Tag Archives: The FA

Paolo Di Canio: Breaking the law?

Paolo Di Canio was sent to the stands for the third time this season against Macclesfield. The incident arose following a blatant push on the back of Aden Flint, allowing Macclesfield a great goalscoring opportunity which they eventually squandered. The aggrieved Di Canio remonstrated with the fourth official, until referee Keith Stroud hastily sent the Italian to the stands. This third dismissal follows earlier run-ins with referees

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I predict a riot

Unlike the postponement of the England versus The Netherlands International Friendly and cup games in London, the decision to call off our League Cup 1st Round tie at Ashton Gate yesterday did come as a surprise. Whatever my own thoughts regarding delaying the fixture until the 24th August being a tad of an overeaction by the authorities, clearly being tucked up in suburban Swindon I’m

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