Luton – Reflections On Moments Of Madness
The weekend is fast approaching but, as I’ve mentioned before, international football will be the centre of attention.
With no Hatters action, I thought I’d take the opportunity to take one last look at the FA Cup action from last weekend.
One incident continues to generate headlines, that of Aleksandar Mitrovic receiving a straight red card for pushing the referee, Chris Kavanagh, in the quarter-final tie between Manchester United and Fulham, at Old Trafford.
It was a moment of madness that, following the awarding of a penalty to Manchester United, saw three red cards waved.
But the one received by Mitrovic continues to be the main talking point.
A straight red card normally carries a three-game ban but there are calls for the striker to be given an extended ban.
Many are comparing the incident to when Paulo Di Canio pushed another referee Paul Alcock to the ground and, subsequently received an 11-game ban for his actions.
Now I’m not so sure that Mitrovic will receive such a severe punishment but his actions need to be made an example of although some pundits are way off the mark when they mention Mitrovic’s action in the same context as Eric Cantona’s kung-fu kick on the Crystal Palace supporter, Matthew Simmons, for which he received a 9-month ban.
But what are your views on the ongoing situation, what punishment would you like to see meted out to Mitrovic?
Also, can you recall any similar gross incidents involving Luton Town players in the distant past?
If so, please feel free to remind us in the comment facility beneath this article.
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