Carrick Rangers boss Stephen Baxter slammed the retrospective action as 'a blight on our game'
Stephen Baxter has blasted trial by television in the Irish League after Paul Heatley became the latest player to be hit with a retrospective ban.
Carson was originally booked for the incident on the pitch by referee Lee Tavinder but has yet to serve his ban after appealing the retrospective action.READ NEXT: Irish League RECAP as Joe Gormley bags another hat-trick and Portadown take derby honours “Trial by television simply doesn’t work for me – I think it’s a blight on our game,” said Baxter. “People will certainly take advantage of it, especially on social media. It’s certainly not for me. It’s not because Paul Heatley is involved, it’s to protect the integrity of our game.
“This is not reflective of the Paul Heatley situation, but you cannot have trial by television, particularly when the pictures come from Portadown TV. The BBC cameras were on the other side of the ground. When you watch from their perspective, Paul is breaking his run, he’s tackled, falls over and stands on the guy’s back on a fast run.
BBC Sky Irish Cup Stephen Baxter Ballymena Portadown Paul Heatley
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Stephen Baxter warns of social media perils for the Irish League's young starsCarrick Rangers boss Stephen Baxter urges people to think about what they post to help protect young players
Read more »
Stephen Baxter offers up reason for the Irish League's unpredictable seasonCarrick Rangers boss Stephen Baxter feels the nature of this campaign is good for the fans
Read more »
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: Disinterested Tyson agitates Paul at odd news conferenceA news conference between a disinterested Mike Tyson and an agitated Jake Paul ended with a cordial face-off.
Read more »
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: Tyson slaps Paul during final face-off at weigh-inMike Tyson slapped Jake Paul during their final face-off after both men made weight for their heavyweight fight on Friday.
Read more »
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: Mike Tyson beaten by Jake Paul on points in drab contestJake Paul leaves a permanent stain on two-time heavyweight champion Mike Tyson's boxing legacy with a tedious points win in Texas.
Read more »
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: 'Looked like trash' - boxing world critical of Tyson-Paul fightThe divisive bout between veteran Mike Tyson and YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Texas did little to win over the boxing fraternity.
Read more »