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Dokaka said:USArsenal said:not so fast Dokaka.. Carling Cup would only have about 2 rounds by the time his ban is up, and the FA Cup wont have even one unless they have to play in the 2nd round.. (3rd round is in January)
at most, 3 games for cups, probably 2 (and thats if they make it to the 4th round in the CC).. that leaves 9-10 league games
Oh. Still, I stand by my previous point that these bans are inconsistent.
Racism nets you 8 games, being a bit whiny on the sidelines (Wenger etc) gives you 1-2 games and physicality attacking someone - but not exactly dangerously - will leave you out for 12 games.
Considering the problems the league and football in general has had with racism, I find it appalling that Suarez got let off with 8 games.
Barton's ban is fine considering his history, but it's like the FA has completely given up on fighting racism. I mean, John Terry just got called up to the NT even though he has a court date regarding racism not a month after the cup is done.
I think the evidence, or lack of, is what kept the Suarez ban down. I think if the cameras or referee had of clearly picked him up using racial slurs than it would have been a lot longer.