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Old 29-01-2005, 03:12 PM
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Lloyd critical of 'rude' Vaughan

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cric...nd/4218593.stm

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Originally Posted by Clive Lloyd
He said: "If he doesn't respect me, he should show respect for my position."


Quote:
Originally Posted by Clive Lloyd
Quote:
Originally Posted by Clive Lloyd
Lloyd insisted: "Vaughan made matters worse for himself with his dismissive and rude attitude. "I could have banned him for the fifth Test but imagine what that would have done if the England captain couldn't lead his team in a match to win the series and accept the trophy.

"I took all that into consideration and gave him the least of three possible penalties."


Quote:
Originally Posted by Clive Lloyd
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Originally Posted by Clive Lloyd
But Lloyd reflected: "He was not simply voicing an opinion - he made a clear statement which broke the rules and on top of that he implicated the South African team by suggesting they had influenced the umpires' decision."



I can only think that this guy doesn't know what rude is.