Birkett and Haskell Cited

tim15 · Post by **tim15** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:07 am

Have just read the BBC report:-

Now don't do it again! take the slap on the wrists and behave.
They must be laughing their heads off back at Adams Park

Citing panel, as Jim Royal would say "my A##e!"

mol2 · Post by **mol2** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:08 am

Tiger's seem to take a firmer hand on their own players where foul play is concerned.

Perhaps this policy has been influenced by repeated examples of Tigers being cited, found gilty and punished more severely than those playing for other clubs who probably won't even get cited let alone punished.

Perhaps whe should do what other clubs do and contest citings rather than do the honorable thing?

It seem there is one rule for us and another for the rest of them.
Another example (not of foul play) was the recent L Irish game - we had an attacking 5 metre scrum - all but one of their defensive line was standing inside the try line yet neither the ref nor touch judge did a thing to idicate off side.

RayDTuTu · Post by **RayDTuTu** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:10 am

Seems rather lenient.
But he will miss the game against Tigers so a bit of a boost for us.

Chesterfield Chris · Post by **Chesterfield Chris** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:14 am

Joke city!

I note there were mitigating circumstances. I dont suppose that the autumn internationals are coming up or that he is an insect has anything to do with it!

daktari · Post by **daktari** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:21 am

Is that my elbow or my @rse?

EssexTiger · Post by **EssexTiger** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:24 am

This will raise the opinion of one rule for Wasps and another for the rest.

Perhaps for once I agree with them!

rdracup · Post by **rdracup** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:49 am

It is hard to reconcile last years general scale of punishment with these sentances ... except of course for Dayglo's one week for stroking Julian's hair... a very minor offence... for which he is eternally sorry for.

Irrespective of the inconstency it sends the wrong messge to all players ... stamp and you may get away with a warning .... grossly over react when provoked and you will get away with a week not 6 weeks.

Its not good for the game ....

I trust Tigers will show no mercy on Friday for the wounded insects and will put them out of their misery... unlilke Blackett et al who seem to think being nice to Wasps is a pre-requist of the job.

Alatoruk · Post by **Alatoruk** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:20 pm

and no mention of it on the wasps website. lol

mind you their messageboard only has 3 threads with posts on today as well.

tigerfeet13 · Post by **tigerfeet13** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:21 pm

RayDTuTu wrote:Seems rather lenient.
But he will miss the game against Tigers so a bit of a boost for us.

A boost for us...not really given how awful he has played so far this season.

bc · Post by bc » Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:29 pm

Just proves that there is one rule Wasps and one for Tigers. Haskell gets away with 1 week due to provocation and mitigating circumstances! White gets is bo**ocks squeezed by O'Kelly last seaon and is banned for at least 3 weeks for retaliation . Could someone tell how those circumstances are not provocation and mitigating?
The disciplinary process is a joke.

FlyingTiger · Post by **FlyingTiger** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:47 pm

As the charge was reduced to 'dangerous play'and with Rawlinson punching Vickery in the head 5 times I guess one week is about right?

The Cat · Post by **The Cat** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:55 pm

Crumby wrote: i remember the late and high hit on Jordan Crane last year

I'm sure Jordan remembers it to , and will no doubt have a little "word" with Haskell when they meet at Wycombe .

adamv6 · Post by **adamv6** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 12:59 pm

I am sure Jordan Crane remembers it. I emailled him a link to it - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq-68kyQ5TA !

EssexTiger · Post by **EssexTiger** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 1:02 pm

What is the direct line that Wasps have to the RFU and BBC? Is it called creeping or 'something' licking?

Perhaps we ought to subscribe to the RFU Whisky fund!

Good start to season though for them!

The Cat · Post by **The Cat** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 6:33 am

adamv6 wrote:I am sure Jordan Crane remembers it. I emailled him a link to it - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Yq-68kyQ5TA !

That was kind of you

, I'm sure he appreciated the reminder .

And yes , if any of you have spotted it , the comments added by nickcat0 , on the youtube video are indeed mine , your very own The Cat

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Birkett and Haskell Cited

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