Welcome to the wild and woolly world of the 1997-98 Premier League season – a time when the beautiful game was as much about the crunching tackles and fiery tempers as it was about the sublime skills and stunning goals. This was a season where discipline, or rather the lack of it, took center stage. From the red mist descending on players to the managers’ touchline tantrums, the 1997-98 season was a rollercoaster ride of emotions, drama, and, yes, disciplinary actions. Who could forget the infamous clashes, the controversial decisions, and the players who seemed to have a personal vendetta against the referee’s red card? So, lace up your boots, adjust your shin guards, and get ready to dive into the tumultuous sea of the Premier League’s disciplinary records from the 1997-98 season. We promise it’s more exciting than a last-minute penalty shootout! Whether you’re a die-hard football enthusiast or a casual fan, this page will offer you a unique perspective on a season that truly tested the limits of discipline in the Premier League. Buckle up, it’s going to be a thrilling ride!
PLAYER
TEAM
No.
PLAYER
TEAM
No.
David Batty
Newcastle
3
Andy Hinchcliffe
Sheffield Wed
1
Slaven Bilic
Everton
3
Georgi Hristov
Barnsley
1
Francis Benali
Southampton
2
Valerien Ismael
Crystal Palace
1
Stefano Eranio
Derby County
2
Gary Kelly
Leeds United
1
John Hartson
West Ham Utd
2
Martin Keown
Arsenal
1
Ben Thatcher
Wimbledon
2
Harry Kewell
Leeds United
1
Jason Wilcox
Blackburn
2
Bernard Lambourde
Chelsea
1
Paul Williams
Coventry City
2
Frank Leboeuf
Chelsea
1
Samassi Abou
West Ham Utd
1
Steve Lomas
West Ham Utd
1
Darren Barnard
Barnsley
1
Ken Monkou
Southampton
1
Gudni Bergsson
Bolton
1
Chris Morgan
Barnsley
1
Nathan Blake
Bolton
1
Michael Owen
Liverpool
1
Patrick Blondeau
Sheffield Wed
1
Gary Pallister
Man Utd
1
George Boateng
Coventry City
1
Carlton Palmer
Southampton
1
Andy Booth
Sheffield Wed
1
Emmanuel Petit
Arsenal
1
Jovo Bosancic
Barnsley
1
Lucas Radebe
Leeds United
1
Gary Breen
Coventry City
1
Darren Sheridan
Barnsley
1
Benito Carbone
Sheffield Wed
1
Frank Sinclair
Chelsea
1
Stan Collymore
Aston Villa
1
Jamie Smith
Crystal Palace
1
Dion Dublin
Coventry City
1
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Man Utd
1
Justin Edinburgh
Tottenham
1
Dejan Stefanovic
Sheffield Wed
1
Marc Edworthy
Crystal Palace
1
Chris Sutton
Blackburn
1
Ugo Ehiogu
Aston Villa
1
Gerry Taggart
Bolton
1
Duncan Ferguson
Everton
1
Alan Thompson
Bolton
1
Tim Flowers
Blackburn
1
Andy Todd
Bolton
1
Robbie Fowler
Liverpool
1
Robert Ullathorne
Leicester City
1
Alf Inge Haaland
Leeds United
1
David Unsworth
West Ham Utd
1
Gunnar Halle
Leeds United
1
Patrick Valery
Blackburn
1
Emile Heskey
Leicester City
1
Ramon Vega
Tottenham
1
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-
-
Patrick Vieira
Arsenal
1
Total Red Cards Season 1997-98
69
RED CARDS
YELLOW CARDS
Club
No.
Club
No.
Barnsley
5
Derby County
80
Blackburn Rovers
5
Leeds United
78
Bolton Wanderers
5
Sheffield Wed
73
Coventry City
5
Arsenal
72
Leeds United
5
Everton
72
Sheffield Wed
5
Bolton Wanderers
70
West Ham United
5
Coventry City
69
Everton
4
Chelsea
68
Southampton
4
Crystal Palace
66
Arsenal
3
Barnsley
65
Chelsea
3
Newcastle
62
Crystal Palace
3
West Ham United
62
Newcastle
3
Man Utd
61
Aston Villa
2
Southampton
61
Derby County
2
Blackburn Rovers
57
Leicester City
2
Tottenham
56
Liverpool
2
Liverpool
53
Man Utd
2
Wimbledon
50
Tottenham
2
Leicester City
45
Wimbledon
2
Aston Villa
44
Total
69
Total
1,264
PLAYER
TEAM
No.
