[adzii_nufc]

I just don't get it. The message this sends out now is really poor... so far the reaction to it has been negative from not only Newcastle fans but others too.

OK, so Haidara's assailant cannot be charged due to the fact that the officials saw it and chose not to act. Is it not therefore fair to conclude that those officials aren't fit for purpose and should be relieved of their roles?

Lets be honest here though.. it's just getting worse and worse each season, there were many things the ref completely missed yesterday, their goal came from a handball. James Perch was lucky to be on the pitch after a dodgy tackle too. Callum McManaman punched the ball out of play after his challenge. So not only does he get away with the challenge he also gets away with the 3 pointer he tried after it.

Bale being booked for diving every other week, Suarez playing goalkeeper or scoring with his hands. How does this even happen? YOU CANNOT let something happen regardless if the ref did or didn't see it. Whilst the result may stand for a goal that's been bundled in from a deliberate handball, how can anyone sit and justify not banning the player for doing so? How do you escape serious punishment for attempting to gain a freekick/penalty via diving? Cheating is being promoted in this league and others every week because the governing body sit back and do absolutely nothing about it.

Simple solution: and note I'm not picking these players out of spite, I'm picking them as they are the most recent and talked about this year.

Gareth Bale - 3 match ban for simulation.
Suarez - 4 match ban for using his hand to create or score a goal.
Callum McManaman - 3-6 match ban depending on severity for dangerous play.

It's as simple as that, you'll quickly find less divers and basketball players.