Pope

[4midable]

If you didnt know
Hes been sent off

[IanMcL]

Dup

[Longsidelenny1882]

If muric had done that this board would have been in meltdown utc

[Jellybean]

What was he thinking, he'd already find the hard work in heading it near salahs feet, then just grabs it and takes his own player out

[Lip]

Gutted for him,means he might miss the cup final.

[Goalposts]

He definitely misses the final as does Dubrovka as he’s cup tied

[Jimmymaccer]

Yeah, a howler……….

Shame tho, he’s a good guy……

[Healeywoodclaret]

If muric had done that this board would have been in meltdown utc

Well let's be honest it's the kind of thing Muric would do. To be fair to Nick Pope he tried a diving header and fell onto the ball. He's an outstanding keeper and everybody has a shocker at some point.

[Nori1958]

If muric had done that this board would have been in meltdown utc

And Iam sure the Newcastle one will be

[Stayingup]

If muric had done that this board would have been in meltdown utc

And rightly so. But he wouldn't so its hypothetical.

[wrj20]

Just out of interest, why does he miss the League Cup Final. I thought when Cork had his ban it was only for league games and not cup games because bans were competition specific. Anyone know the reason why this is different?

[helmclaret]

Well let's be honest it's the kind of thing Muric would do. To be fair to Nick Pope he tried a diving header and fell onto the ball. He's an outstanding keeper and everybody has a shocker at some point.

Why is it like something Muric would do?

[boatshed bill]

This is a 2nd recent incident; didn't he accidentally collide with Djenepo when heading a through ball , causing him concussion?
Judging these situations really isn't easy.

[Ashingtonclaret46]

Just out of interest, why does he miss the League Cup Final. I thought when Cork had his ban it was only for league games and not cup games because bans were competition specific. Anyone know the reason why this is different?

Cork was suspended for 10 yellow cards and yellow cards are specific to each individual competition, in his case, the Championship.
Red cards are considered across the board and suspension is served in the next matches, regardless of which competition, therefore, he misses the Cup Final.

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Why is it like something Muric would do?

They've decided it is because it suits their agenda despite the lack of clear evidence

[xxmunkyennuixx]

It was really strange. Should have just accepted the poor clearance and not grabbed the ball. Gutted for him because he's a legend and it would be good to see him collect a medal.

[Croydon Claret]

Did we need 3 separate threads about Pope being sent off in addition to the specific match thread where it happened?

[Jakubclaret]

Daft decision but throughout the season he's done more good than bad & maybe not costly if the Geordies don't end up losing the final, whatever happens the toon will back him a loyal sort to a degree.hes bailed them out of the sh1t so deserves some slack.

[SalisburyClaret]

Saved them 15 odd points this season so no need for him to worry

[Clovius Boofus]

Gutted for him,means he might miss the cup final.

I'm gutted for him as well. Every English footballers dream to play in a Wembley cup final.