No av8r it is not what I would call acceptable. They were just caught up in the moment, I suppose, and made a bad call. Kick their arses (not crucify them) and we should all just get over it. In order to speed this process, I will no longer visit this thread in order to avoid the temptation to respond to those calling for blood and prolonging the agony for the lads.
I reckon that you won't find them skiting about this at work.