shocking lack of discipline

[KingBuxton_Forever red]

Originally Posted by NottsRed

Difficult to see on the replay but he got the ball first and momentum took him through the player. Not sure that is a red or not?

It was the very definition of 2 footed. That is a red.

[Code Red]

Originally Posted by NottsRed

Difficult to see on the replay but he got the ball first and momentum took him through the player. Not sure that is a red or not?

Yes, it does look two footed and if deemed dangerous then it doesn't matter if he got the ball first.
A few years ago Sinclair's tackle on Kearney (was it?) got the ball first but the momentum broke his leg. I don't think Lawlor's was as reckless as that though.

[dixienormous]

It's not a red for me, he won the ball with his right foot and he doesn't just jump/lunge in with both feet.

[Alan Attack]

Is it really a shocking lack of discipline?

[Red Light]

Originally Posted by Alan Attack

Is it really a shocking lack of discipline?

No.
A brain fart by Grant at Dover.

If we are going by a simple card count then Lawlor's 2 x reds have greatly exaggerated the situation - two red cards that have both caused significant debate and it could be argued were each marginal. However having returned from one red & suspension you would think Lawlor would have been ultra cautious on his return.

I don't see any 'shocking' change in pattern to the number of yellow cards being picked up - however some silly cards could be avoided - but I don't see a crisis in discipline looming.

[Bigmike]

Originally Posted by Red Light

No.
A brain fart by Grant at Dover.

If we are going by a simple card count then Lawlor's 2 x reds have greatly exaggerated the situation - two red cards that have both caused significant debate and it could be argued were each marginal. However having returned from one red & suspension you would think Lawlor would have been ultra cautious on his return.

I don't see any 'shocking' change in pattern to the number of yellow cards being picked up - however some silly cards could be avoided - but I don't see a crisis in discipline looming.

good post

[Red Light]

The Hartlepool club highlights give a better insight into Lawlor's red card than any alternative coverage.

What is evident is the position of the referee - very close and unobstructed view.

A challenge from the side is perhaps less brutal - I think the situation hasn't helped Lawlor as his attempted lunge like tackle is directly into the path of the opposition player - I would even question the necessity to do such an act - initially he leaves the ground but by the time the attempt tackle is made it doesn't look so bad but he is always going to follow through the player because of his momentum and the 'head on' nature of the players coming into conflict.

I have watched it a dozen times and can perhaps see why the ref has called it - but perhaps Lawlor has given him the decision to make in lunging in.

Perhaps on another day it could have resulted in a yellow - we've all seen worse where no card has been branded.

[blackbrookred]

Originally Posted by NottsRed

Difficult to see on the replay but he got the ball first and momentum took him through the player. Not sure that is a red or not?

It doesn't matter whether players get the ball 1st or not anymore. His right light is well above the ball, definite red.

[Prodigal Dragon]

He committed another poor tackle earlier on but got away with it. Poor technique and positional play than malice, but a Red Card, nevertheless.