U2 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161222/0661f4958f6fe0640f4e11395403ac9e.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Be interesting to see what Rafa has to say on this in today's presser. "after much deliberation, we will appeal, as we feel Saiss is in fact, a cous cous nonce" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altamullan Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 round in circles and quote, really shouldn't be that funny but can't stop chuckling at both Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 No appeal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 https://www.nufc.co.uk/news/latest-news/statement-jonjo-shelvey-221216 Jonjo Shelvey has today taken the decision not to lodge an appeal against an FA misconduct charge which was found proven by the Regulatory Commission earlier this week. The player will now serve a five-match suspension. Speaking of the verdict and his decision, Jonjo said: “I am very disappointed and frustrated with the outcome of the hearing. I strongly maintain that I did not use the offensive language that has been alleged. “Despite my strong disappointment, we think an appeal is very unlikely to change the panel’s decision on the case, so I have decided not to take that option. “Appealing the ban would also extend the period of uncertainty for the club and the team during such an important part of the season. “This would not be fair on my club, manager or teammates and I want to draw a line under this now so that I can return to help my team with our promotion challenge as soon as possible.“ Manager Rafa Benitez said: “Jonjo has maintained his position from the outset and as such has received our full support. Despite this issue going on in the background he has continued to train and play really well. "Now he has made the decision not to appeal the verdict we can focus on the upcoming games without uncertainty and distraction.” Newcastle United does not tolerate any form of discrimination or abuse and condemns the use of racist, sexist or homophobic remarks in the strongest possible terms. The club will not be making any further comment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhaircut Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Seems absolutely ridiculous. At least wait to confirm no appeal and have him play against Sheff Wed. That way it's just two league games until we can bring someone in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Glad it's sorted and we can move on now tbh, obviously disappointed though January will be interesting with only really having Colback and Hayden in midfield and Perez as a no10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Seems absolutely ridiculous. At least wait to confirm no appeal and have him play against Sheff Wed. That way it's just two league games until we can bring someone in. Do we not just want it over and done with? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Probably the right decision Imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Like has been said, we can now concentrate on the upcoming games without him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shintonsghost Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Moving on. We go without him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhaircut Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Seems absolutely ridiculous. At least wait to confirm no appeal and have him play against Sheff Wed. That way it's just two league games until we can bring someone in. Do we not just want it over and done with? Would quite like us to win football matches. There would be no uncertainty or doubts, we would know Sheff Qrd would be his last game. We could confirm no appeal the morning after. I can only imagine they intend to use Diame deeper which means they want the suspension done in the most part before he goes to the ACON. The plan should be to sign some fucker though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 If anyone has a backup plan in place already it's Rafa, without doubt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figures 1-0 Football Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Correct decision. Now we can move on and concentrate on the games ahead with the players that we have available. The hyperbole with some people expecting us to completely collapse without Shelvey is mental. He's a great player, but we also have loads of other great players too. Our third choice centre mid would get into most teams in this league ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 We'll be okay man. Shelvey is OP anyway and we have backup players good enough to get a game for the likes of fucking Reading. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Happy enough with that. If he didn't say it then I'm glad, but they're totally right to assume it wouldn't be overturned considering they've made the decision on seemingly so little evidence in the first place. We'll certainly miss him though, it would be ridiculous to suggest otherwise. He's among the very best players in the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 He's obviously important and we'll miss his qualities, but at the same time I think the other players will take even more responsibility so we should be alright I can see Hayden growing even more as a player in the coming games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Think we've made the right decision Next 5 games don't look too difficult on paper and I think we'll manage without him. Relieved that he'll be back for the Brighton game (even if it does get shifted) which will no doubt be our toughest game of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Might just be me but I'd fight in every court and stand in front of every panel that would listen to me if I was accused of racial abuse. Cant see why any innocent person would accept that. Would be interesting to see general opinion on this if it was Colback accused. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Might just be me but I'd fight in every court and stand in front of every panel that would listen to me if I was accused of racial abuse. Cant see why any innocent person would accept that. Would be interesting to see general opinion on this if it was Colback accused. Because he's been told by a team of lawyers that there's no point and his appeal won't be successful It's just dragging it out for no reason, hes stated he hasn't done anything wrong so obviously believes he can do no more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Safe to assume we have someone lined up to immediately come in on the 1st January to replace him, considering Diame won't be here either? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyn davies Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 will he be moved on?, as he appears to be a liability, on the face of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Hopefully sign someone asap in the January window to replace him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 will he be moved on?, as he appears to be a liability, on the face of it. He's our best player, so no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 will he be moved on?, as he appears to be a liability, on the face of it. He's our best player, so no. He's not (I wouldn't want him in the back 4 , out wide or up front and there are question marks over wether he'll be our fulcrum if we get promoted) but he is important to us...on the other hand this could be the making of Hayden. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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