MikeyT Posted 3 April 2011 Posted 3 April 2011 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11667_6848676,00.html Wayne Rooney has apologised for swearing into a television camera during Manchester United's win over West Ham. The England striker uttered an audible expletive following the completion of his hat-trick at Upton Park, which helped United come from 2-0 down to win 4-2. Rooney's outburst prompted an immediate on-air apology from broadcasters Sky Sports. The Football Association revealed that they would examine the footage before deciding whether to take any action against Rooney. Rooney is expected to discover on Monday whether he will face disciplinary proceedings for his foul-mouthed hat-trick celebration. In a statement released by his club, the England international has put his outburst down to the emotion of putting his side ahead. Apology He said: "I want to apologise for any offence that may have been caused by my goal celebration, especially any parents or children that were watching. "Emotions were running high and on reflection my heat-of-the-moment reaction was inappropriate. It was not aimed at anyone in particular." It is understood that taking action over a player swearing into a camera may be unprecedented, but the FA's rules do appear to have a provision about such behaviour. They state: "A participant shall at all times act in the best interests of the game and shall not act in any manner which is improper or brings the game into disrepute or use any one, or a combination of, violent conduct, serious foul play, threatening, abusive, indecent or insulting words or behaviour." Rooney upset England fans during last summer's World Cup when he turned to a television camera and verbally attacked them at the end of the dismal goalless draw with Algeria. Why do they need to "investigate" it? It's clear to everyone why he swore. It was in the heat of the moment having just scored a hat-trick for his club helping them to win. Don't really understand why it has to be investigated. If they are going to fine him or whatever then fair enough, but surely it's just a waste of time investigating it. Pointless, in my opinion.
Matt Posted 3 April 2011 Posted 3 April 2011 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11667_6848676,00.html Wayne Rooney has apologised for swearing into a television camera during Manchester United's win over West Ham. The England striker uttered an audible expletive following the completion of his hat-trick at Upton Park, which helped United come from 2-0 down to win 4-2. Rooney's outburst prompted an immediate on-air apology from broadcasters Sky Sports. The Football Association revealed that they would examine the footage before deciding whether to take any action against Rooney. Rooney is expected to discover on Monday whether he will face disciplinary proceedings for his foul-mouthed hat-trick celebration. In a statement released by his club, the England international has put his outburst down to the emotion of putting his side ahead. Apology He said: "I want to apologise for any offence that may have been caused by my goal celebration, especially any parents or children that were watching. "Emotions were running high and on reflection my heat-of-the-moment reaction was inappropriate. It was not aimed at anyone in particular." It is understood that taking action over a player swearing into a camera may be unprecedented, but the FA's rules do appear to have a provision about such behaviour. They state: "A participant shall at all times act in the best interests of the game and shall not act in any manner which is improper or brings the game into disrepute or use any one, or a combination of, violent conduct, serious foul play, threatening, abusive, indecent or insulting words or behaviour." Rooney upset England fans during last summer's World Cup when he turned to a television camera and verbally attacked them at the end of the dismal goalless draw with Algeria. Why do they need to "investigate" it? It's clear to everyone why he swore. It was in the heat of the moment having just scored a hat-trick for his club helping them to win. Don't really understand why it has to be investigated. If they are going to fine him or whatever then fair enough, but surely it's just a waste of time investigating it. Pointless, in my opinion. I suppose the difference is you could hear it but how many players can you lip read swearing during a televised game, nothing is said about that.
Corky Posted 3 April 2011 Posted 3 April 2011 They'll do nothing about it, they'll want to be seen doing something about it though.
MikeyT Posted 3 April 2011 Author Posted 3 April 2011 I suppose the difference is you could hear it but how many players can you lip read swearing during a televised game, nothing is said about that. I was thinking the exact same thing. They'd be investigating almost every player in every team of every game that is televised.
Bugg Posted 3 April 2011 Posted 3 April 2011 Nothing story. He's apologised so they should just leave it at that. Everyone gets carried away sometimes.
MikeyT Posted 3 April 2011 Author Posted 3 April 2011 What did he say? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVWM5Z3r9ak
Itsthejoeker Posted 3 April 2011 Posted 3 April 2011 I'm not offended, simply because he couldn't understand a word he said.
Bugg Posted 3 April 2011 Posted 3 April 2011 Don't the footballing authorities have more pressing matters anyway? Such as appointing non-shit referees
MikeyT Posted 3 April 2011 Author Posted 3 April 2011 Don't the footballing authorities have more pressing matters anyway? Such as appointing non-shit referees Ha, exactly.
Finnegan Posted 3 April 2011 Posted 3 April 2011 I didn't understand a word of that. Can someone Northern translate?
The Doctor Posted 3 April 2011 Posted 3 April 2011 ****ing what - surely even he should understand why there's a camera pointed at him?
m00nie Posted 3 April 2011 Posted 3 April 2011 just goes to show in the heat of the moment tensions can cause you to say things... thinks back to bruma yesterday...
Trav Le Bleu Posted 3 April 2011 Posted 3 April 2011 Personally I think they should just tighten up on the whole thing. People aren't usually allowed to swear too much in the work place. Certainly players shouldn't be allowed to swear at other people, certainly not the officials (should be an automatic red card) and especially not the fans. For the money they get it's hardly asking much.
m00nie Posted 3 April 2011 Posted 3 April 2011 Personally I think they should just tighten up on the whole thing. People aren't usually allowed to swear too much in the work place. Certainly players shouldn't be allowed to swear at other people, certainly not the officials (should be an automatic red card) and especially not the fans. For the money they get it's hardly asking much. are we going to ban the fans from swearing also? or stop the chants ?? people are passionate about football, the players and the fans, the pressure and tension can be immense at times and people are only human so its not easy just to switch off imo..
Wymsey Posted 3 April 2011 Posted 3 April 2011 If the FA were to charge Rooney for that, this would rightly piss Fergie off as this situation has happened many times in the past and the culprit hasn't been punished for it. E.g. Di Canio, Cahill etc.
BoneDog Posted 3 April 2011 Posted 3 April 2011 Over 80's 18's only Wayne probably used to watch this show for kicks.
FoxyPV Posted 3 April 2011 Posted 3 April 2011 He should have been sent off a million times over for swearing to the refs. He'll get a slap on the wrist for this.
The Doctor Posted 3 April 2011 Posted 3 April 2011 He should have been sent off a million times over for swearing to the refs. He'll get a slap on the wrist for this. would this result in a 3 million match ban?
Bob Farley Posted 3 April 2011 Posted 3 April 2011 So he goes and scores a hat trick and this is how he deems necessary to celebrate, i have no repect for him what so ever.
Part Of The Crowd Posted 3 April 2011 Posted 3 April 2011 I think he's unleashing quite a lot of pent up frustration after a bit of a poor season. At least the lad's showing passion, however it's manifesting itself.
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