That’s one way to make the football world aware of you.
French forward Souleymane Doukara is not the biggest name outside of Championship circles, but the Leeds player will likely now become known as ‘that bitey guy’.
Doukara faces an eight-match ban after being found guilty of sinking his teeth into Fulham defender Fernando Amorebieta during a league game on February 23.
The 24-year-old will miss almost all of Leeds’ remaining games, with the ban ruling him out until the final day of the season.
https://twitter.com/WALMOT3/status/715568873517543427
Leeds have expressed their disappointment at the decision, but are awaiting the full judgement.
‘The club is unable to comment on this matter in any further detail until the full written judgement is released,’ a statement reads.
‘Suffice to say, however, the club is disappointed with the outcome and the length of the ban given to Souleymane Doukara.’
The eight-match ban is shorter than the 10-game suspension handed to former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez for biting Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic in 2013, though Suarez had previously spent seven games on the sidelines after a similar incident during his Ajax days.
After the announcement of the ban, Leeds fans have been quick to have their say on Twitter.
Some looked to bid him good riddance
Anyway, one more from me. I feel my life will not be in any way diminished if I never see Soulemayne Doukara again. #lufc
— Dr.T (@DoctorT1992) March 31, 2016
He’s seemingly not the most popular player at Elland Road
Just when you think it's been a bad season some good news hits you, Doukara banned for 8 games #getin #dogshit
— Sean Sturman (@SaintSturman) March 31, 2016
Imagine how mortified Luis Suarez must feel tonight, getting compared to that big daft cunt Doukara. They don't belong in the same sentence
— Tommy Ellam (@Ellam9) March 31, 2016
But it wasn’t long before the predictable terrace chants arrived
https://twitter.com/AahadMajid/status/715590278627897344
As well as the gallows humour
If Doukara has bitten someone,and the ref didn't see it,I know it's not true,cos the useless shit has never moved that fast. #lufc
— Berardi breezer (@Ken_Bates_PA) March 31, 2016
And anyway, Doukara isn’t the only scapegoat for the club’s woes
Haha check Twitter for the first time in hours to see about Doukara. God I hate this group of players, owner and coaching staff #lufc
— Jack Dickinson (@jackdickinson10) March 31, 2016
