I was wondering about that when I was readings Lion's post. We know he is for diving but then he is upset when the ref may have fallen for a French dive on the first goal.
I think what he was trying to say was the French dive was terrible acting; an Italian diver would have sold that all day long. The French dive was obvious.
Does this Facebook link work;
Some of the most respected coaches in football. I still have not heard of a top player or coach in Europe thinking it was a clear peno.
Keane’s quote in this article is exactly my sentiment.
I do not like the theatrics of grabbing your face etc that goes along with diving. But there is so much depth to that topic, hard to debate it with two thumbs.