Jonathan Kodjia - SOLD

[berneboy]

This really is a ridiculous decision. If the appeal has been rejected, and the FA website says it was, then his ban should stand. So where does the one game ban come from? It makes no sense. I'm pleased but puzzled.

[Jimbo]

Have we confirmed what the one match ban is for? It can't be the original offence as that was a straight red which carries a 3 match ban. If it wasn't a straight red then the ban would have been rescinded and downgraded to a yellow card. So what offence has been committed for the one match ban?

Alternatively the FA are making it up as they go along with Villa, again.

Indeed. I await the official reason. Was it violent conduct or not? He's already missed the majority of one game, which seems punishment enough for whatever it was if it wasn't violent conduct. Anybody know the rules?

[Dave]

Have we confirmed what the one match ban is for? It can't be the original offence as that was a straight red which carries a 3 match ban. If it wasn't a straight red then the ban would have been rescinded and downgraded to a yellow card. So what offence has been committed for the one match ban?

Alternatively the FA are making it up as they go along with Villa, again.

A red card doesn't automatically equate to a three match ban. There are offences (such as violent conduct) which result in three matches, but others that result in a one match ban. See Ashley Williams against Man Utd the other week for example.

So it still seems pretty odd, but not because a red card means three matches.

[auntiesledd]

Don't quite get the one match ban thing personally.

No neither do I. It's like they've admitted it wasn't a sending off offence, but more like a yellow card offence. Perhaps they've given him a one match ban to save the Ref's blushes?

Funnily enough, I too suspect this nonsensical decision is all about saving the credibility of the Ref.

Like he ever had any.   

[PeterWithesShin]

I thought a 1 game ban was for a red given for a professional foul, or 2 yellows. Neither of which apply in this case.

[Dave]

Have we confirmed what the one match ban is for? It can't be the original offence as that was a straight red which carries a 3 match ban. If it wasn't a straight red then the ban would have been rescinded and downgraded to a yellow card. So what offence has been committed for the one match ban?

Alternatively the FA are making it up as they go along with Villa, again.

Indeed. I await the official reason. Was it violent conduct or not?

"Jonathan Kodjia has had a claim for wrongful dismissal rejected following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing.

The Aston Villa forward was sent off for violent conduct against Fulham on Monday 17 April 2017.

However, Kodjia’s claim that the punishment was excessive was successful and his suspension has been reduced from three games to one game with immediate effect"

So it's a fudge, but probably works out better than the alternative. i.e it stayed at three matches.

[PeterWithesShin]

Translated as "we know the ref got it wrong but don't want to admit it".

[aj2k77]

Second bookable offence or Professional foul is a one game ban. I can't find anything else which carries a one game ban which relates to Kodjia on Monday. They've made it up, ******.

[Louzie0]

One match ban apparently.

That's harsh.

About time that clubs could say which match!
I know, it wouldn't be a sanction unless it followed, but still.

[paul_e]

Translated as "we know the ref got it wrong but don't want to admit it".

That's clearly the case, they've admitted it wasn't a red card offence but don't want to contradict the match officials so they've made something up.  As with the Bacuna one I'm pretty fed up of the FA taking the piss with Villa player bans.

[Richard E]

Translated as "we know the ref got it wrong but don't want to admit it".

That's clearly the case, they've admitted it wasn't a red card offence but don't want to contradict the match officials so they've made something up.  As with the Bacuna one I'm pretty fed up of the FA taking the piss with Villa player bans.

Couldn't agree more. This is a total bullsh*t decision.

[devilla]

So Kodjia is still guilty of "violent conduct" but it's a one match ban and the red card still stands.

Fredericks gets off scott free.

Totally smacks of not wanting to admit that the referee got it very badly wrong.

Boils my piss.

[berneboy]

I googled and found Bacuna' s suspension explanation but not Kodjia' s.
http://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/discipline/written-reasons

[Matt C]

Broke his ankle and could be out until the start of next season according to the OS.

[Walmley_Villa]

Magic