Telford Tiger Tom Watkins given five game ban
Saturday 18th December 2010, 11:01AM GMT.
Telford Tigers’ player-coach Tom Watkins has received a five-game ban for his outburst at the referee in Sheffield, writes CAROLINE GARBETT.
Watkins let his frustrations spill over last Saturday when he felt a penalty should have been called against Sheffield for interference and a resulting goal for the Steeldogs disallowed.
The match referee gave two misconduct penalties – which automatically become a game ban – and a match penalty.
Watkins was also carrying penalty points which, added to the game and match, see him suspended for five games.
Watkins said: “Of course I regret losing my cool, and it was behaviour that I wouldn’t condone from any of my players.
“The decision seems very harsh, when you compare it to penalties given for other offences – such as causing injuries, starting a bench clearance or biting an official.
“But sadly we are not in a position to appeal as that would take valuable funds.”
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