Boot Thrower

**~~southsider~~** · 29-01-2015 02:36 PM

Was watching the Athletico v Barca cup match when I got in from last night's AGM when I saw something I can't get my head round. Athletico's Arda Turan loose out in a tackle with Dani Alves and his boot comes off. Appeals to the linesman standing close by for a foul, which is turned town. Picks up boot which he then throws at linesman's head (misses). Ref comes over and only books him. Athletico are now a disgrace (again) and should have has more than the two sent off.

***Moulin Yarns*** · 29-01-2015 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by southsider

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Was watching the Athletico v Barca cup match when I got in from last night's AGM when I saw something I can't get my head round. Athletico's Arda Turan loose out in a tackle with Dani Alves and his boot comes off. Appeals to the linesman standing close by for a foul, which is turned town. Picks up boot which he then throws at linesman's head (misses). Ref comes over and only books him. Athletico are now a disgrace (again) and should have has more than the two sent off.

I will be in Madrid when Atletico play Getafe (localish derby) in March I cannae wait, should be mental

**HUTCHYHIBBY** · 29-01-2015 02:52 PM

It winnae be, as A Mad will win that one. Nutjobs when they are not winning, just like their coach used to be.

**HIBERNIAN-0762** · 29-01-2015 03:20 PM

Indisciplined manager = indisciplined team.

They really need to calm themselves down.

**Future17** · 29-01-2015 04:02 PM

I never liked Simeone as a player, but have had a soft spot for Atletico since Torres was there the first time, shortly followed by Aguero being the main man.

What I will say is they have some cracking players and some average players who Simeone has playing to the limits of their ability on a consistent basis. He has built a proper "team" which is something Real and Barca continue to struggle with (Guardiola's Barca excepted).

I would rather see Atletico do well than either Real or Barca...and if they happen to get a few players sent off for being mental along the line then all's the better!

P.S. - FWIW, I can't believe Turan only got a yellow for the boot throwing. The only reason I can think of is that his throw was so bad, the referee didn't realise it was intended to hit the linesman.

**frazeHFC** · 29-01-2015 04:19 PM

Couldn't believe what I was seeing when he did that last night. Some terrible challenges during that game too.

***matty_f*** · 29-01-2015 04:31 PM

Was mental that he only got booked! One of the weirdest incidents I've seen for a while!

**1987kev** · 29-01-2015 04:33 PM

crazy stuff. Diego Costa finding out that prem league is a lot harder to get away with things than la liga.

**GreensesArab** · 29-01-2015 04:53 PM

Talking of Spanish teams. Check out Real Betis' away strip this season. Nickname is 'Los Verdiblancos'. Been there a couple of times and very passionate fans. Also, Sevilla play in a cherry colour, not unlike maroon actually. C'MON THE VERDIBLANCOS!!!