Monday, April 6, 2009

Guardian: Don't Fart While Taking A Penalty

Footballer given yellow card 'for breaking wind' during penalty shot
Referee books Chorlton Villa player for distracting rival with 'ungentlemanly conduct' at key moment in match

The drive to bring good manners back to football has reached new heights after a referee issued a yellow card to a player for "breaking wind" as a penalty was being taken.

The official deemed the act "ungentlemanly conduct" and booked the player responsible. However Chorlton Villa, who conceded a goal on the second take, went on to win the match 6-4 against local rivals International Manchester FC at Turn Moss in Stretford, Manchester, last Sunday....


Click here to read report. http://www.guardian.co.uk

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