The real derby

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Lickalotapuss wrote:

I think this is strange aswell, the referee might "see" an incident and book a player but the TV replays from various different angles could prove that a player should have actually being given a straight red but because of the refs report the players yellow doesn't get upgraded. I think the FA should use TV replays after the game on every occasion where the refs decision is under question, both to upgrade and downgrade bookings/sendings off.

I'm definitely agreeing with that. The problems arise because the rules that are already in place don't allow for any kind of common sense or consistency.

I don't think cameras are the solution to everything (I'm still not sure about the goal line/decisions on the day thing), but I do think that violent conduct, serious foul play, and in particular play acting, could be looked at retrospectively by a panel and the offenders hit extremely hard.