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I think that's the point. They don't want refs to use 'common sense' because that means you'll get different refs interpreting things for themselves and inconsistency.  Their solution to that; remove all subjectivity from the game. This means no more inconsistency and its absolutely clear to everyone why decisions go the way they do. It all sounds so plausible and sensible on paper. But when this kind of thing is put to the test in the real world it clearly shows itself to be utter b*****ks.  
There is 'harsh' and there is completely 'unfair'. What happened to Spurs there was completely unfair and there shouldn't be a place in the rules where something happening completely out of the control of the players is a 'foul'. What a nonsense this game is becoming.

I think that's the point. They don't want refs to use 'common sense' because that means you'll get different refs interpreting things for themselves and inconsistency.  Their solution to that; remove all subjectivity from the game. This means no more inconsistency and its absolutely clear to everyone why decisions go the way they do. It all sounds so plausible and sensible on paper. But when this kind of thing is put to the test in the real world it clearly shows itself to be utter b*****ks.  
There is 'harsh' and there is completely 'unfair'. What happened to Spurs there was completely unfair and there shouldn't be a place in the rules where something happening completely out of the control of the players is a 'foul'. What a nonsense this game is becoming.

Apart from Shinnie at left back (I'd still go with Forsyth at the moment, for all his weaknesses... at least he is an experienced fullback) I thought "that's not bad at all".  And then I realised - hold on - that team has no place for Bird, Sibley or England's record goalscorer. And I suppose that means we might have something like a decent squad in a couple of month's time when everybody is fit!? 

Apart from Shinnie at left back (I'd still go with Forsyth at the moment, for all his weaknesses... at least he is an experienced fullback) I thought "that's not bad at all".  And then I realised - hold on - that team has no place for Bird, Sibley or England's record goalscorer. And I suppose that means we might have something like a decent squad in a couple of month's time when everybody is fit!? 

Maybe we should have offered him a contract?
Oh, what’s that? We did and he chose to leave? 

If we could just sort out the present I'd be 1 very happy ram.

I did wonder why the Reading manager was featuring quite so often. Next time Owen, it might be worth pointing out that the club aren't responsible for the footage (if you did this time and I missed it, sorry).

Due to staffing restrictions we’re having to take EFL pictures. I was getting frustrated with it too, trust me. 

Villa player down injured.  Leeds player makes out to kick the ball out to enable treatment.  Everyone stops.  Leeds play on... and score.  All Hell breaks out.  Bielsa orders Whites to stand aside, allowing Villa to score a "free goal" equaliser.
Bielsa hailed a sporting God, (And Leeds are later awarded a Fair Play award!) despite it being his team that cheated in the first place!
Same old Dirties... Always cheating!  

This all comes down to weak management. I'm afraid we need another manager who will instill some discipline and respect for this club. We are going in the wrong direction.

This is obviously a big mess, and it does seem a shame that - whatever Keogh is alleged to have done to warrant being sacked, that his many years of service and high standing with (most) fans - could not be recognised and (as mentioned above) an amicable parting of the ways couldn’t have been achieved.  
 
Nobody looks good in this.. the club appear both inconsistent and a bit heartless (even though i imagine there are a lot of things that aren’t in the public domain yet); the player has had his reputation and legacy completely tarnished (if it wasn’t already... and I know that many won’t think of him as having a legacy but 2 player of the year trophies and this many games means a little bit I think... not absolute legend status, but certainly somebody we could recognise as having had a big part to play over a considerable period of time).
Mel certainly doesn’t seem to have a sentimental bone in his body!  

The people on here banging on about consistency bothers me a little - unless they know all of the facts, in which case please let us know.
There are many factors which mean consistency is over ruled at many different levels.
My 6 month old dog shat on the kitchen floor and chewed through the phone cable the other day - got away with a mild ticking off, if my 12 year old dog had done it .....
My 18 year old took my car without asking, my 12 year old took my car without asking.
A murderer who shows remorse, pleads guilty and promises not to do it again tends to get a lighter sentence than someone who pleads not guilty, and swears that the DNA was planted, he wasn't there, it was his brother .... That is the rule of UK law, which has developed over 100's of years.
To me Lawrence and Bennett have both gone down the "we will take whatever punishment is thrown at us!" "we did wrong line". Whereas Alfie Keogh is in complete denial and will not even compromise with a pay cut while not being able to fulfill his duties.
If I had done what he has and my employer offered me a quarter of my wage to stay at home until retirement I would snatch their hands off. 
 
And then apologize for snatching their hands off.

Got to feel sorry for Cocu, the atmosphere at the club must stink at the moment and none of it is his doing.  Must wonder what he’s got himself into.

Got to feel sorry for Cocu, the atmosphere at the club must stink at the moment and none of it is his doing.  Must wonder what he’s got himself into.

Got to feel sorry for Cocu, the atmosphere at the club must stink at the moment and none of it is his doing.  Must wonder what he’s got himself into.

Got to feel sorry for Cocu, the atmosphere at the club must stink at the moment and none of it is his doing.  Must wonder what he’s got himself into.

Got to feel sorry for Cocu, the atmosphere at the club must stink at the moment and none of it is his doing.  Must wonder what he’s got himself into.

Got to feel sorry for Cocu, the atmosphere at the club must stink at the moment and none of it is his doing.  Must wonder what he’s got himself into.

Got to feel sorry for Cocu, the atmosphere at the club must stink at the moment and none of it is his doing.  Must wonder what he’s got himself into.

Got to feel sorry for Cocu, the atmosphere at the club must stink at the moment and none of it is his doing.  Must wonder what he’s got himself into.

Got to feel sorry for Cocu, the atmosphere at the club must stink at the moment and none of it is his doing.  Must wonder what he’s got himself into.

Got to feel sorry for Cocu, the atmosphere at the club must stink at the moment and none of it is his doing.  Must wonder what he’s got himself into.

Got to feel sorry for Cocu, the atmosphere at the club must stink at the moment and none of it is his doing.  Must wonder what he’s got himself into.

This does seem very odd doesn’t it?  Maybe other things going on not in the public domain yet?  

Firstly how dreadfully sad this is for a man who gave everything he could on the pitch for many years 
I assume the club offered alternative employment which was turned down following an investigation and disciplinary hearing where there will be facts we are simply not party to.
the other two players have been through a similar process and their punishment has been previously documented and accepted 
and the finish up - what a dreadful situation for the club to have to deal with.