Andoni Iraola can be seeking to construct on a profitable begin with Bournemouth (Photograph by Steve Bardens/Getty Photos)
Bournemouth may very well be fined for what they did in opposition to Crystal Palace just lately.
The 2 groups performed out an exhilarating 3-3 draw within the Premier League on the weekend, and a last-minute penalty allowed Crystal Palace to claw their approach again into the sport.
Bournemouth gamers have been sad
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi was introduced down contained in the penalty space by Bafode Diakite, and Crystal Palace have been awarded the last-minute penalty in opposition to the Cherries.
Nevertheless, Bournemouth gamers have been sad with the choice, and a few of their gamers surrounded the referee, Jarred Gillett, to protest in opposition to his resolution.
The Premier League already has a rule in place the place solely captains are allowed to method referees, and some other participant surrounding them can be issued sanctions.
Punishment for Cherries?
Now, PGMOL skilled and former chief Keith Hackett has revealed to Soccer Insider that Bournemouth good face a wonderful after crowding the referee in opposition to Crystal Palace.
“It’s in opposition to protocol. Although there’s ‘captains solely’, I hope the protocol is that referees being surrounded by three or extra gamers is a reportable situation.
“That turns into a possible wonderful for the offending crew, and despite the fact that they’re massive selections, this have to be stopped. As a fan, you get the frustration.
“You need your crew to win, however Gillett had an important efficiency. He understands what’s a foul and what isn’t. He’s bang in kind, give him the video games.”
It will likely be attention-grabbing to see if the cherries are punished within the coming weeks.
The Cherries will definitely hope to flee a wonderful this time, however they must be extra cautious throughout heated moments on the pitch. They’ve began the season nicely, and they’re going to look to construct on that within the coming weeks.
