this type of behavior take action or will it look the other way and by doing so condone this type of behavior. This is a side of sports that needs and demands a response. There is no way that this type of behavior should be allowed to go unpunished in any league or any sport. The european player got baned for taking a dive in a game which pails in comparison to this behavior. I will be watching to see if any and an appropriate action is taken and I doubt I will be alone.

By: The Fan's Attic

The Fan's Attic — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:29:40 +0000

@Ned: maybe if he did hit his head he would never have managed Norwich. make of that what you will.

By: WhiteHartAttack

WhiteHartAttack — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:42:03 +0000

regardless of whether he made contact, it is quite clear in the Laws of the game that a player will be sent off if he kick or ATTEMPTS to kick (in this case kick was chosen over strike, either way its the same result). i will be absolutley appalled if he escapes some sort of ban…

By: Army of Dad

Army of Dad — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:20:27 +0000

Ryan has it exactly right. Ned, what if he had just swung a fist, but still missed Montero? Deliberately kick at, but miss a player? All are examples of violent conduct and all straight red cards, regardless of contact.

In this case he is even looking down right at the man and is deliberately trying to stomp on him. It is a well deserved red card. I watched most of the game and the ref seemed to have done an excellent job punishing misconduct throughout the match.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:59:53 +0000

But in your scenario, raising your arm is equal to simply walking over to Montero. Taking a swing at the Whitney fan, even if you completely miss him, would still put you in a bit of trouble no?

By: Norfolk Ned

Norfolk Ned — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:38:43 +0000

@Army of Dad. Bryan Gunn used to run at the goal when coming onto the pitch, he would then jump and head (missing by inches) under the bar. One day he might of missed and knocked himself out, he didn’t though. I also thought about punching a man listening to Whitney Houston at 500 decibels on the subway this am, I slightly raised my arm but didn’t hit him.

By: Nathaniel

Nathaniel — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:05:33 +0000

Agreeing with Army Of Dad here. I just watched the video, and the first thing I thought was that he actually didn’t ‘land’ on him.

Regardless, it’s an a**hole move and if any of the officials on the pitch saw something like that, they’re going to card your ass, irrespective of whether you made contact.

Dumbass.

By: Ibracadabra

Ibracadabra — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:54:57 +0000

Pat Onstad can’t be the douchiest player. To compare a player to a cleansing product for vaginas, the player must have at least been able to try and lock down said vaginas over the past 10-20 years…

Onstad is approaching 50. He probably has no clue what “douche” even means.