I know there is probably a thread or ten on this already but am I missing something? Offside Not even a foul Not even a penalty Not even a red card It's a disgrace. Gerrard and Rooney have both escaped bans lately for violent conduct yet Derry gets suspended having done nothing wrong. Lemar was right "If There's Any Justice In the World" Common sense will never prevail. The FA have proved they are corrupt. When United fielded a "weakened" team against us and Hull not a word, yet when Blackpool and Wolves did it, INSTANT FINE.
You have to remember this is an organisation that appealed Rooneys 3 match ban for kicking someone. If a club who wasnt in the top 4 did the same, theyd have had an extra game added for a frivolous appeal. So somehow they think Rooneys punishment was wrong yet Derrys is 100% correct. Its no wonder I will never go to see or cheer on England ever again.
That was their biggest mistake and sums up their hypocrisy and inconsistency. The FA have no morals. We talk about FIFA and corruption but in truth we should look far closer to home. I'm in favour of the FA being stripped and replaced by ex-players - people who understand the game as they are fans - like us. I wouldn't mind Neville being on the FA Board (never thought I'd say that), he is spot on with most of his comments and understands the game.
these last few days have shown how ridiculously biased officiating is in this league. Wigan should have won or at least drawn their game. Young should have been sent off for diving. Norwich should have won 4-1 against 10 man Spurs. What a pathetic state of affairs. Video referral needed asap. The sooner Sky pack up and take away the money the better. Love to see what the FA do when they suddenly have to work for a living.
Like someone on another site said the FA are getting that points deduction off QPR. Every football fan at work(even the 2 Utd ones) say it was never a pen/Sending off/foul. The FA are a joke and over the years have proved it. Lets hope C4 or the BBC do an under cover documentary and the whole world will see how corrupt it is. SADLY WE WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO COMPETE ON THE SAME FIELD AS THESE ELITE CLUBS. Wish they would go a join a Euro League
In fairness offside isn't subjective so they can't be accused of bias. Corruption yes but not bias. Norwich was a different case because the referee influenced the pattern of the game by bottling the decisions. I can't wait for the day Sky go and we have football back. They've killed the game and turned it into an elite sport (with the help of the FA). It's now become an us against them game. Sad state of affairs. IMO FIFA should intervene and call for a review and inspection of the English FA
I'm sorry District but your are missing something 1) Offside - but its United so we'll let it stand 2) Not even a foul - but its United so we'll let it stand 3) Not even a penalty - but its United so we'll let it stand 4) Not even a red card - but its United so we'll let it stand They say you should never go against your employer, so they havent
The message from the FA could not be clearer. 1) teach kids that cheating is justified 2) teach kids that bigger, richer people always get their own way http://thisismyengland.blogspot.com/2012/04/cheats-prosper-and-corrupt-old-men.html
None of the FA board of directors has ever played football professionally. David Bernstein, the FA Chairman since January 2011 Chairman: David Bernstein[11] General Secretary: Alex Horne Vice-Chairmen: Sir Dave Richards (Premier League Chairman)â¡ and Roger Burden (Gloucestershire FA)â Other Members: Phil Gartside (Bolton Wanderers Chairman)â¡ David Gill (Manchester United Chief Executive)â¡ Barry Bright (Kent FA)â Mervyn Leggett (Worcestershire FA)â Michael Game (Essex FA)â John Ward (Hampshire FA)â Anthony Kleanthous (Barnet Chairman)* Keith Lamb (Middlesbrough Non-Executive Director)* Non-executive directors: Heather Rabbatts CBE Roger Devlin Please add anymore you wish to be violated by demons
The FA have never recovered from 'Faurlingate' and will do all they can to relegate us. This smacks of retribution.
To top it off, Ballotelli wont be facing any punishment for his near leg breaking tackle on Song. You really couldnt make it up. Trying to break someones leg is ok but brushing someone so lightly that it wouldnt knock a 2 year old over is a red card.
There used to be an element in the game where being tussled for the ball was a part of the game and a player had a responsibility to stay on his feet under pressure. We're losing that. I honestly can't stand watching Italian football and the like as it's a joke. The players may display some nice skill but it's not a real competition of physicality. Actually, those kinds of leagues now are a competition of wit and simulation skills. That's certainly not why I watch football. Sadly, the fa, epl and FIFA don't actually care about this because they have a huge revenue anyway.
Two fingers to the FA, bunch of prats blind as bats, studid t@@@s. I hope that England get knocked out of Euro 2012, and with all their own troubles news international (Sky) pull the plug on the FA's money machine. What did Shaun Derry do wrong. Ashley Young thew himself to the ground, Lee Mason needs an eye test. Comeon UUrrss.
I can see a day when a mega rich owner sues the FA over something like this. I'd love Mittal or someone similar to take them to the cleaners!!