PLAYER
TEAM
No.
Jamie Fullarton
Crystal Palace
11
Harry Kewell
Leeds United
3
David Batty
Newcastle
10
Bernard Lambourde
Chelsea
3
Lee Carsley
Derby County
10
Graeme Le Saux
Chelsea
3
Paolo Di Canio
Sheffield Wed
10
Robert Lee
Newcastle
3
Lucas Radebe
Leeds United
10
Attilio Lombardo
Crystal Palace
3
Paul Williams
Coventry City
10
Dominic Matteo
Liverpool
3
Dennis Wise
Chelsea
10
David May
Man Utd
3
Gudni Bergsson
Bolton
9
Alan Maybury
Leeds United
3
Steve Bould
Arsenal
9
Jason McAteer
Liverpool
3
Stefano Eranio
Derby County
9
Chris Morgan
Barnsley
3
Darren Huckerby
Coventry City
9
Kevin Muscat
Crystal Palace
3
Mark Hughes
Chelsea
9
Allan Nielsen
Tottenham
3
John Moncur
West Ham Utd
9
Roland Nilsson
Coventry City
3
Paul Telfer
Coventry City
9
Matt Oakley
Southampton
3
Philippe Albert
Newcastle
8
Egil Ostenstad
Southampton
3
Peter Atherton
Sheffield Wed
8
Michael Owen
Liverpool
3
Warren Barton
Newcastle
8
Ian Pearce
West Ham Utd
3
Benito Carbone
Sheffield Wed
8
Dan Petrescu
Chelsea
3
Marcus Hall
Coventry City
8
Chris Powell
Derby County
3
Hermann Hreidarsson
Crystal Palace
8
Neil Redfearn
Barnsley
3
Graham Hyde
Sheffield Wed
8
Jamie Redknapp
Liverpool
3
Paul Ince
Liverpool
8
Teddy Sheringham
Man Utd
3
Frank Leboeuf
Chelsea
8
Gareth Southgate
Aston Villa
3
Claus Lundekvam
Southampton
8
Graham Stuart
Everton
3
Billy McKinlay
Blackburn
8
Michael Thomas
Liverpool
3
Adie Moses
Barnsley
8
Patrick Valery
Blackburn
3
Phil Neville
Man Utd
8
Steve Walsh
Leicester City
3
Paul Scholes
Man Utd
8
Paul Warhurst
Crystal Palace
3
Dean Sturridge
Derby County
8
Steve Watson
Newcastle
3
Chris Sutton
Blackburn
8
Nigel Winterburn
Arsenal
3
David Unsworth
West Ham Utd
8
Samassi Abou
West Ham Utd
2
Patrick Vieira
Arsenal
8
Nicolas Anelka
Arsenal
2
Paulo Wanchope
Derby County
8
Matthew Appleby
Barnsley
2
Nick Barmby
Everton
7
Neal Ardley
Wimbledon
2
Earl Barrett
Sheffield Wed
7
Chris Armstrong
Tottenham
2
Dennis Bergkamp
Arsenal
7
Celestine Babayaro
Chelsea
2
Slaven Bilic
Everton
7
Francesco Baiano
Derby County
2
Jovo Bosancic
Barnsley
7
Peter Beagrie
Everton
2
David Burrows
Coventry City
7
Francis Benali
Southampton
2
Nicky Butt
Man Utd
7
Marcus Bent
Crystal Palace
2
Christian Dailly
Derby County
7
Eyal Berkovic
West Ham Utd
2
Matt Elliott
Leicester City
7
Luis Boa Morte
Arsenal
2
Duncan Ferguson
Everton
7
Lee Briscoe
Sheffield Wed
2
Garry Flitcroft
Blackburn
7
Tomas Brolin
Crystal Palace
2
Per Frandsen
Bolton
7
Darren Byfield
Aston Villa
2
David Ginola
Tottenham
7
Steve Clarke
Chelsea
2
Alf Inge Haaland
Leeds United
7
Wayne Collins
Sheffield Wed
2
Colin Hendry
Blackburn
7
Kenny Cunningham
Wimbledon
2
Dean Holdsworth
Bolton
7
Nikos Dabizas
Newcastle
2
Gary Kelly
Leeds United
7
Martin Dahlin
Blackburn
2
Steve Lomas
West Ham Utd
7
Jason Dodd
Southampton
2
Carlton Palmer
Southampton
7
Iain Dowie
West Ham Utd
2
Chris Perry
Wimbledon
7
Richard Dryden
Southampton
2
Andy Roberts
