That's a shame to see. That kind of thing is very rare in my experience though.
My lads are 15 and 13, and play for decent local clubs. I must have watched HUNDREDS of matches from U11, up to U16, and I've pretty much NEVER seen faked injury, or players asking for bookings, never seen anyone...
What a very odd idea. If the Sunderland player had been sent off in a match AGAINST one of the big sides, your argument would make at least some sense. You were playing STOKE FFS. how on earth was that decision showing 'bias'. He got sent off because from the angle the ref had, it looked...