Eduardo tackle

I was just browsing through some news on Eduardo’s injury caused by a vicious tackle of Birmingham’s Martin Taylor and have to write down some thoughts regarding some posts I read at various comment-enabled news sites. Many people expressed that the tackle was unintentional and, thus, Taylor is not responsible for what he did. I heavily disagree on this. Anyone who goes into tackles with such energy and strength consciously challenges the possibility of causing critical injuries. These things must not happen. Period. As a professional, you are paid those millions to play a fair game. Everybody who fucks up on this should have the guts to give up his job and search for something where he does less harm. I saw the video on youtube: Taylor saw Eduardo coming, the ball was already gone, and he still keeps his leg outstretched. This is another example of the clumsy British kick-and-break-legs-style of playing. No technique. Survival of the fittest. Players like Taylor should not be banned forever but for a long time. Missing only three matches (due to the red card) is ridiculous. A ban for the rest of the season would be more appropriate. Anyway, I wish Eduardo all the best and a quick recovery. And for Taylor: tko te jebe. By the way, did I mention that England is not playing at forthcoming Euro 2008? Oh right, kick&rush, yes, I remember, best technique ever…