The Masch was sent off - end of story. He did what every other player does. I personally think that Rooney / Ronaldo / Terry / Lampard etc are probably worse cuplrits but there we go.

But how much had the goalposts moved in the space of 4 days. Cole gets a booking for a really bad tackle - and nothing for the dissent at this decision.

Cure media storm about 'respect for referees'

Next big game - first show of dissent - Masch gets sent off. It was knee-jerk stuff I'm afraid.

What you need is consistency. As much consistency as the consistent kicking Torres got through the game.

But there we go. I think we need retrospective puinishment for any petulance, bad tackles and feigning injury/diving.

Make em more honest!]

Curig Jones, Cardiff,

If the FA is serious about the "respect" agenda they must make an example of Fergusson and Bennett. They need to review the game and see just how awful the ref was, letting one side get away with everything, and penalising the other for the same infringements.

Liverpool players get extra punishment from the FA. Robbie Fowler got a smash in the face against Everton, he had blood streaming from his face. Fowler got a red card, while blueslime didn't even get a warning.

Fowler got hit in the head from behind off the ball by Le Saux, Fowler received the red card.

Paul, wirrel,

The boy was plainly stupid and naive, so if there is a rule on that throw the books at him. The red was more to the refs ego than anything else, cautions and talkdowns normally do it

njau, kandara, kenya