Quote: wrencat1873 "There is a world of difference in pushing someone in the face (because you are unhappy with something that has gone on in a tackle) and full on punching a bloke in the face when they are not expecting it..'"
Did Galloway expect a slap (not a push, stop pushing your agenda) in the face? I don't think he did, but I haven't heard such outrage at Tamou's actions, it's all been directed at Garbutt. As for not expecting it, Garbutt had hold of his shirt and was toe to toe with him with his fist ready - other than sending a letter I'm not sure what more he could have done to make him expect it.
Quote: wrencat1873 "I don't think anyone has condoned what Tamou did when hi got up from being tackled but, the reaction of the Leeds fans is utterly ridiculous and trying to justify, in any way, what Garbutt did is just wrong.'"
Nobody's trying to justify what Garbutt did, what we're trying to do is a) Explain that whilst not the right course of action it was certainly understandable, as from his perspective Tamou looked like he had punched Galloway. You yourself have attempted to justify what Tamou did in your first sentence... [i(because you are unhappy with something that has gone on in a tackle) [/i that looks like an attempt at justification to me.
Quote: wrencat1873 "Did Gallagher really need some help, because he looks more than capable of looking after himself.'"
Team sports don't work like that, and at least get the main players names right.