Wimbledon
7
Michael Duberry
Chelsea
2
Scott Sellars
Bolton
7
Chris Fairclough
Bolton
2
Dejan Stefanovic
Sheffield Wed
7
Peter Fear
Wimbledon
2
Alan Thompson
Bolton
7
Kevin Gallacher
Blackburn
2
Ramon Vega
Tottenham
7
Danny Granville
Chelsea
2
David Wetherall
Leeds United
7
Simon Grayson
Aston Villa
2
Tony Adams
Arsenal
6
Martin Hiden
Leeds United
2
Darren Barnard
Barnsley
6
David Howells
Tottenham
2
David Beckham
Man Utd
6
David Hughes
Southampton
2
Nathan Blake
Bolton
6
Don Hutchison
Everton
2
Roberto Di Matteo
Chelsea
6
Michael Johansen
Bolton
2
Gilles Grimandi
Arsenal
6
Ronny Johnsen
Man Utd
2
Stephane Henchoz
Blackburn
6
Pontus Kamark
Leicester City
2
Frank Lampard
West Ham Utd
6
Kasey Keller
Leicester City
2
Matt Le Tissier
Southampton
6
Jeff Kenna
Blackburn
2
Neil Lennon
Leicester City
6
Martin Keown
Arsenal
2
Ken Monkou
Southampton
6
Ales Krizan
Barnsley
2
Alessandro Pistone
Newcastle
6
Oyvind Leonhardsen
Liverpool
2
David Robertson
Leeds United
6
Jim Magilton
Sheffield Wed
2
Darren Sheridan
Barnsley
6
Ian Marshall
Leicester City
2
Igor Stimac
Derby County
6
Gavin McCann
Everton
2
Ian Taylor
Aston Villa
6
Alan Neilson
Southampton
2
Rod Wallace
Leeds United
6
Gary Neville
Man Utd
2
Ian Wright
Arsenal
6
Jon Newsome
Sheffield Wed
2
Nicola Berti
Tottenham
5
Eddie Newton
Chelsea
2
Lee Bowyer
Leeds United
5
Ian Nolan
Sheffield Wed
2
Miguel Bruno Ribeiro
Leeds United
5
John Oster
Everton
2
Sol Campbell
Tottenham
5
Terry Phelan
Everton
2
Andrew Cole
Man Utd
5
Jamie Pollock
Bolton
2
Arjan De Zeeuw
Barnsley
5
Mart Poom
Derby County
2
Marc Edworthy
Crystal Palace
5
Steve Potts
West Ham Utd
2
Ugo Ehiogu
Aston Villa
5
Spencer Prior
Leicester City
2
Gareth Farrelly
Everton
5
Kevin Richardson
Southampton
2
Gunnar Halle
Leeds United
5
Simon Rodger
Crystal Palace
2
Steve Harkness
Liverpool
5
Keith Rowland
West Ham Utd
2
Michael Hughes
Wimbledon
5
Petter Rudi
Sheffield Wed
2
Muzzy Izzet
Leicester City
5
Richard Shaw
Coventry City
2
Alan Kimble
Wimbledon
5
Alan Shearer
Newcastle
2
Savo Milosevic
Aston Villa
5
Ben Thatcher
Wimbledon
2
John O'Kane
Everton
5
Robbie Van Der Laan
Derby County
2
Gary Pallister
Man Utd
5
Dave Watson
Everton
2
Ray Parlour
Arsenal
5
Andrew Williams
Southampton
2
Jimmy Phillips
Bolton
5
Danny Williamson
Everton
2
Darryl Powell
Derby County
5
Dean Yates
Derby County
2
Tim Sherwood
Blackburn
5
Gianfranco Zola
Chelsea
2
Trevor Sinclair
West Ham Utd
5
Graham Allen
Everton
1
Steve Staunton
Aston Villa
5
Aljosa Asanovic
Derby County
1
Gerry Taggart
Bolton
5
Peter Beardsley
Bolton
1
Carl Tiler
Everton
5
Patricio Billio
Crystal Palace
1
Andy Todd
Bolton
5
Patrick Blondeau
Sheffield Wed
1
David Tuttle
Crystal Palace
5
Lars Bohinen
Derby County
1
Ashley Ward
Barnsley
5
Andy Booth
Sheffield Wed
1
Jason Wilcox
Blackburn
5
Gary Breen
Coventry City
1
Dwight Yorke
Aston Villa
5
Marlon Broomes
Blackburn
1
Phil Babb
Liverpool
4
Stuart Campbell
Leicester City
1
