What I don't get about Rooney's fan is people swear constantly.
They swear at refs, they swear at each other. When you see someone miss, the camera will often catch them yelling "f**k!" or whatever. If the TV company were allowed to place mics above the pitch, they would and we'd all hear that.
Ultimately its the broadcasters fault the words were ever aired.
A two match ban is way over the top, and since Rooney apologised straight away, any other player who does the same and does not show such regret should expect an even worse punishment - though somehow I doubt this will happen.
It also sets a precedent that any player negatively affecting the premier league should be punished.
/rant
They swear at refs, they swear at each other. When you see someone miss, the camera will often catch them yelling "f**k!" or whatever. If the TV company were allowed to place mics above the pitch, they would and we'd all hear that.
Ultimately its the broadcasters fault the words were ever aired.
A two match ban is way over the top, and since Rooney apologised straight away, any other player who does the same and does not show such regret should expect an even worse punishment - though somehow I doubt this will happen.
It also sets a precedent that any player negatively affecting the premier league should be punished.
/rant
I absolutely agree I'm not trying to justify what Rooney did it was stupid but practicly every game you see similar directed at officials. Why is that better?
A couple of weeks ago Cole directed and absolute tirade at a linesman, including several F*** also picked up by microphone by the way. If you are being consistant surely these deserve bans as well.