Welcome to the the 2012-13 Premier League season! A season that was as much about discipline as it was about dazzling goals and dramatic saves. This was a year when the referees’ red and yellow cards were as much in the spotlight as the players themselves. From the fiery tackles to the controversial send-offs, the 2012-13 season was a masterclass in the art of football discipline. Remember when Manchester United clinched their 20th league title? Or when Chelsea’s Eden Hazard saw red for an altercation with a ball boy? Those were just the tip of the iceberg! This page is your time machine back to those nail-biting moments, a comprehensive guide to the disciplinary records of the season. So, whether you’re a stats geek, a football trivia enthusiast, or a fan who loves the drama that unfolds on the pitch, this page is for you. Get ready to dive into the nitty-gritty of the Premier League Discipline 2012-13. It’s more than just football; it’s a testament to the passion, intensity, and yes, discipline, that makes this beautiful game what it is. Buckle up, folks, it’s going to be a wild ride!
| Player | Team | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Pienaar | Everton | 2 |
| Steve Sidwell | Fulham | 2 |
| Bobby Zamora | QPR | 1 |
| Branislav Ivanovic | Chelsea | 1 |
| Brede Hangeland | Fulham | 1 |
| Carl Jenkinson | Arsenal | 1 |
| Carlton Cole | West Ham | 1 |
| Charlie Adam | Stoke | 1 |
| Chico | Swansea | 1 |
| Christian Benteke | Aston Villa | 1 |
| Ciaran Clark | Aston Villa | 1 |
| Craig Gardner | Sunderland | 1 |
| Daniel Agger | Liverpool | 1 |
| Daniel Fox | Southampton | 1 |
| Darron Gibson | Everton | 1 |
| David Vaughan | Sunderland | 1 |
| Dean Whitehead | Stoke | 1 |
| Emmanuel Adebayor | Tottenham | 1 |
| Fabricio Coloccini | Newcastle | 1 |
| Fernando Torres | Chelsea | 1 |
| Gaston Ramirez | Southampton | 1 |
| Goran Popov | West Brom | 1 |
| Ismael Cheik Tioté | Newcastle | 1 |
| Jack Wilshere | Arsenal | 1 |
| James Milner | Man City | 1 |
| Jonjo Shelvey | Liverpool | 1 |
| Jordi Gómez | Wigan | 1 |
| Joseph Bennett | Aston Villa | 1 |
| Laurent Koscielny | Arsenal | 1 |
| Marc-Antoine Fortune | West Brom | 1 |
| Mark Bunn | Norwich | 1 |
| Mathieu Debuchy | Newcastle | 1 |
| Maynor Figueroa | Wigan | 1 |
| Nathan Dyer | Swansea | 1 |
| Olivier Giroud | Arsenal | 1 |
| Pavel Pogrebnyak | Reading | 1 |
| Per Mertesacker | Arsenal | 1 |
| Peter Odemwingie | West Brom | 1 |
| Player | Team | 1 |
| Rafael | Man United | 1 |
| Remires | Chelsea | 1 |
| Robert Elliot | Newcastle | 1 |
| Ryan Shotton | Stoke | 1 |
| Samba Diakité | QPR | 1 |
| Samir Nasri | Man City | 1 |
| Stéphane M'Bia | QPR | 1 |
| Stephane Sessegnon | Sunderland | 1 |
| Steven Nzonzi | Stoke | 1 |
| Tom Huddlestone | Tottenham | 1 |
| Vincent Kompany | Man City | 1 |
| Youssuf Mulumbu | West Brom | 1 |
| Total Red Cards | 2012-13 | 53 |
Premier League Discipline 2012-13: A Season of Cards
The 2012-13 Premier League season was a thrilling ride, filled with spectacular goals, nail-biting finishes, and of course, a fair share of disciplinary actions. The season saw a total of 53 red cards and a staggering 1178 yellow cards, painting a vivid picture of the intensity and competitiveness of the league.
