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Bans will sort out football offenders
THERE is a simple solution to the problem of footballers restraining opponents (Write Back, February 20): a one-match ban for all offenders caught on screen, but not seen by the referee.
Such a blitz would soon eliminate the practice, as no hand or arm hold can be deemed unintentional.
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