Forgotten ex-England and Premier League star, 33, unrecognisable with top knot as he's sent off using new VAR protocol | 5I00T82 | 2024-05-11 02:08:01
A FORMER Premier League star was sent off following a VAR trial in Australia this week.
The 33-year-old defender was playing for Sydney FC in an A-League match against Central Coast Mariners when a high challenge was reviewed by the referee.
After visiting the pitchside monitor, as part of a trial, the official addressed both the players AND the crowd to explain his decision and how he came to it.
The whistler said: "After review, contact was above the ankle, studs to the shin, it is a red card."
Fans took to social media to react to the unique VAR protocol, with some suggesting it should be brought into the Premier League.
However, others were more in disbelief after realising who the player was who'd been given their marching orders.
Former Manchester City, Everton and Sunderland star Jack Rodwell saw red after making the high challenge.
But some fans struggled to recognise him due to his dramatic hairstyle change.
The defender is now sporting a top knot – completely different to the shaved look from his Man City and Sunderland days.
Rodwell kicked off his career with Everton back in 2007 after coming through the club's academy.
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</div> He went on to make 109 senior appearances for the Toffees, scoring eight goals.
In 2007 he joined Man City and spent two years at the Etihad, making 25 appearances across all competitions.
<!-- Start of Brightcove Player --> </div> <!-- End of Brightcove Player --> The centre-back then joined Sunderland and spent four years at the club before joining Blackburn Rovers.
His final season in England was spent with Sheffield United, but he was limited to just two appearances in 18 months.
Rodwell then moved to Australia to join Western Sydney Wanderers for a year.
He made a gradual return to first team football before then transferring to Sydney FC in 2022.
Rodwell was capped three times by England earlier in his career.
His senior debut for the Three Lions came in November 2011.
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