The Pat Kenny Show Red card for Idrissa Gueye he slapped his teammate
Nov 25, 2025
In this discussion, business and life coach Mark Fennell delves into the incident where Idrissa Gueye slapped teammate Michael Keane during a match. He argues that any form of assault on the pitch should not be normalized, warning of the dangerous implications for society. The conversation also touches on emotional dysregulation in sports and how adult behavior at youth games influences children. Mark emphasizes the importance of consistent punishment for all forms of violence in sports to avoid setting a troubling precedent.
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On-Pitch Violence Sets Wider Precedents
- Allowing physical assault on the pitch sets a dangerous precedent beyond sport.
- Mark Fennell argues a red card for a slap is necessary to avoid normalising violence in changing rooms and elsewhere.
Draw A Clear Line Against Hitting
- Draw a clear line: physical hitting should be punished regardless of context.
- Apply consistent sanctions so young viewers and players learn that slaps are unacceptable.
Don't Minimise Physical Contact
- Do not minimise physical contact as 'just a tap' because it normalises crossing boundaries.
- Enforce red cards for deliberate hits to reinforce that physical assault is unacceptable.