Michael Ball
Everton
4
Matt Carbon
Derby County
1
Dean Blackwell
Wimbledon
4
Stewart Castledine
Wimbledon
1
George Boateng
Coventry City
4
Gary Charles
Aston Villa
1
Willie Boland
Coventry City
4
Stephen Clemence
Tottenham
1
Tim Breacker
West Ham Utd
4
Gary Croft
Blackburn
1
Danny Cadamarteri
Everton
4
Jordi Cruyff
Man Utd
1
Kevin Davies
Southampton
4
Rory Delap
Derby County
1
Lee Dixon
Arsenal
4
Jason Euell
Wimbledon
1
Jose Dominguez
Tottenham
4
Graham Fenton
Leicester City
1
Mark Draper
Aston Villa
4
Les Ferdinand
Tottenham
1
Dion Dublin
Coventry City
4
Marcus Gayle
Wimbledon
1
Bruce Dyer
Crystal Palace
4
Paul Gerrard
Everton
1
Nicky Eaden
Barnsley
4
Ryan Giggs
Man Utd
1
Rio Ferdinand
West Ham Utd
4
Shay Given
Newcastle
1
Ruel Fox
Tottenham
4
Simon Haworth
Coventry City
1
Steve Guppy
Leicester City
4
Lee Hendrie
Aston Villa
1
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Leeds United
4
Paul Hughes
Chelsea
1
Emile Heskey
Leicester City
4
Ritchie Humphreys
Sheffield Wed
1
David Hirst
Southampton
4
Andrew Impey
West Ham Utd
1
David Hopkin
Leeds United
4
Steffen Iversen
Tottenham
1
Ceri Hughes
Wimbledon
4
David James
Liverpool
1
Valerien Ismael
Crystal Palace
4
Stig Johansen
Southampton
1
Vinnie Jones
Wimbledon
4
Rob Jones
Liverpool
1
Bjorn Kvarme
Liverpool
4
Duncan Jupp
Wimbledon
1
Jacob Laursen
Derby County
4
Jurgen Klinsmann
Tottenham
1
Andy Linighan
Crystal Palace
4
Robert Kozluk
Derby County
1
Michael Madar
Everton
4
Bernard Lama
West Ham Utd
1
Robert Molenaar
Leeds United
4
Stan Lazaridis
West Ham Utd
1
Darren Peacock
Newcastle
4
Andy Liddell
Barnsley
1
Stuart Pearce
Newcastle
4
Kyle Lightbourne
Coventry City
1
Mark Pembridge
Sheffield Wed
4
Gary Mabbutt
Tottenham
1
Emmanuel Petit
Arsenal
4
Peter Markstedt
Barnsley
1
David Platt
Arsenal
4
Gary McAllister
Coventry City
1
Gary Rowett
Derby County
4
Brian McAllister
Wimbledon
1
Robbie Savage
Leicester City
4
John McGinlay
Bolton
1
Craig Short
Everton
4
Steve McManaman
Liverpool
1
Frank Sinclair
Chelsea
4
Danny Murphy
Liverpool
1
Gary Speed
Newcastle
4
Fernando Nelson
Aston Villa
1
Eric Tinkler
Barnsley
4
Mark Nicholls
Chelsea
1
Gianluca Vialli
Chelsea
4
Steve Nicol
Sheffield Wed
1
Noel Whelan
Coventry City
4
Michele Padovano
Crystal Palace
1
John Beresford
Southampton
3
Garry Parker
Leicester City
1
Henning Berg
Man Utd
3
Karel Poborsky
Man Utd
1
Stig Inge Bjornebye
Liverpool
3
Gustavo Poyet
Chelsea
1
Martin Bullock
Barnsley
3
Karlheinz Riedle
Liverpool
1
Colin Calderwood
Tottenham
3
John Salako
Bolton
1
Stephen Carr
Tottenham
3
John Scales
Tottenham
1
Jamie Carragher
Liverpool
3
David Seaman
Arsenal
1
Laurent Charvet
Chelsea
3
Peter Shirtliff
Barnsley
1
Stan Collymore
Aston Villa
3
Andy Sinton
Tottenham
1
Neil Cox
Bolton
3
Robbie Slater
Southampton
1
Justin Edinburgh
Tottenham
3
Jamie Smith
Crystal Palace
1
Neil Emblen
Crystal Palace
3
Staale Solbakken
Wimbledon
1
Robbie Fowler
Liverpool
3
