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just a graze plate

vanilla bean crème fraiche, mango & passion fruit jam and some hot honey/sea salt on fresh fruit.

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Sigh…here we go again…

The only times I will ever write a post.

Yes, it was a straight red. And, yes, he should have thought through this a lot better. That much has to be admitted.

But let’s also put this into context:

- this is his first red since 2019. Almost 5 years of a clean record

- despite being a forward/striker, being asked to press since the team’s defensive line is weak when he has repeatedly stated that defending is not his strongest skill

- build up on numerous fouls on the team at the beginning of the match that were not called out by ref

- (least impactful) immense pressure to perform and carry the team given their recent forme. Clearly his head was somewhere else.

The tackle was not intentional towards hurting someone. This is clear by the apologies issued post the match. Also let’s not forget that the best in the world are also human and prone to making mistakes.

So yes, he deserved the red card and should get the ban for however many matches is determined by the league. But there is absolutely no reason for the slander, defaming, attacks on the player.

The other player is ok. Kylian himself went through the same incident without the offence being held for a red during the match against Espanyol. These nuances have to be taken into consideration as well to determine the severity of the punishment.

He must see through his penalisation of the match ban and discipline himself better. At his stature, he should not be letting such things get to him and loose his head. Performing under pressure and keeping his composure is a trait he always prides himself with so it’s best for him to continue working on this strength he already possesses.

But what’s really not needed is people coming after him as if he has committed murder. Asking to have a ban for the rest of the season. Or being subjected to a punishment heavier than a fine & match ban. So I guess we are sending him to jail?

Also the name calling is unappreciated and not the way to solve the issue. Recognising a problem is good, correcting the problem is even better. But once again as fans, be supportive, not diminishing.

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flowers for breakfast

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