""There is very little precedent for this sort of punishment, especially when it was acknowledged by a member of the panel that Garath could have been awarded a foul in the build-up to the incident that has knocked him off balance whilst running at 28.8km/h [17.9mph]. We must accept the decision and adapt accordingly, but we do look forward to seeing the same energy put into investigating future incidents across the EFL this season when the referee's decisions are questionable.""
""Garath has been a professional footballer for the best part of 20 years, in which time he has never received even a caution for simulation or any similar offence,""
""Whilst we accept there may be a debate as to whether a penalty should have been awarded or not, to suggest any wrongdoing on Garath's part seems unfair and inappropriate.""
""refute the claim there was a deliberate attempt to deceive the match official""
Gillingham winger Garath McCleary was handed a two-game ban for simulation after going down under a challenge from Bromley goalkeeper Grant Smith in stoppage time, allowing Max Clark to convert the penalty and level the match 2-2. Bromley led 2-0 at half-time through Nicke Kabamba and Michael Cheek before Josh Andrews reduced the deficit for Gillingham. Gillingham say they refute any deliberate attempt to deceive and note McCleary's near-20-year career without simulation cautions. Bromley manager Andy Woodman called the penalty decision "disgusting" while Gillingham criticised the sanction and highlighted possible contact earlier in the play.
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