[Danny]

http://ibroxnoise.blogspot.com/2011/12/whe...e-not-dive.html

I write a Rangers blog, but after the Boateng incident yesterday I decided to write about simulation in general.

[Zed.D]

Nah, 5 match is way too much, acid! IMO 2-3 is enough, depending on the nature of the dive and how it affects the outcome of the game.

Sometimes there's contact, but the player exaggerates in going down, that would deserve less bans than, for example, Gila's dive against Celtic where there was no contact at all and Gila dived 2 seconds late.

At the same time, diving in a regular Serie A game that's almost won anyway cannot be punished as severely as diving in a title decider or a CL semi-final.

Well, it's not as easy to set a rule on diving as one thinks!

[acid911]

Nah, 5 match is way too much, acid! IMO 2-3 is enough, depending on the nature of the dive and how it affects the outcome of the game.

Well anything that creates the fear in their mind. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) And just take this pathetic exercise out of their system. Maybe 2-3 for first offense and higher number for repeat ones. I mean, what Gilardino did deserved a big slap on the wrists, ban plus fine. Same goes for that actor from Barcelona (who peaked through his fingers).

And really, 5 matches are not too much, come to think of it, usually a month on the sidelines. Players spend three or four times as much visiting hospitals. But like I said, the real point is preventing people from deliberate diving. It is a negative thing, reflects poorly on the game as well as the club, and is plain cheating. Same goes for harsh and vicious tackles.

I mean, if Pato did not have such a fear of harsh tackles, he'd let lose every Sunday. You know it. I know it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Just like the good old days. Now when I see Pato, the guy is just too careful so as not to get hurt or injure himself.