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Rodwell won appeal for ‘soft as shit’ red card

Jack Rodwell, the Everton midfielder, has successfully appealed the red card he received during the Barclays Premier League loss to Liverpool.

Action must be taken regarding referees who are overly eager to issue cards, or they risk tarnishing the game.

Upon the issuance of the red card following a challenge on Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, Everton fans were outraged, as referee Martin Atkinson showed the card after just 23 minutes in the Premier League match that ended 2-0 in favor of Liverpool.

One Liverpool supporter, Grant, commented on our report of the Merseyside derby regarding Atkinson: “Absolutely disgraceful refereeing. He should be sacked for that display. How can any team have even the slightest hope of winning when you’re playing 10 v 12? The ref ruined what would have been an incredible game. He doesn’t deserve a job at Tesco’s let alone as a referee.”

Meanwhile, Jason, who is based in Brisbane, remarked: “It’s hard to imagine how that game would have unfolded without the send-off. Only the most biased Liverpool fan could argue that challenge warranted a red card.”

Replays supported the fans’ stance, clearly indicating that the Everton midfielder had legitimately made contact with the ball before the momentum of the tackle resulted in contact with the Uruguayan.

This perspective was confirmed by officials from the Football Association, who supported Everton’s appeal against the referee’s verdict.

As a result, Rodwell will not face a three-match suspension, which is the standard penalty for a straight red card.

“I thought it ruined the game,” stated Everton manager David Moyes regarding the red card after the Merseyside derby.

“There are numerous inquiries made about tackles in derby matches, but that instance was not caused by a poor tackle from a player.”

Buford Balony remarks: The sending off was utterly disgraceful. I am still astonished by the popularity of soccer in the UK, especially considering how WEAK the game and its players appear to be. Poms feel they are incredibly tough, yet when watching their beloved game, they come across as WEAKLINGS. They always claim “it’s still a man’s game.” My response to that is “my rear.” Perhaps Gareth Ellis should consider playing soccer and demonstrate what it truly means to be a real man.

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