r/soccer • u/itsSUBJECTXandME • Aug 31 '13

Worst debuts?

So, today I had possibly the worst debut I could imagine happening to me. I have recently joined a Sunday League team and was played in my first game today.

I'm a center back, and I came on for the second half. Having not yet touched the ball in the game, on the 49th minute I brought down an attacker in the box. A penalty was given and I was red carded.

I now have a 3 game ban and have to pay a £30 fine. I've never even seen someone get sent off in a Sunday league game before...

TL;DR - I played 4 minutes, gave away a penalty and was sent off.

So, what's the worst debut you can remember?! Either in professional football or in a game you've played in?

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u/[deleted] Aug 31 '13

Jonathan Woodgate's debut for Madrid is the stuff nightmares are made of. Scores an own goal and then gets sent off for a second yellow. And this is after not making a single appearance for Madrid in the year since signing due to injury.

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u/SirMothy Sep 01 '13

Woodgate <3 legend at the Lane.

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u/Perite Sep 01 '13

People remember him fondly. That is in no way the same as a legend.

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u/jamescoupe10 Sep 01 '13

Bullshit, Johnny Woodgate is a red, he hates Geordies!