(to be) Sent to the stands
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To be sent off; to receive a red card; to be removed from the pitch. The stand is where the fans sit and watch the game.- Example: Roy Keane was sent to the stands for blowing his top at the referee in a friendly match.
- Example: The player was sent to the stands after punching the referee
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