loz Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHedges Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Utterly disgusting, almost makes me sick to my stomach. He hit his OWN fans? HORRIBLE! This should be more than a red card...it should have several games out and a huge fine. Doing something to other players on the pitch is one thing, does it to fans is quite another. Even more, I didn't even see this in any replay of the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modueke Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 It actually knocked the poor woman flying? The guy looked back for his Mrs, to see she was missing! What an idiot that man is! Get your knickers in a twist and boot it as hard as you can at your own fans? Really want that title don't you Rio!! See him raise his hand to acknowledge, before spitting and shouting at the ref. Thats alright Rio, knock a poor lady flying by a full force football to the face, and also probably injuring her back aswell from the fall.. then just raise your hand. Either I missed it, or theres not much in the media either? Funny that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moos Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Typical ManU scum. Cantona kicks fans, Rio tries to shot em down. Robben gets sent off for hugging a fan, Rio doesn't even get booked for shooting at them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makelele Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 if that was frankie or terry, 40040302907 match ban, and in terry's case he'd be stripped of the captaincy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g3.7 Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 er, hold on, we know rio is an idiot, and yes he should have been booked for dissent, but let's not get ahead of ourselves- it's hardly out of the ordinary for a player to kick the ball away and he was unlucky to have connected with it properly and see it hit someone. he then spent a good deal of time apologising more than once. this thread all sounds far too excessive. it's hardly grounds to hang him. (saying "bbbrrrrraaaaaappppp" to the sky cameras when someone else scores a goal... that's another matter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loz Posted April 3, 2007 Author Share Posted April 3, 2007 I agree it was only a bookable offence - he didn't look up, spot the crowd and aim right at them - he just lashed out in petulance. I am not saying I think it should have been a red card, just can't understand how both the ref and the linesman managed to miss it and not book him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g3.7 Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 it's the g14's fault, as you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHedges Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I completely disagree with the latest comments. If a player lashes out and kicks and launches a ball into a fans head, there is no excuse. I do see players kicking balls out all the time, but not with such ferocity, and not at a fan 10 feet away. That is simply attacking a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezer Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Based on the fact that the football authorities believe that players celebrating goals by getting close to their own fans constitutes a risk to crowd safety then Rio's actions, petulance or not constitutes stronger action. I'm not saying that is the right thing to do, merely pointing out that the authorities have got their priorities totally wrong and this incident is a prime example of that. Of course Rio should have been booked for this and if the referee and linesmen missed the incident then the video panel should have been called in to deal with accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modueke Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I'm with you Mr.Hedges.. He knew the fans were there, No he didnt obviously do it on purpose, but did he think about it before he done it, nope! Thats lack of respect, and was obviously going to hurt someone. If a shot at goal spins miles wide and hits someone - different story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev123 Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Always thought Rio was a prick anyway. Ever seen him on that show where they play tricks on members of the England squad? He tries to talk and act like he's a proper bad boy, but just comes across as a complete tosser instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g3.7 Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I completely disagree with the latest comments.If a player lashes out and kicks and launches a ball into a fans head, there is no excuse. I do see players kicking balls out all the time, but not with such ferocity, and not at a fan 10 feet away. That is simply attacking a fan. no, kicked the ball at the advertising, and missed. that is the key distinction you have to make, and plainly, it was not an "attack". before the game's at the bridge the chelsea attacking players take shots at cudicini. often they hit it hard, and often they miss and hit it into the stand. attack? and I don't think he should be punished just because the FA are often moronic in deciding who or what to punish- it sets a precedent that should be avoided, and if anything things like this should be tidied up and more common sense used instead of imploring the FA to continue with theur stupidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBeard Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I think Rio Ferdinand should be banned for at least six months, get a massive fine, and be given a severe beating. Nothing to do with the recent incident, I just hate the c*nt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maksimov Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 it's g4's fault, as you know. Yes, we know! BTW...isn't it a bookable offence if you kick the ball after the ref has whistled to stop the play? Strikers who are flagged offside and shoot the ball into the net after the ref has whistled, often get booked. Not sure what the rules of the game say, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loz Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 It is a bookable offence Maksimov and I can only imagine the ref didn't see it which is why he wasn't booked. The question is whether it should actually be a red card offence in this particular case. Initially I thought not for the reasons I have detailed aboove however the mroe I think about it the more I think it should be. The reason being that this wasn't just kicking the ball away, it was reckless. OK he didn't deliberatley aim at a particular fan but he is a professional footballer and therefore knows: a) How hard he can kick a ball Where the fans sit c) Where the ball is going to end up if he wellies it like that So I change my mind - I think it does merit a red card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_mac Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I think Man U, as a team, should be docked 9 points, and Rio can play all he wants Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backbiter Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 The god of football dished out justice this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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