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Originally Posted by Nevadaref
You may well be in the minority thinking that this qualifies as VC. Here is what the LOTG says regarding VC on page 61:
"He is also guilty of violent conduct if he uses excessive force or brutality against a team-mate or any other person."
Did the player use excessive force or brutality against the referee when taking his card? I seriously doubt it. Therefore, I'm against citing VC as the reason for the send off.
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What's the appropriate amount of force against the referee? IMO, none. Therefore he used excessive force. But go with the easiest sell.