Red Cards Galore
During the 2012-13 season, 51 players saw red, contributing to a total of 53 dismissals. These dismissals, often game-changing moments, added an extra layer of drama and suspense to the matches. The red card, a symbol of severe punishment for on-field misconduct, was brandished more than a few times, highlighting the high stakes and passionate play that characterizes the Premier League.
A Sea of Yellow
Yellow cards, a cautionary measure for various infringements, were a common sight throughout the season. The referees issued a whopping 1178 yellow cards, a testament to the fiercely contested nature of the games. These cautions served as a constant reminder for players to adhere to the rules of the game, while also adding an element of caution to their play.
| Player | Club | Nationality | Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Gardner | Sunderland | England | 10 |
| Bradley Johnson | Norwich City | England | 10 |
| Matthew Lowton | Aston Villa | England | 10 |
| Luis Suárez | Liverpool | Uruguay | 10 |
| James Collins | West Ham United | Wales | 9 |
| Stéphane Mbia | Queens Park Rangers | Cameroon | 9 |
| Steven Nzonzi | Stoke City | France | 9 |
| Leon Osman | Everton | England | 9 |
| James Perch | Newcastle United | England | 9 |
| Morgan Schneiderlin | Southampton | France | 9 |
| Ryan Shawcross | Stoke City | England | 9 |
| Dean Whitehead | Stoke City | England | 9 |
| Yohan Cabaye | Newcastle United | France | 8 |
| Gary Caldwell | Wigan Athletic | Scotland | 8 |
| Marouane Fellaini | Everton | Belgium | 8 |
| Jonás Gutiérrez | Newcastle United | Argentina | 8 |
| Clint Hill | Queens Park Rangers | England | 8 |
| Grant Holt | Norwich City | England | 8 |
| Billy Jones | West Bromwich Albion | England | 8 |
| David Luiz | Chelsea | Brazil | 8 |
| Moussa Sissoko | Tottenham Hotspur | France | 6 |
| James Ward-Prowse | Southampton | England | 6 |
| Harry Winks | Tottenham Hotspur | England | 6 |
| Winston Reid | West Ham United | New Zealand | 8 |
| Ramires | Chelsea | Brazil | 8 |
| Robert Snodgrass | Norwich City | Scotland | 8 |
| Mike Williamson | Newcastle United | England | 8 |
Club-Wise Discipline
Disciplinary actions were not limited to individual players. The clubs themselves amassed a significant number of red and yellow cards over the course of the season. This club-wise tally of disciplinary actions provides an interesting perspective on the overall conduct of the teams. It’s a fascinating study of how discipline, or the lack of it, can impact a team’s performance over a season.
| RED CARDS | YELLOW CARDS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club | No. | Club | No. | |
| Arsenal | 5 | Stoke City | 78 | |
| Newcastle United | 4 | West Ham United | 74 | |
| Stoke City | 4 | Aston Villa | 72 | |
| West Bromwich Albion | 4 | Newcastle United | 71 | |
| Aston Villa | 3 | Wigan Athletic | 66 | |
| Chelsea | 3 | West Bromwich Albion | 63 | |
| Everton | 3 | Manchester City | 62 | |
| Fulham | 3 | Sunderland | 62 | |
| Manchester City | 3 | Norwich City | 60 | |
| Queens Park Rangers | 3 | Queens Park Rangers | 59 | |
| Sunderland | 3 | Everton | 58 | |
| Liverpool | 2 | Swansea City | 58 | |
| Southampton | 2 | Manchester United | 57 | |
| Swansea City | 2 | Tottenham Hotspur | 55 | |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 2 | Liverpool | 54 | |
| Wigan Athletic | 2 | Chelsea | 51 | |
| Manchester United | 1 | Fulham | 48 | |
| Norwich City | 1 | Reading | 45 | |
| Reading | 1 | Southampton | 43 | |
| West Ham United | 1 | Arsenal | 42 | |
| Total Red Cards | 52 | Total Yellow Cards | 1178 | |
So, whether you’re a casual fan or a football fanatic, the 2012-13 Premier League season offered a fascinating insight into the disciplinary aspect of the beautiful game. It’s a reminder that while skill and strategy are crucial, discipline is equally important in the high-octane world of Premier League football.
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