Sheffield Wednesday defender Sam Hutchinson has called for clarity over the new rules following his recent ban.
Sheffield Wednesday have had a solid start to their 2016/17 Championship campaign, with Sam Hutchinson being one of the key players in their push to once again reach the play-offs. As reported by The Star, the defender has appealed for more clarity over new rules after his recent suspension.
The centre-back was sent off during the Owls’ victory over Bristol City earlier in the month after bringing down Marlon Pack in the penalty area. The club appealed the red card as under the new guidelines a referee can choose to just caution a player when giving a penalty as long as he made an attempt to win the ball. Unfortunately for Wednesday, it was decided that the decision would not be overturned.
Hutchinson told The Star: “It was just ridiculous. I slipped over and I tried to stupidly block the ball with my head. I was probably a little too honest.
“I think the fourth official said I handballed it but my hands were down at my side and it was what it was. We tried to appeal it and to be fair everyone at the club, including myself, thought we had a strong case.
“I just don’t think the rules are as clear to everyone as they should be.”
While this is a big disappointment for the Yorkshire club they will have to re-focus their attention and quickly as they take on Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park tonight.
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