Bristol C v C Palace

[jonny72]

For me, making out that the ball didn't go in and not telling the ref it did is no different than cheating. I can't see any difference between what the Bristol City players did and Maradonna with his "hand of god". I would be more than just a bit pissed if the Swindon players pulled a stunt like that - I'd prefer to lose than win by cheating.

[Doore]

For me, making out that the ball didn't go in and not telling the ref it did is no different than cheating. I can't see any difference between what the Bristol City players did and Maradonna with his "hand of god". I would be more than just a bit pissed if the Swindon players pulled a stunt like that - I'd prefer to lose than win by cheating.

This sounds puritanical and am not sure how many would agree when actually in the situation - but I couldn't agree with you more.

[penhill red]

It certainly isn't going to get Johnson or City any respect from neutrals, i bet a referee will see to it soon that City get a bit of payback with blatant bias against them, can always rule out goals from corners for pushing without anyone really questioning it!

[Spy]

Johnson did instigate such a gesture once before while Yeovil boss against Plymouth in the League Cup.

Obviously, he's big time now and wouldn't dream of such a gesture these days.

All of this will be long forgotten within a couple of weeks.

...but what if that 3 points gets them into the play offs.