If you're a footballer in England, the FA and Pro Webb are basically telling you "If you want to gain an advantage by provoking the opposition into a reaction, go in hard. We've got your back".

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Am I amplifying someone I generally disagree with, who I think is prone to posturing and sanctimony, simply because they’re sticking up for one of our players? Possibly, yes.

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That’s why despite all its progress English football, especially the national team, is still second rate. A wild over the top challenge is overlooked and the reaction is judged more harshly.

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I'm not an Arsenal fan but as a general thing I hate stuttered run ups for a penalty, just run and hit the fucking thing

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a 16yo had his seasoned threatened by a horror challenge and he slightly moves towards the opposition player and is immediately sent off. English refs couldn't care less about player safety

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