Steve Foster was trying to get himself sent-off at the end of the 82-83 season so he could play in the final. It was treated mostly as a comical thing to do and everyone seemed to sympathise. I've no problem with them doing it in this situation (Real Madrid) because there is nothing on their last game so may as well have their players suspended for that rather than a crucial tie.
QuoteSteve Foster was trying to get himself sent-off at the end of the 82-83 season so he could play in the final. It was treated mostly as a comical thing to do and everyone seemed to sympathise. I've no problem with them doing it in this situation (Real Madrid) because there is nothing on their last game so may as well have their players suspended for that rather than a crucial tie.I seem to remember this, he tried everything to get sent off including ridiculous handballs but the ref wouldnt send him off! Brighton did well in the final without him and drew 2-2 with Man U, and he returned for the replay only to lose 4-0.
Makes perfect sense to me. Good tactics
It leaves a bad taste in the mouth.
I say fair play. It's a stupid rule with the yellow cards, so fair game for getting around an unfair rule.