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Originally Posted by Hoopie1
They can claim "excessive punishment", whatever that is.
It's the punishment laid down in the laws for serious foul play
I could understand them appealing for it to be rescinded altogether, but don't understand how they think they have grounds to appeal the length of the ban.
I don't recall any precedent, but remember Chelsea appealing Matic's dismissal on the grounds that he was provoked when he shoved Ashley Barnes in the back.
Frivolous appeal?