' Diego Costa/David Marshall '
Sun Sep 20, 2015 9:44 am
' How can Diego Costa get praised for 'playing on the edge' when David Marshall gets crucified for his petulant flick? '
20/09/15
OPINION BY GARETH ROGERS
As the debate rages about whether Chelsea star Diego Costa should have been sent-off yesterday, David Marshall gets vilified for far less aggressive behavior.
Chelsea striker Diego Costa is the talk of football today after his 'edgy' performance for Chelsea against Arsenal.
On Match of the Day, Danny Murphy praised the striker for 'playing on the edge' after he had grappled with the face of Laurent Koscielny twice – before barging the Belgian to the ground and standing over him like a crazed Hulk.
Moments later the Spain striker was embarrassingly rolling in agony after Koscielny's mate Gabriel had the audacity to step on his toe.
Meanwhile Cardiff City captain David Marshall was being castigated online for a school yard flick kick on Rotherham's Matt Derbyshire after the experienced striker had spent 30 seconds grabbing hold of the Scot's shirt.
To be fair, it looked as though Marshall showed some restraint. His first thought was probably to barge the former Blackburn striker to the floor, as Costa had done, for his cheek at holding onto his jersey.
Even though Marshall has saved the Bluebirds so many times during his Cardiff career, support for him was virtually non-existent as he faced widespread calls to be stripped of the Cardiff captaincy, and told he should be ashamed of himself, even after he had apologised to his teammates.
After receiving such criticism from his own fans and getting no sympathy from his manager, Marshall must have sat at home open mouthed as the ex Liverpool midfielder said: “I don't see anything wrong in what Costa has done.
“He's an aggressive player and that's good to see.”
And, once they'd seen both incidents on their respective highlights shows, Cardiff fans started to see Marshall's actions in perspective.
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Matty Roberts @mathewroberts86
Incredible how Costa didnt get sent off today, yet David Marshall did for pushing a player off him
12:02 AM - 20 Sep 2015
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Robert Kostur @Robbo_WWFC
David Marshall getting sent off for that is almost as embarrassing as Costa not getting sent off, and Coady's red
English refs are so poor!
10:37 PM - 19 Sep 2015
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Now the world is waking up to images of Costa's actions, he is starting to get criticism and the debate was raging on the weekend Sports Breakfast with Georgie Bingham and Micky Quinn.
The outspoken presenter said: “Costa is a sly nasty bit of work."
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Deji Kofi Faremi ✔@deejayfaremi
Respect to Diego Costa, who takes so much pains to help players by protecting their eyes from the sun.
9:40 AM - 20 Sep 2015
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Murphy has also received criticism for his defence of the striker on social media.
Kate Wagstaff @waggers16
Diego Costa is a disgrace to football. Danny Murphy should never be allowed on MOTD again for defending him #MOTD @BBCMOTD
9:57 AM - 20 Sep 2015
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Match of the Day ✔@BBCMOTD
"That was stupid, it really is stupid" - @alanshearer on Diego Costa antics: http://bbc.in/1V2Ki6i , #MOTD pic.twitter.com/J4T7WU9bbA
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MarcRose @marcrosexxx
@BBCMOTD @alanshearer Danny Murphy should be sacked from your show after his pathetic comments on MOTD with regards Costa sending off.
9:50 AM - 20 Sep 2015
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But former Stoke defender Danny Higginbotham argued the experienced striker is just playing a game.
While the delighted striker Tweeted this after his team's 2-0 win against their London rivals.
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Diego Costa ✔@diegocosta
Great win today,thanks for the support!Gran victoria hoy, gracias por el apoyo!Grande vitória, obrigado pela torcida!
4:47 PM - 19 Sep 2015
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20/09/15
OPINION BY GARETH ROGERS
As the debate rages about whether Chelsea star Diego Costa should have been sent-off yesterday, David Marshall gets vilified for far less aggressive behavior.
Chelsea striker Diego Costa is the talk of football today after his 'edgy' performance for Chelsea against Arsenal.
On Match of the Day, Danny Murphy praised the striker for 'playing on the edge' after he had grappled with the face of Laurent Koscielny twice – before barging the Belgian to the ground and standing over him like a crazed Hulk.
Moments later the Spain striker was embarrassingly rolling in agony after Koscielny's mate Gabriel had the audacity to step on his toe.
Meanwhile Cardiff City captain David Marshall was being castigated online for a school yard flick kick on Rotherham's Matt Derbyshire after the experienced striker had spent 30 seconds grabbing hold of the Scot's shirt.
