Quote: Big Jim Slade "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.
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.
Team sports don't work like that, and at least get the main players names right.'"
Sorry that I can't dissect posts but, there is little doubt that the "niggle" that had gone on in the tackle will have caused Tamou to react afterwards.
Yes, it was an over reaction but this type of thing happens far more regularly than you seem to be suggesting and whilst it's clearly not right, it happens.
You accuse me of trying to put some sort of slant on what I saw, but, the initial "strike" by Tamou looked nothing more than a tap, he certainly didn't belt him and whilst no player appreciates this happening (especially is you are getting well beaten). The reaction from Garbutt was well over the top.
IF he hadn't punched Tamou, it would have been a penalty to Leeds and nothing more.