After the unfortunate incident during and after the Houston match, we have enforced more stricter guidelines for the players to adhere to while playing. We want the players to talk and have some banter with each other as it is good for the game, as long as it doesn't go over the top and make it look like a circus act and not a professional league.
Earl has been warned many times since the incident with Jeremy.
During the 2nd match between New York and Houston, i stopped the match and warned both teams, that a points deduction would be handed out, and both were on a final warning. They then behaved.
During the Pittsburgh match i warned Shaun and Earl, and the subsequently placed Earl on a final warning, were any bad conduct was cue ball in hand for the other team. He then behaved.
I will not tolerate any unsportsmanlike conduct in the arena, as we are a professional league and the players have to act like professionals.
Most of the time, i will have a quiet word to each team if i feel it is getting heated. After the incident with Jeremy and Earl i now have more power to take action.
Hope this answers your question.
Lee
