you pair of prats. In some way I have more symapthy for Sodje because it was high and late but I doubt he meant it and these things happen (although a bit too often for him). But for Burton that was sheer and utter stupidity. Once booked, and for dissent which I never condone anyway, to do something as silly and blatant as that was ridiculous. I have no sympathy for him. I can't believe people stood and clapped him off. He cost us two points today in my opinion as I'm convinced that even with only 10 on the pitch we would have beaten them. At the end of the day that could cost us automatic promotion. Hit them both hard, where it hurts. And Sodje has a lot to do for me to get back in the team. I've always considered him a loose cannon and that is three sending off's in three seasons and the two this season have cost us vital points. He isn't that much better than Llera, if at all, to be considered a regular starter and deserves a spell on the bench. Spectacular headers and flying tackles are all well and got but not if your'e a liability waiting to happen.
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Sodje now gets a 4 match ban for his second sending off of the season.
I felt sorry for Burton and felt he was a victim of a meglomaniac referee who wanted to show everyone he was not a "homer". He also had played excellently up to then in my view other than the header from Jonjo's cross which he perhaps should have done better with.
I agree that Sodje should have to fight his way back after his suspension but with bookings and injuries the chances are that in reality we will be grateful to have another body by then.
that is rubbish in my opinion. We've been letting in plenty recently and Sodje been involved in all those games. Sodje has seriously let us down twice, today and at Yeovil and cost us points on both occasions. Llera had a mare at Colchester and that's it. No way is Sodje a shoe-in.
Burton had a rush of blood to the head sort of moment, which granted should not be happening to a senior pro like him. However his displays this season have on the whole been exemplary so im willing to forgive
sorry, Burton had two rushes of blood to the head moments and that is what surprises me. A seasoned pro he should know better.
However so long as both players are man enough to stand up apologise to their team mates and the coaching staff, then that'd be enough for me. Water under the bridge and all that, Parky and the management have got more important things to deal with at the moment than start fining players.
At the end of the day this club NEEDS promotion this year and cannot afford to chuck points away because someone has a hissy fit and gets themself sent off. Simple as that in my book.
i have been very pro burton but today he acted like a 17 yr old novice, he has let us all down today firstly with his headed finish, then his attitude to the ref and then the handball, i am all for solidarity but he let you down today, to clap him was just madness he did not deserve your support
Even though I am convinced by Jan 25th, we'll be calling for a Sodje to come straight back in, cause of we are not convinced by Llera, I wish Miguel all the best and hope he can play like he has done since his Colchester nightmare (albeit only a few games, he impressed against Oldham, Saints and today)
Norwich - Xmas 2 years ago.
Yeovil last month
Swindon today.
Burton, 1st time this season hes done something wrong. He'll come back and score more goals this season.
2 players who have been excellent this season.they know they did wrong, not going to criticise them too much.
Whilst on the subject the booking Basey got was again down to ref who doen't understand (and probably never played)the game. Basey was just frustrated and vented his feelings by talking it out on the advertsing hordings.........no-one got injured, no-one swore . so why the booking ?
Sodje now gets a 4 match ban for his second sending off of the season.[/quote]
I suppose Parkie will now have to implement the plan he had when he thought Sodje was going to the African Cup!
Because they're the rules. Same as if someone deliberately handballs it like Burton did. Common sense is all very well with niggly fouls but they were both blatant yellow cards and nine out of ten referees would have done the same.
Give or take the odd two footed kung fu kick.........
What did piss me off though was the refs consistency, as said above. If he was going to stick to the rules then the Swindon player should have been booked for leaving the field of play when celebrating and their right winger should have been booked in the first half when he deliberatly hand balled it in our half (not to mention the 15 fouls of which I think 14 were on Sodje A and all went unpunished!
Burton Knew as soon as he did the handball what was coming and even though the ref was pretty terrible he really had no choice but to send him off.
Shame we're gonna lose Akpo after Brentford and what with Mooney injured we are once again light in the front area. I spoke briefly to Parky a couple of weeks ago and he said he wanted forwards and defenders in the transfer window (money permitting) with the loans of Akpo and Mooney being the forwards . If the board could show how fantastic they are as ever and dig even deeper to help him out then we are in with a great chance. Norwich are the big danger now though.
Hoolahan and Holt are on fire,hopefully their bubble will burst soon. Really don't want to be in the play offs