Trond Egil Soltvedt
Coventry City
1
Remi Garde
Arsenal
3
Tony Thomas
Everton
1
Keith Gillespie
Newcastle
3
Emerson Thome
Sheffield Wed
1
Dean Gordon
Crystal Palace
3
David Thompson
Liverpool
1
John Hartson
West Ham Utd
3
Neil Thompson
Barnsley
1
Andy Hinchcliffe
Sheffield Wed
3
Lee Todd
Southampton
1
Georgi Hristov
Barnsley
3
Jon Dahl Tomasson
Newcastle
1
Jonathan Hunt
Derby County
3
Carl Veart
Crystal Palace
1
Denis Irwin
Man Utd
3
Guy Whittingham
Sheffield Wed
1
Roy Keane
Man Utd
3
Clive Wilson
Tottenham
1
Temuri Ketsbaia
Newcastle
3
Alan Wright
Aston Villa
1
Theo Zagorakis
Leicester City
1
Total Yellow Cards Season 1997-98
1,264
Overview of Premier League Discipline 1997-98
The 1997-98 Premier League season was a thrilling one, filled with intense matches, spectacular goals, and, of course, a fair share of disciplinary actions. This page provides a comprehensive look at every red and yellow card issued during this memorable season, arranged by football players and clubs. The statistics are correct up to the end of the season on 9th May 1998.
Red Cards in the 1997-98 Season
Red cards are always a game-changer in football, and the 1997-98 season was no exception. The season saw a number of players receiving their marching orders for various offences, from dangerous tackles to dissent. The impact of these dismissals was felt across the league, with teams having to adjust their strategies and formations to cope with the loss of a player.
Yellow Cards in the 1997-98 Season
Yellow cards, while less severe than red cards, still play a significant role in the dynamics of a football match. They serve as a warning to players, forcing them to tread carefully for the rest of the match. The 1997-98 season saw a flurry of yellow cards, with referees keen to maintain control of the matches and ensure fair play.
Discipline by Clubs
Discipline is not just an individual matter; it reflects on the team as a whole. Some clubs during the 1997-98 season had a better disciplinary record than others, managing to keep their players in check and avoid unnecessary bookings. Others, however, struggled with discipline, leading to suspensions and, in some cases, a negative impact on their league standings.
Exploring the disciplinary records of the 1997-98 season offers a fascinating insight into the dynamics of the Premier League during this period. It sheds light on the challenges faced by players and teams, and the measures taken by referees to ensure fair and exciting football. So, whether you’re a football enthusiast or a stats geek, there’s plenty to delve into here.
Remember, football is not just about the goals and the glory; it’s also about the discipline, the strategy, and the drama that unfolds on the pitch. So, why not take a trip down memory lane and explore the disciplinary records of the 1997-98 Premier League season?
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