Chris Foy, a former Premier League referee, believes that Mickel Miller of Plymouth Argyle should have been sent off against Preston North End.
Ryan Ledson was the victim of a late challenge from the Argyle man during the first half of last weekend’s match at Home Park, which PNE won 0-1 thanks to Liam Millar’s fifth goal of the year. However, John Busby, the referee, waved a yellow card. According to Foy, who evaluates significant calls from the games over the weekend, Miller’s foul qualified for a straight red card.
According to what he said to Sky Sports, “The refereeing team needs to be aware that two opposing players may enter the challenge as the Plymouth Argyle no. 14 takes a heavy touch. The referee must be aware of trigger signs and the Plymouth No. 14’s commitment to a challenge.
“The challenge is made quickly and from a distance. The Plymouth No. 14 is also airborne, which increases force when it enters the tackle. When all the elements are considered, this is a challenge that was made with undue force and puts his opponent’s safety in jeopardy. A straight red card for serious foul play would have been the appropriate course of action.
PNE CEO Ryan Lowe commented on the incident, saying, “Yeah, it is naughty.” I dislike witnessing someone dismissed. He’s okay; I’m just making this up. Although it was a rough tackle, I believe the child noticed and attempted to shake hands with him. Ry felt a little let down by it. Furthermore, losing him would have been devastating. Yes, it was a dirty tackle.
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