Scow Posted 25 November 2008 Posted 25 November 2008 FA statement"When judging whether to take disciplinary action in this case, The FA has had to consider the challenge itself and not the outcome of it. "The FA has been given express direction from FIFA that we cannot upgrade yellow cards to red. On this basis, we can only bring additional charges in the most exceptional cases and only if it can be proved beyond doubt that the actions of a player were a deliberate attempt to injure an opponent. "Having reviewed all available evidence in this case, including submissions made by Barnsley, there is no basis on which an additional charge could brought." That's bollocks. How can a deliberate elbow on to the side of a head not warrant being labelled a dangerous challenge? Secondly, has Morgan displayed any public remorse at all? This article claims he's asked after him, but that could be just be Sheffield United putting a positive spin on it by tipping off the paper, who knows. I don't know how can that challenge be interpreted as an accident; D'urso and the FA are clueless.
davieG Posted 25 November 2008 Posted 25 November 2008 No doubt a knee jerk reaction will take place with a plethora of red cards being dished out over the next few weeks for accidental elbows. Every match you see yellows and reds being issued for non-violent fouls, dissent or goal celebrations depriving fans of an evenly matched contest and yet when a really serious assault takes places -fook all happens. Respect! my arse.
Corky Posted 25 November 2008 Posted 25 November 2008 How typical that the wimpish twats at the FA are doing fcuk-all This pathetic excuse for an organisation, that is condoning this challenge, are a disgrace, plain and simple.
marbelladave Posted 25 November 2008 Posted 25 November 2008 No doubt a knee jerk reaction will take place with a plethora of red cards being dished out over the next few weeks for accidental elbows.Every match you see yellows and reds being issued for non-violent fouls, dissent or goal celebrations depriving fans of an evenly matched contest and yet when a really serious assault takes places -fook all happens. Respect! my arse. What he said. :appl:
lavrentis Posted 25 November 2008 Posted 25 November 2008 I have lost my last tiny bit of respect for the FA. That is criminal, they really are a joke.
Corky Posted 25 November 2008 Posted 25 November 2008 If the FA spout on about "Respect" again, people should bring up this case, and say "YOU had no respect for a player, YOU condoned a challenge that nearly cost a young man his life, YOU are a spineless, cowardly organisation". The FA deserve NO respect from anyone. I am livid about this, as you can probably tell
Thracian Posted 25 November 2008 Posted 25 November 2008 FA statementThe FA has confirmed that no disciplinary action will be taken against Sheffield United defender Chris Morgan with relation to a challenge on Barnsley's Iain Hume. Morgan was booked for the challenge during the match at Oakwell on 8 November. An FA spokesman said: "When judging whether to take disciplinary action in this case, The FA has had to consider the challenge itself and not the outcome of it. "The FA has been given express direction from FIFA that we cannot upgrade yellow cards to red. On this basis, we can only bring additional charges in the most exceptional cases and only if it can be proved beyond doubt that the actions of a player were a deliberate attempt to injure an opponent. "Having reviewed all available evidence in this case, including submissions made by Barnsley, there is no basis on which an additional charge could brought." Spineless fu ckers. If this was Cristiano Ronaldo, Morgan would've been given the lethal injection Strikes me that the FA are frightened shitless that someone is going to sue another player for assault and by officially making out there was no evidence they are making the winning of such an allegation more difficult. Lisa's the one who might confirm the weight of this thought or otherwise but as far as I am concerned the FA have completely shirked their responsibility for player safety in making this decision. I also wonder how "exceptional" a situation has to be before it can be upgraded from yellow to red. If the FA consider that challenge was relatively innocuous perhaps the best place to search for footballing talent is in the martial arts clubs.
Chromophobia Posted 25 November 2008 Posted 25 November 2008 I cannot believe this, it's further proof that the FA is run by a set of complete and utter moronic clowns. I hope there's a serious backlash for them for this. Absolutely Baffling decision.
Chairman of the Bored Posted 25 November 2008 Posted 25 November 2008 Pretty incredulous. Clear intent for all to see. I just hope Humey is ok as he's gone back into ozzy today. Good luck mate.
morris1234 Posted 25 November 2008 Posted 25 November 2008 even if this wasnt hume, i would still be fuming! this rule needs to be changed, just because a yellow card is given does not mean the player cannot be punished. the referees use the excuse that they cannot see all angles of incidents in games to defend themsleves when criticised. fair enough. in thegame. but when youve got the chance to see the challenge again and again and see the outcome and still bottle it! overpaid bunch of wankers! HE COULD HAVE DIED! if somebody deliberately tries to run somebody over with a car, for example, but the person survives after being hit, you dont let them off do you. ' next time, finish the job or we wont punish you' ridiculous! respect campaign my arse!
ousefox Posted 25 November 2008 Posted 25 November 2008 Cannot believe they have not taken any action against the dickhead! The FA is a joke!
