pete 2,499 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Celtic striker Georgios Samaras in the clear over Old Firm clash with Allan McGregor Oct 25 2010 GEORGIOS SAMARAS will not be punished by the Scottish Football Association following an incident with Allan McGregor in yesterday's Old Firm derby. There was speculation Samaras could be in trouble after appearing to clash with the Rangers goalkeeper during the match at Celtic Park. McGregor, himself, was recently given a retrospective ban for aiming a kick at Aberdeen's Chris Maguire. However, the incident with Samaras was deemed not to be violent conduct. The laws of the game state: "A player is guilty of violent conduct if he uses excessive force or brutality against an opponent when not challenging for the ball." Well there is a surprise. To be honest it didn't really warrant any ban but neither did McGregor for the Aberdeen incident 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
metlika 0 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 However his consistent challenges throughout imo deserved a ban, I'll wait 11 days and maybe they will change their mind. http://www.gersnetonline.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=21887 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedan 93 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Once again the rules are not clear enough. Shagger made no contact but there was 'intent'. Samaras makes contact (albeit minimal) but its deemed there was no intent? FFS, look at the incident, he's caught the ball and at least a full 2 seconds after he has caught it he gets the knee tap. If thats not intent to harm then i don't know what is. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted October 26, 2010 Author Share Posted October 26, 2010 However his consistent challenges throughout imo deserved a ban, I'll wait 11 days and maybe they will change their mind. http://www.gersnetonline.co.uk/vb/showthread.php?t=21887 Don't hold your breath! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig 5,199 Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 I didnt think his wee knee to the head deserved a card. A nothing incident. But his assault on Naismith at the end deserved a red, no doubt about it. He should receive a lengthy ban for that yet he cant as he was yellow carded for it. No worries though, he is shite, so long may he continue to feature in their starting line-up. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wija 0 Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 I woudl have said it was intent to cause a reaction..... which could have caused far worse incidents. The Law is an Arse 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza_8 233 Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 I didnt think his wee knee to the head deserved a card. A nothing incident. As was McGregors up at Pittodrie but he was still banned. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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