David Moyes has lamented the current laws governing football, after he was booked for celebrating a late equaliser against Brighton. The Everton manager sprinted onto the pitch to congratulate Beto on his 97th-minute goal, earning a yellow card from referee Chris Kavanagh.
Moyes compared himself to David Pleat, who celebrated with Luton Town in 1982, but noted that Pleat's antics didn't result in a booking. Moyes suggested that managers are unfairly penalised for their emotional displays, saying "We're killing it. The managers can't come out of their technical area to celebrate a goal, knee sliding, do things which give you people [the media] quite a bit to talk about."
Moyes plans to do it all again next time. "I bloody will do it again!" he exclaimed. Earlier this season, former Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca was handed a one-match touchline ban after being shown a second yellow card for leaving the technical area to celebrate with his players.
Football managers have produced some unforgettable celebrations down the years, including Jose Mourinho's sprint from Old Trafford and Jurgen Klopp's impromptu hug with goalkeeper Alisson Becker. However, under current rules, many of these displays would result in disciplinary action.
Moyes compared himself to David Pleat, who celebrated with Luton Town in 1982, but noted that Pleat's antics didn't result in a booking. Moyes suggested that managers are unfairly penalised for their emotional displays, saying "We're killing it. The managers can't come out of their technical area to celebrate a goal, knee sliding, do things which give you people [the media] quite a bit to talk about."
Moyes plans to do it all again next time. "I bloody will do it again!" he exclaimed. Earlier this season, former Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca was handed a one-match touchline ban after being shown a second yellow card for leaving the technical area to celebrate with his players.
Football managers have produced some unforgettable celebrations down the years, including Jose Mourinho's sprint from Old Trafford and Jurgen Klopp's impromptu hug with goalkeeper Alisson Becker. However, under current rules, many of these displays would result in disciplinary action.
! It's just a game, you know? Managers are human beings too and they should be able to show some emotion without getting booked 
. Moyes is totally right, it's like the media is always looking for something to talk about. I love how he's planning to do his thing again next time though 
, maybe we'll see more of those crazy celebrations on the pitch! The current rules just seem so strict and boring 
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I get why Moyes is frustrated! Celebrating a late equaliser is such an emotional high 
and it's natural to wanna let loose on the pitch 
. It's crazy how some rules can stifle that, you know? Like, what's wrong with showing passion? 
I mean, Mourinho's sprint from Old Trafford was EPIC 
and Klopp's hug with Alisson was so sweet 
. It's not like they were being reckless or causing a scene... just expressing themselves and connecting with their team 
. Why can't managers do the same? 
Maybe it's time to review those rules and make them more flexible? 
. I mean, come on, it's just a goal! You've worked hard for that and you want to share the excitement with your players 
. And yeah, Pleat did it back in 82 and didn't get in trouble, so why should Moyes? It's all about having fun and showing passion for the game 
. And let's be real, some of those old-school celebrations were wild 
! Who can forget Mourinho's Old Trafford sprint or Klopp's hug with Alisson? Those are memories to cherish, not something to lecture managers on 
Managers need to calm down a bit, it's just a game 
. And yeah, I can see why Pleat didn't get booked back in the day - it was just a different time 
. But the rules are clear now and managers know what they're getting into 
. Maybe Moyes should take the high road next time instead of making a big show 
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. Moyes just needs to find that sweet spot between being excited and being professional 
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? Klopp's hug with Alisson is another one I love... what happened to those days of just letting players celebrate like crazy?! Now it seems like managers have to be so darn robotic all the time 
. Give me more passion, please!