JH Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 The thought that the FA sit there and go "That's Joey Barton. Prison, bad temper. We must suspend him" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 If Barton is charged, it's as much Pedersen's fault as it is his own. It's an extremely stupid thing for him to do, but if Pedersen doesn't go down in the fashion that he did, we're not sat talking about it now IMO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 If Barton is charged, it's as much Pedersen's fault as it is his own. It's an extremely stupid thing for him to do, but if Pedersen doesn't go down in the fashion that he did, we're not sat talking about it now IMO. It's seen as a 'slap' rather than a 'punch' if Pedersen doesn't react. He probably wouldn't even get banned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Look, he clearly strikes Pedersen in the chest. The ball's not even in play, never mind elsewhere. If the referee had seen it he'd have been sent off (and Coloccini was very lucky to stay on as well after raising his hands btw), it's as simple as that. On Five Live just now they said that the FA are going to show the referee the video and see what action he would have taken if he saw it. It can't be anything other than a straight red card for violent conduct, which carries a three-match ban. Whatever you think of Pedersen as a player or person, to suggest he's in any way to blame for this is farcical. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
heero Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 pederesen he was all smiles in the intervieuw, cheap basterd made more of it then it was, plus is the fa said that de jong could not be punished afther the tackle on ben arfa cause the ref did not see it so why should barton be punished, he was not shown a card. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 pederesen he was all smiles in the intervieuw, cheap basterd made more of it then it was, plus is the fa said that de jong could not be punished afther the tackle on ben arfa cause the ref did not see it so why should barton be punished, he was not shown a card. nope. in de jongs case the ref said he saw it and there was nothing wrong with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 pederesen he was all smiles in the intervieuw, cheap basterd made more of it then it was, plus is the fa said that de jong could not be punished afther the tackle on ben arfa cause the ref did not see it so why should barton be punished, he was not shown a card. Spectacularly wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Look, he clearly strikes Pedersen in the chest. The ball's not even in play, never mind elsewhere. If the referee had seen it he'd have been sent off (and Coloccini was very lucky to stay on as well after raising his hands btw), it's as simple as that. On Five Live just now they said that the FA are going to show the referee the video and see what action he would have taken if he saw it. It can't be anything other than a straight red card for violent conduct, which carries a three-match ban. Whatever you think of Pedersen as a player or person, to suggest he's in any way to blame for this is farcical. If that was in any way true, Pedersen wouldn't have reacted so dramatically - why would he throw himself to the ground if he thought it would have no effect on things whatsoever? He'd have ran straight to the ref and started complaining. But he didn't, he went down like a ton of bricks - something which made the incident look worse rather than better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning_Linguist Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Look, he clearly strikes Pedersen in the chest. The ball's not even in play, never mind elsewhere. If the referee had seen it he'd have been sent off (and Coloccini was very lucky to stay on as well after raising his hands btw), it's as simple as that. On Five Live just now they said that the FA are going to show the referee the video and see what action he would have taken if he saw it. It can't be anything other than a straight red card for violent conduct, which carries a three-match ban. Whatever you think of Pedersen as a player or person, to suggest he's in any way to blame for this is farcical. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Antec Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Barton's mistake was being too obvious about it. Should have gone for the two-footed airborne leg-breaker and claimed he was going for the ball Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordiemonster Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 I missed the incident last night - all I saw was Pedersen lying in a heap. Having seen it this morning, I'd just like to echo what an idiot Barton was after a season where he has been superb. As far as I can tell there was no provocation - and it was a proper punch, not a slap like people were suggesting. For what is worth Pedersen did overreact, but thats Blackburn all over - for a team so physically strong they don't half go down and roll around like they've been shot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest michaelfoster Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Look, he clearly strikes Pedersen in the chest. The ball's not even in play, never mind elsewhere. If the referee had seen it he'd have been sent off (and Coloccini was very lucky to stay on as well after raising his hands btw), it's as simple as that. On Five Live just now they said that the FA are going to show the referee the video and see what action he would have taken if he saw it. It can't be anything other than a straight red card for violent conduct, which carries a three-match ban. Whatever you think of Pedersen as a player or person, to suggest he's in any way to blame for this is farcical. exactly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbers Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Hardly dragon punched him like did he... From all the fuss i expected at least a fucking spinning back fist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 The real reason for the punch was this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 What Barton did was stupid... and he deserves a ban. Any slating of him and over-the-top reporting is nonsense beyond that. There were also violent incidents involving Henry of Wolves and Fellaini of Everton, both players with a worse on-pitch record than Barton, that will no doubt receive virtually no column inches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Regardless of the reaction to the punch, there was absolutely no reason whatsoever for Barton to do it. None. it was not part of the action on the pitch, it was not an accidental clash, there is no reason for it. Coming from a guy who knows he's going to be under scrutiny, a guy who claims to have been a changed man after his scrapes of the past, it's even more phenomenally stupid. He will have deprived his side of a key midfielder for 3 games for no reason at all. That is inexcusable. It should anger Hughton to no end - knowing how much he's tried to defend Joey to the press, Joey's still gone out and done something violent, unnecessary, and brainless. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 When he gets banned, I hope the club fines him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Curls Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Why must he prove the rest of the footballing world correct in thinking he's a thug, ffs Barton man just play football!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Obviously silly, but just saw it and was way tamer than I expected from the way people are going on. Sort of thing you do to your mate for a cheeky remark. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 charged by FA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchie Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Accept it, and get it out of the way please. It just wasn't our night last night. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Aye you know it's going to be one of those nights when your player goes and thumps an oppsing player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ridzuan Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 I dont know what to think of the guy after the incident. I thought he has really changed for good! He has been absolutely brilliant for us this season, so to do something like what he did was unacceptable, whatever his justification is. It was a stupid act & he was really fortunate to get away with it. But if the reports about the FA reviewing the footage is true, which might result in some sort of punishment for him, then I think it is unfair. The match is over. The referee didnt spot it, so why is there a need to review it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 I dont know what to think of the guy after the incident. I thought he has really changed for good! He has been absolutely brilliant for us this season, so to do something like what he did was unacceptable, whatever his justification is. It was a stupid act & he was really fortunate to get away with it. But if the reports about the FA reviewing the footage is true, which might result in some sort of punishment for him, then I think it is unfair. The match is over. The referee didnt spot it, so why is there a need to review it? they have announced they are charging him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 He deserves to be charged, this will do us harm.. Hughton wanting a contract and its tough enough without having to prove he can control him. We get enough bad press, him doing this kind of shit is the very last thing we need, he has found form BUT I would not be gutted to see him go IF he was replaced and not by some Championship shite. If Gosling can show and fore fill his potential then bye bye Joey for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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