To be fair, it looked as though Marshall showed some restraint. His first thought was probably to barge the former Blackburn striker to the floor, as Costa had done, for his cheek at holding onto his jersey.
Even though Marshall has saved the Bluebirds so many times during his Cardiff career, support for him was virtually non-existent as he faced widespread calls to be stripped of the Cardiff captaincy, and told he should be ashamed of himself, even after he had apologised to his teammates.
After receiving such criticism from his own fans and getting no sympathy from his manager, Marshall must have sat at home open mouthed as the ex Liverpool midfielder said: “I don't see anything wrong in what Costa has done.
“He's an aggressive player and that's good to see.”
And, once they'd seen both incidents on their respective highlights shows, Cardiff fans started to see Marshall's actions in perspective.
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Matty Roberts @mathewroberts86
Incredible how Costa didnt get sent off today, yet David Marshall did for pushing a player off him
12:02 AM - 20 Sep 2015
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Robert Kostur @Robbo_WWFC
David Marshall getting sent off for that is almost as embarrassing as Costa not getting sent off, and Coady's red
English refs are so poor!
10:37 PM - 19 Sep 2015
2 2 Retweets 2 2 favorites
Now the world is waking up to images of Costa's actions, he is starting to get criticism and the debate was raging on the weekend Sports Breakfast with Georgie Bingham and Micky Quinn.
The outspoken presenter said: “Costa is a sly nasty bit of work."
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Deji Kofi Faremi ✔@deejayfaremi
Respect to Diego Costa, who takes so much pains to help players by protecting their eyes from the sun.
9:40 AM - 20 Sep 2015
61 61 Retweets 13 13 favorites
Murphy has also received criticism for his defence of the striker on social media.
Kate Wagstaff @waggers16
Diego Costa is a disgrace to football. Danny Murphy should never be allowed on MOTD again for defending him #MOTD @BBCMOTD
9:57 AM - 20 Sep 2015
1 1 Retweet favorites
11h
Match of the Day ✔@BBCMOTD
"That was stupid, it really is stupid" - @alanshearer on Diego Costa antics: http://bbc.in/1V2Ki6i , #MOTD pic.twitter.com/J4T7WU9bbA
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MarcRose @marcrosexxx
@BBCMOTD @alanshearer Danny Murphy should be sacked from your show after his pathetic comments on MOTD with regards Costa sending off.
9:50 AM - 20 Sep 2015
1 1 Retweet 1 1 favorite
But former Stoke defender Danny Higginbotham argued the experienced striker is just playing a game.
While the delighted striker Tweeted this after his team's 2-0 win against their London rivals.
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Diego Costa ✔@diegocosta
Great win today,thanks for the support!Gran victoria hoy, gracias por el apoyo!Grande vitória, obrigado pela torcida!
4:47 PM - 19 Sep 2015
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Re: ' Diego Costa/David Marshall '
Sun Sep 20, 2015 9:50 am
Costa should have gone.
Marshall should NOT have been sent off - refereeing inconsistency at its best.
I hope the fans give Marshall a great reception when he is back as the criticism is totally unjustified
Marshall should NOT have been sent off - refereeing inconsistency at its best.
I hope the fans give Marshall a great reception when he is back as the criticism is totally unjustified
Re: ' Diego Costa/David Marshall '
Sun Sep 20, 2015 10:34 am
Marshall should of gone down as he was pulled not retaliated but hey ho I'd probably of reacted the same way
Re: ' Diego Costa/David Marshall '
Sun Sep 20, 2015 1:13 pm
David Marshall deserved his sending off, but we should all remember he isn't the first and won't be the last, as "sh*t happens" and then we move on! 
The most embarrassing part of yesterday was having to listen the Rob Phillips and that 'Jack' clown on Rob's phone-in laughing when Russell Slade said "It shouldn't have been a penalty!"
FACT: the original' (FIRST) offence' was AGAINST the Cardiff keeper and THAT is the offence that should have been dealt with!
So Russell Slade was correct all round; wrong decision on the penalty and correct decision on Marshall's red card
The most embarrassing part of yesterday was having to listen the Rob Phillips and that 'Jack' clown on Rob's phone-in laughing when Russell Slade said "It shouldn't have been a penalty!"
FACT: the original' (FIRST) offence' was AGAINST the Cardiff keeper and THAT is the offence that should have been dealt with!
So Russell Slade was correct all round; wrong decision on the penalty and correct decision on Marshall's red card
Re: ' Diego Costa/David Marshall '
Sun Sep 20, 2015 2:08 pm
It's beyond belief with these inconsistent refs.