27 July 2006

Great newspapers think alike

This is from The Times (here):
"Things got worse for Fletcher moments later when Herve Piccirillo, the referee, decided to book him for diving, when he seemed to stumble through a challenge from Jan Simunek. The Hibernian player looked to the heavens after seeing the yellow card as, with 85 minutes of the semi-final to go, he knew he wouldn’t play in the final due to suspension."

This is from The Herald (here):
"Fletcher was then booked by referee Herve Piccirillo for diving, when he appeared to stumble through a challenge from stopper Jan Simunek."

This is from The Scotsman (here):
"Things got worse for Fletcher moments later when referee Herve Piccirillo decided to book him for diving, when he simply seemed to stumble through a challenge from defender Jan Simunek.
The player looked disconsolately to the heavens after seeing the yellow card as, with 85 minutes of the contest still to go, he knew he wouldn't be playing in Saturday's final regardless of the outcome due to suspension."

As you might have guessed, the reporter in each case was a Mr Craig Swan. I trust that he was paid three fees.

BTW, great result for the Scotland Under 19 team.

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