Doyle sending off

[Gordons Cumming]

A bit harsh to say the least.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lbp-9jSCZpQ

[TBM]

I dont think so......

He did lead with the elbow and it was a 2nd yellow, rather than a straight red

[Svlad Cjelli]

Agreed with TBM - not malicious, but definitely clumsy.

[Gordons Cumming]

Footballers are far too soft nowadays......and referees are even softer.

[Svlad Cjelli]

Doyle had been arguing back with the ref for the previous 10 minutes or so - and just a few minutes earlier had been booked for a really lazy, sloppy tackle from behind, plus Armenia were down to 10 men themselves, so in the context of the game no surprises it was a red.

[LUX]

plus that Armenian red card for the goalie was a massive error.

OTOH I still love Doyle.

[Gordons Cumming]

Doyle had been arguing back with the ref for the previous 10 minutes or so - and just a few minutes earlier had been booked for a really lazy, sloppy tackle from behind, plus Armenia were down to 10 men themselves, so in the context of the game no surprises it was a red.

So the ref booked and sent him off for dissent and used the iffy arm decision to do it?

Well done.

[Svlad Cjelli]

Doyle had been arguing back with the ref for the previous 10 minutes or so - and just a few minutes earlier had been booked for a really lazy, sloppy tackle from behind, plus Armenia were down to 10 men themselves, so in the context of the game no surprises it was a red.

So the ref booked and sent him off for dissent and used the iffy arm decision to do it?

Well done.

Nope, but he was clearly trying the patience of the ref - and when there was a marginal decision he therefore didn't get any benefit of the doubt.

[Gordons Cumming]

Doyle had been arguing back with the ref for the previous 10 minutes or so - and just a few minutes earlier had been booked for a really lazy, sloppy tackle from behind, plus Armenia were down to 10 men themselves, so in the context of the game no surprises it was a red.

So the ref booked and sent him off for dissent and used the iffy arm decision to do it?

Well done.

Nope, but he was clearly trying the patience of the ref - and when there was a marginal decision he therefore didn't get any benefit of the doubt.

Refs try my patience every game. Can I send them off please?

[Terminal Boardom]

Refs try my patience every game. Can I send them off please?

Instead of moaning, why dont you become one? Maybe then you will understand how difficult the job is.

[Ian Royal]

Doyle had been arguing back with the ref for the previous 10 minutes or so - and just a few minutes earlier had been booked for a really lazy, sloppy tackle from behind, plus Armenia were down to 10 men themselves, so in the context of the game no surprises it was a red.

So the ref booked and sent him off for dissent and used the iffy arm decision to do it?

Well done.

Persistent behaviour which could be punished by a yellow. As an individual challenge it's a harsh yellow. In the context of an iffy red given to the other team, on a yellow already and giving the ref lip it's a very avoidable card.

[TBM]

the ref was just looking for an excuse to give Doyle that 2nd yellow.........he then jumps with his arm up and there it is, the ref has his reason to pull out the red

[sandman]

What a surprise a referee who wants to be the star of the show. Attention seekers the lot of 'em.

[cmonurz]

He led with the arm and caught the Armenian in the face. On what planet is that not at least a yellow card? Can't have any complaints about that one.

[Gordons Cumming]

Refs try my patience every game. Can I send them off please?

Instead of moaning, why dont you become one? Maybe then you will understand how difficult the job is.

I did once, everyone kept moaning at me.