Memphis Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Reading the report, he comes across as well as anyone could given what he did. They repeatedly note that there is no way they would have ever learned about any of his bets without him providing all the evidence and a confession. They also note his admitted gambling addiction, though all of that is redacted. Considering all of that, and with him taking a reduced wage, somehow he comes out of this looking like a very sound guy whose demons got the best of him. I hope he's gotten the help he needs because this could end up being the making of him here - lots of time to settle, learn the language, get acclimated, experience the club and fan support through a very tough time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegans Export Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 11 minutes ago, wormy said: As an aside, the club stating his cooperation as 'extraordinary and unprecedented' is some pretty heavy wording. Hopefully goes to show the level of atonement he's gone through behind the scenes, even if he hasn't made a public song and dance of his guilt to appease people who probably wouldn't even be appeased by it if he did. The FA said they wouldn't have had a case against him if he hadn't come forward, the only evidence they have has come from Tonali himself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Must be waiting to reveal their report/judgement on that yellow card that I'm lead to believe was obvously dodgy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Howay Sandro lad. Tear it up next season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arknor Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Keegans Export said: The FA said they wouldn't have had a case against him if he hadn't come forward, the only evidence they have has come from Tonali himself. Have to wonder if that decision to come forward was imposed on him by someone else. You do it, or I will. If you do have a problem, and genuinely do want help then I guess you have no choice but to come clean. Edited May 2 by Arknor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 34 minutes ago, Miggys First Goal said: Howay Sandro lad. Tear it up next season. Think he will! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Can’t wait to see him play next season, he showed some of what he was capable of in the short time we saw him to get me excited about how good he could be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durham Mag Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 1 hour ago, Jackie Broon said: Recalling how terrible his performance was against Brighton. We've all had performance anxiety. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydianMag Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 RTG is fewmin about Tonali’s punishment Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 (edited) Enjoyed him tearing round pitch at home to Liverpool, thought we unravelled after he went off, interested to see how it pans out with Bruno and Joe as balance didn’t look quite right early doors this season though. Edited May 2 by Whitley mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilcline Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 5 minutes ago, FloydianMag said: RTG is fewmin about Tonali’s punishment Experts in addiction and mental health as well as human rights, the fucking sad cunts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 (edited) Tonali betting on the Toon - honestly man We are lucky it's a suspended sentence. Edited May 2 by duo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Kilcline said: Experts in addiction and mental health as well as human rights, the fucking sad cunts TBF they are experts in all 3 areas, just not how they think. Edited May 2 by Dokko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GideonShandy Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 2 hours ago, PauloGeordio said: this one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 1 hour ago, SUPERTOON said: Can’t wait to see him play next season, he showed some of what he was capable of in the short time we saw him to get me excited about how good he could be. Finally unleashed, running all over the place like a whisky crazed Apache. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 33 minutes ago, FloydianMag said: RTG is fewmin about Tonali’s punishment Literally everything that is deemed vaguely positive for us is now met with ‘Saudi corruption marra’. The ultimate coping mechanism. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gawalls Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 3 hours ago, timeEd32 said: Really don't want to rehash this, but the problem is what does it mean for a game where he doesn't bet on us? He’s skint Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Has any player ever been as harshly punished as him ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GideonShandy Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 15 minutes ago, Ben said: Has any player ever been as harshly punished as him ? https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/longest-bans-in-english-football-history-suspensions Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 2 minutes ago, GideonShandy said: https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/longest-bans-in-english-football-history-suspensions I'm way too irritated at the fact that entry number 7 makes a passing mention of three team mates being banned for long enough to make the list in their own right, yet they're not on the list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 58 minutes ago, GideonShandy said: What a moment this was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubaricho Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 1 hour ago, GideonShandy said: This still makes me laugh too hard. It’s a fucking kid ffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Icarus Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 In a friendly as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elbel1 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 3 hours ago, Arknor said: Have to wonder if that decision to come forward was imposed on him by someone else. You do it, or I will. If you do have a problem, and genuinely do want help then I guess you have no choice but to come clean. I'm guessing as part of his counselling he was encouraged to disclose any previous enfringements It's hard enough to beat an addiction without keeping secrets The first step to beat inner demons is being honest with yourself and the people around you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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