JakeShingler Posted 25 November 2008 Posted 25 November 2008 They are a joke! If in the worst case he did die what would they have done? Because i don't think they would have dropped it then.
BoneHead. Posted 25 November 2008 Posted 25 November 2008 You forgot to post the humour bit. Sorry Dad.
BoneHead. Posted 25 November 2008 Posted 25 November 2008 Just seen on Sky Sports News that the FA will not take any action against Chris Morgan. That is criminal... shocking. If im honest should be the Police not the FA taking action. If someone did that to you or I on a Saturday night up town...GBH charge would it not?
sdb Posted 25 November 2008 Posted 25 November 2008 this news has really disappointed and angered me. i'm genuinely quite upset about it.
Chromophobia Posted 25 November 2008 Posted 25 November 2008 i think a lot of people feel genuinely upset by this, it's enraging. Those cretinous ***** at the FA should be ashamed of themselves for being such pig headed pathetic snivelling cock farts.
leicesterseddon Posted 25 November 2008 Posted 25 November 2008 the problem is that the challenge was only given a yellow card, meaning possible disciplinary action from the FA is more restricted. the only appropriate thing they can do is press criminal charges, which they can only do with conclusive and irrefutable evidence. given that hume himself and/or barnsley can press charges, i can see why they've done nothing - legal action may be inevitable, and this way they can avoid getting into a very messy situation
act smiley Posted 25 November 2008 Posted 25 November 2008 Er, they can do what they did for Thatcher - but then again you can't bring the game into disrepute if you're not on the telly eh?
filbertway Posted 25 November 2008 Posted 25 November 2008 I hope they get Odejayi to smash Morgan in the face.
davieG Posted 25 November 2008 Posted 25 November 2008 From Sky: Barnsley are prepared to launch legal action against Sheffield United defender Chris Morgan following his clash with Iain Hume. The Blades centre-half was involved in a nasty collision with the Tykes striker during a Championship contest at Oakwell on 8th November. The incident left Hume with a fractured skull, putting his life and professional career in danger. However, the Football Association cleared Morgan of any wrongdoing on Tuesday and will not be disciplining the defender further. Barnsley have been left aghast by the FA's refusal to deem Morgan's behaviour as violent and have revealed that they will now be investigating legal proceedings outside of football circles. Disappointed "Barnsley Football club is extremely disappointed and concerned that the FA has failed to take any action regarding the violent conduct of Chris Morgan which left Iain Hume requiring emergency hospital treatment for a fractured skull and bleeding to the brain," read a statement on the club's official website. "The decision by the FA to disconnect a violent act from its consequences runs contrary to the principles of civil and criminal law. "It reflects badly on football that the only action which the FA has thought fit was to charge Barnsley Football Club's manager (Simon Davey) with misconduct in relation to alleged verbal abuse towards a match official whilst violent conduct has gone unpunished. "The FA's failure to act has let Iain Hume down badly and the only option now remaining is for recourse outside of the normal football processes." Nice to see that the FA have their priorities sorted.
JoeyB Posted 25 November 2008 Posted 25 November 2008 I'd love to get in touch with the FA. Fully agree. How the FA have not reacted is bad enough. some could argue its just as bad as Ben Thatchers elbow and didn't he get booked and the FA intervened? They also banned Joey Barton for punching Dabo so why not Morgan? TBH the FA have lost any respect i have had for them,. Disgusted.
Maybes Posted 25 November 2008 Posted 25 November 2008 The Football Association is run my morons. FACT.
syston_fox Posted 25 November 2008 Posted 25 November 2008 "It reflects badly on football that the only action which the FA has thought fit was to charge Barnsley Football Club's manager (Simon Davey) with misconduct in relation to alleged verbal abuse towards a match official whilst violent conduct has gone unpunished. You're kidding? Elbowing another human in the head is acceptable but a harsh word or two and you're getting charged? Madness!
Katy Posted 26 November 2008 Posted 26 November 2008 We all knew this was going to happen though didn't we? We expected nothing else from these gutless twats. Humey, sue Morgan and then sue the arse off the FA for letting you down. Cnuts!
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