Colchester v Swindon pre match chat and matchday thread

[Nomoreheroes]

Exactly - which equates to...a yellow card each 

Don't disagree, but I don't think there would be strong enough grounds for the 3 match ban to be over turned. Harsh, but it is what it is unfortunately.

[OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR]

Don't disagree, but I don't think there would be strong enough grounds for the 3 match ban to be over turned. Harsh, but it is what it is unfortunately.

Absolutely.... there's zero chance of it getting overturned...😞

[Flashheart]

I can't see it getting turned over.

Has Wellens said anything about it? He mentioned trying to get in a replacement, so I guess we can take that to mean they will not be appealing.

[OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR]

No, stupid though the initial decision was, it would be equally stupid to appeal, especially if bans are still increased for what are deemed to be 'frivolous' appeals. Don't know if they still do that.

[RedRag]

I have made the mistake of playing the man rather than the ball.  Excuse me a little hypocrisy but whilst bantz and argument are one entertaining facet of this forum, I personally regret Joteddyred's potential loss to the forum.  I hope she does return and especially that anyone who has clashed with her echo that sentiment.

Above all else, we share an amazing and wonderful affliction.  It's called Stfc and this forum is a great outlet.  ;

[horlock07]

Bugger me, one lousy result and we have got arguments and flouncing!

[Peter Venkman]

It was the cup...we played a weakened team...shit happens.

Lets move on and concentrate on keeping the run going in the league.

Massive loss with Yates ban but we need more strikers anyway so maybe it will hurry along the transfer process.

No knee jerk, apparently we played quite well up to the sending off.

Next game will be more important.

[Red Frog]

No, stupid though the initial decision was, it would be equally stupid to appeal, especially if bans are still increased for what are deemed to be 'frivolous' appeals. Don't know if they still do that.

I think they're eminently giveable reds. Certainly not as controversial as you indicated. Without Yates, we've got the footy equivalent of Boycott's "What would this score look like with two more wickets down?" We actually need not one but two more strikers.

[The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey]

Wellens, the squad and the club have to suck it up and get on with it. Players are going to get suspended/injured throughout the season - like every other club.

Despite their start, Exeter fans think they are playing pretty shite. We’ll turn them over without Yates.

[Reg Smeeton]

Breakspear strikes again!

We did once win a game with him as ref, but yes, had I known then would have expected something dire.

 I do wonder if gaffers know about these things, and so tell the players not to give him an opportunity 

[Reg Smeeton]

Wellens, the squad and the club have to suck it up and get on with it. Players are going to get suspended/injured throughout the season - like every other club.

Despite their start, Exeter fans think they are playing pretty shite. We’ll turn them over without Yates.

Well we haven't won a league fixture at Sid James's Park since 85/86, so overdue.  TBF mind we haven't played them that many times mostly being at a higher level, but the last couple of seasons, have been pretty dire down there, so a draw would represent progress.

[Red Frog]

We did once win a game with him as ref, but yes, had I known then would have expected something dire.

 I do wonder if gaffers know about these things, and so tell the players not to give him an opportunity  

In Wellens' interview on Wiltshire Sound, he says people were telling him on Monday that Brakspear always sends people off in our games. A text sent in after the game said Brakspear gave more cards than any other ref last season, so we should have been warned.

[Flashheart]

He's so far dished out 12 yellows and 3 reds this season. He's only reffed 2 matches.

[OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR]

According to the laws of the game I'm sure the red cards were 'giveable'. Common sense tells me otherwise.

[Red Frog]

He's so far dished out 12 yellows and 3 reds this season. He's only reffed 2 matches.

FFS. He's out of control. Menace to the game.