PENKAAA Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 FA wade in to Tiote race row as Wembley chiefs eye investigation of alleged abuse The FA have contacted Arsenal and Newcastle over the alleged racial slur directed at Cheick Tiote on Monday night. A supporter is accused of racially abusing the Newcastle midfielder during Arsenal’s 2-1 Barclays Premier League win. Sportsmail revealed on Wednesday how the Gunners had opened an internal investigation into the incident. http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/03/15/article-0-12232CB5000005DC-975_468x338.jpg Target: Tiote (right) was allegedly the subject of racial chants Arsenal are still trying to identify the accused supporter — but have vowed to ban him and hand him over to the police if found guilty of making the remarks. But the FA have now stepped in and could launch their own investigation. Wembley chiefs are liaising with both clubs and will consider the findings before deciding on their course of action. Arsenal fan arrested over racist abuse of Newcastle midfielder Tiote A man was arrested on suspicion of a racially-aggravated public-order offence during a Premier League match. The 29-year-old was held in connection with an alleged incident at Arsenal's match against Newcastle on March 12. The club carried out an internal investigation following reports that an individual had been caught on Sky Sports' live television coverage of the match at Emirates Stadium abusing Newcastle's Cheick Tiote. A club statement confirmed: 'Following an incident during our home Premier League match against Newcastle United on Monday March 12, a 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a racially-aggravated public-order offence. 'The suspect has been interviewed and bailed to return to Islington police station in April. 'Arsenal Football Club would like to take this opportunity to thank the Metropolitan Police Service for their co-operation and swift action in this matter. 'We reiterate that Arsenal Football Club does not tolerate foul language, racist chanting, homophobic chanting or any anti-social behaviour at Emirates Stadium, and we will continue to act with zero tolerance towards any individual found to be acting in an abusive manner.' A Scotland Yard spokesman said: 'Metropolitan Police officers today arrested a 29-year-old man at an address in Ilford on suspicion of a racially-aggravated public-order offence. 'He was taken to a north London police station where he was subsequently bailed to a date in April. 'The arrest follows an allegation after the Arsenal match against Newcastle at the Emirates stadium on Monday 12 March.' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooBoo Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I'll probably be flamed for this but I think we play much more attractive football when he's out of the side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I'll probably be flamed for this but I think we play much more attractive football when he's out of the side. Like against Norwich. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Disagree, while he doesn't play more attractive footy, when he's at his best (think he's had a fairly up and down season even just when he's been fit) he frees us up to play better footy and should give us a lot more possession. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Gona have to be on top form next week, (if he's back?) Will have to really protect our back 4 and sit deeper, more like in his first season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 We've played utter cack football with and without him in the side. There is no correlation Picking some strange targets recently Otter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Tiote hasn't exactly been the dominating presence he was last season. He doesn't inspire the same confidence he once did. We could play well with or without him. And his absence doesn't mean we're going to get run over. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Considering Tiote tends to bring his A game mainly against properly good teams I fully expect him to not play that well :| Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 With Colo seemingly out we need him to be fit for next two games as they will shape were we end up finishing imo. Perch and Williamson is damning enough but no Tiote infront of them would be horrible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tachikoma Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Tiote hasn't exactly been the dominating presence he was last season. He doesn't inspire the same confidence he once did. We could play well with or without him. And his absence doesn't mean we're going to get run over. *cough* Tottenham away *cough* We almost never get run over with him in the team though. He's seemingly being asked to play a more active role offensively these days, which curbs his effectiveness somewhat imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Yesterday was more about non 4-4-2 than the combination of players in our midfield. Would Tiote in for Guthrie with the same orders have made such a difference? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATB Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 We need him back - badly - and we need him to sit really deep and only focusing at protecting Willo and Perch. He can´t go forward. Hopefully we will continue with this formation we had against WBA in the coming games and that means Tioté only needs to focusing at the defensive play and let the other players attack. But I´m worried if he is going to make it. Remember autumn? when he was due to come back for a month or something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Our versatility sets us a Pard FLEXIBLE ... Alan Pardew's Newcastle players have shown great versatility Published: 27th March 2012 ALAN PARDEW hopes Newcastle's versatility will help them qualify for Europe. 1 comment Related Stories Pardew searching for more coups ALAN PARDEW admits he needs to pull some more transfer rabbits out of the hat Super Goals in a flashIt ain’t Arf hot! Pards hails BenWest Brom 1 Newcastle 3Top 10 Premier League freebies The Toon boss has been forced to put square pegs in round holes in recent weeks, with winger Jonas Gutierrez filling in at left-back and centre-midfield and James Perch filling in in numerous positions. But such is the flexibility in Pardew's squad, the Magpies have managed back-to-back wins against Norwich and West Brom and are within touching distance of qualification for the Europa League. Pardew said: "You have to remember that when you have had success, teams are going to come and nullify you and start working on ways to beat you, and you have got to keep asking different questions. "Yohan Cabaye and Jonas had different roles last week, and they could have different roles again. "But their application and attitude to them has been first-class, and that's why Jonas at left-back got man of the match against Norwich, because he attacked the job that was at hand. "If my players do that and take that as a lesson, then we are going to be okay." Star midfielder Cheick Tiote was sidelined for the win over the Baggies and has been missing for large parts of the season due to injury and Ivory Coast's African Cup of Nations campaign. But Pardew reckons the Toon have fared well in Tiote's absence. He said: "We have won without Cheick for the last two weekends, and we won without him when he was away at the African Nations Cup. "Actually, since he has come back, we haven't had great results with Cheick. "I am not saying that as a negative because he is a massive player for us, but we can cope without him." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiGeordie Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 They are trying hard to sell him... wtf is we can cope with out him when we expect him playing next Sunday? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 They are trying hard to sell him... wtf is we can cope with out him when we expect him playing next Sunday? you'd think we'd make out he's fantastic then instead of "hey we've done better without him" then wouldn't you ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 AP just needs to pay a bit more off now, that's all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 They are trying hard to sell him... wtf is we can cope with out him when we expect him playing next Sunday? you'd think we'd make out he's fantastic then instead of "hey we've done better without him" then wouldn't you ? You would think so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 No way is Tiote good enough for Chelsea.. My comment was about as sarcastic as I could be. Would hate to see him end up there. If we finish above them and they are not in the CL next season, I see no reason why he would want to go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Unless they offer to double his wages like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Expecting him to come into the midfield with Jonas shifting to left back. A midfield 3 of him, Cabaye and Guthrie would be pretty decent I reckon. Just hope AP sticks with the 4-3-3. The thought of another disjointed, clueless, Stoke like 4-4-2 doesn't bare thinking about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 AP just needs to pay a bit more off now, that's all. http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae191/neisied1/giant_rolleyes.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawK Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 AP just needs to pay a bit more off now, that's all. http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae191/neisied1/giant_rolleyes.gif It's well documented that he's on a numeration package that includes percentages payable on transfer fee profits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Pardew said 'He is the lion of our team and like any lion who has been down in the dumps he came back this morning and let everyone know he’s back, let out a few roars, had a couple of scuffles. 'We are better for it. Not everyone was pleased to see him back but as the coaching staff, we smiled, and he managed not to kill anyone so we are ok.' Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2123080/Alan-Pardew-wants-unleash-Cheik-Tiote-Liverpool.html#ixzz1qeXScUC4 :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Colossus Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 AP just needs to pay a bit more off now, that's all. It's well documented that he's on a numeration package that includes percentages payable on transfer fee profits. http://oi44.tinypic.com/dgjigw.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Why has this thread title never been corrected? It should be Cheick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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