Central Coast Mariners midfielder Patricio Perez and Perth Glory striker Michael Baird have faced significant penalties from the A-League, receiving two-match bans for diving. Additionally, the appeal process has been suspended.
Today, Baird expressed on the radio his belief that he had the right to challenge the decision, stating, “even murderers get the chance to appeal.”
However, I doubt that some murderers possess the level of integrity that you, Michael Baird, lack. It’s hard to believe he seeks an appeal when he, along with everyone else, knows he dove.
Both players received bans under the A-League’s simulation rules after they were involved in dubious penalty situations that resulted in draws for their teams over the weekend.
In a disgraceful manner, Argentinian Perez won and converted a contentious penalty kick that allowed the Mariners to equalize against Sydney FC, which also resulted in Sky Blues goalkeeper Liam Reddy receiving a red card.
It is high time referees kept the “ungentlemanly conduct” rule in mind. Is it still present in the rule books?
The competition’s match review panel has rescinded Reddy’s red card, allowing him to participate in Sydney FC’s upcoming match against Adelaide United this weekend.
Baird’s dive resulted in a 2-2 draw for the Glory against Melbourne Heart at AAMI Park on Sunday.
Buford Balony says: Good, it’s about time; I just hope that similar actions are taken for every dive, not only for those that lead to penalties. Agree or disagree?
