Burnley’s Dara O’Shea found himself in hot water just 27 seconds into the game against Bournemouth, earning a booking for timewasting in a bizarre incident that left fans and commentators scratching their heads. The incident occurred when Bournemouth was awarded a throw-in, and as Dominic Solanke prepared to take it quickly, O’Shea jumped up and headed the ball out of his hands.
Despite O’Shea’s attempt to pass it off as an accident, referee David Coote saw through the act and immediately showed him a yellow card. Fans were quick to criticize O’Shea’s actions, labeling it as the “stupidest yellow ever.” Commentators also expressed disbelief, with Clinton Morrison questioning the defender’s decision-making.
The booking marked the quickest yellow card of the Premier League season, surpassing Ashley Young’s record by 11 seconds. It also ranks as the fifth fastest yellow card since Opta began recording stats in 2006-07, highlighting the unusual nature of O’Shea’s early disciplinary action.
Dara O’Shea is booked after less than 30 seconds for heading the ball out of Dominic Solanke’s hand to prevent a quick throw!#beINPL #TwitterClarets #AFCB pic.twitter.com/BSB8ZFW3HN
— beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS_EN) March 3, 2024
Burnley performance and stats
Burnley is currently 19th in the Premier League with 13 points.
In the last 27 games, it has won 3 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 20 times. In its last match, Burnley lost 0-2 against AFC Bournemouth.
It has a negative goal difference after scoring 25 goals and conceding 60.
Burnley will play the next match in Premier League against West Ham United on Saturday 9th of March in London.
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