Before Id seen the verdict, The clenched fist issue is not relevant when its the inside of the elbow / bicep area which clatters Faraimo's jaw. The Still pic which is on the BBC website and this thread shows Pattons fist so far away from the ball it would be laughable to suggest its any attempt to knock the ball out.


But, I know quote the Warrington coach

"Mr Price does go onto say however that as pointed out within the still picture provided that Mr Patton’s arm is going down in an attempt to wrap up the ball and his left foot is planted on the ground."

If Pattons arm is in a downward motion, then it must have been a windmill type action to end up in the position it is.

The verdict basically concludes that Mr Prices is lying.

Fair enough Karen, I'll move him up to 4.

patton was definitely intending to give faraimo a good crack with his arm. You don't try and effect a tackle with a clenched fist

Correct there mate, I'm a Cas fan and seriously Sinfield merely brushed his forehead against Dorn's cheek more in frustration than anything else. On the other hand when you look at Lockers decapitation of Annikin you have to ask why Patton got 5. Maybe cos he doesn't play for Wigan.

Patton springs up on to his toe on the left foot and his right foot is completely off the ground a split second before that actual still photo, in other words if he was doing what Price says he's doing his feet do not leave the ground, he's a lying bstd and Patton shot is a disgrace.
Can't believe Radford is defending Patton

I think this is why Radford actually carries a fair amount of respect with the other coaches, he will not slag off the opposition (irrespective of being given the opportunity to) and prefers to focus on his own players.

Radford tells it how it is, happy to have been proven wrong these last few seasons.

You whining about Radford yet again, who'd have thunk it?
Get over yourself and stop bitching like a little fooking girl.

I don't think he is defending him as much as refusing to be drawn. There is absolutely nothing to be gained by coming out and having a go at Patton. Just be diplomatic and keep in everyones good books.

Exactly. I'd have been more disappointed if he'd come out and given him a serve. What's done is done and the punishment has been handed down. Time to move on.