Aguero banned for three games (updated)

[Shaelumstash]

"Sergio Aguero has been charged for an alleged act of violent conduct which was not seen by the match officials but caught on video.



"The Manchester City forward was involved in an incident with West Ham United’s Winston Reid in the 76th minute of the game on Sunday (28 August 2016).


"He has until 6pm on Wednesday 31 August to reply.


"Off the ball incidents which are not seen at the time by the match officials are referred to a panel of three former elite match officials.


"Each panel member will review the video footage independently of one another to determine whether they consider it a sending-off offence.


"For retrospective action to be taken, and an FA charge to follow, the decision of the panel must be unanimous."

An "Off the ball incident not seen by the referee".

Now I'm not a lawyer, but if this went to court, surely it would get thrown out on that point alone?

The incident was on the ball and was very clearly seen by the match official.

It's clear he's lied because he wants to avoid a media frenzy because it's Manchester United.

I thought this kind of shit was going to end when Fergie retired but I guess not.

 

[Saddleworthblue]

We shouldn't be that surprised. Certain players get away with violent conduct week in and week out but when it comes to a City player it's a different story. Not paranoia - fact. And the ref needs demoting. If he's not seen something 4 feet from his face that is awful- can't believe he's admitted it!
Aguero shouldn't have done what he did but if he gets a ban then so should Costs and Fellaini - to name but two.

 

[Andouble]

That's totally bollocks Andrex Marriner was looking straight at it

 

[Marvin]

We had this with Kompany and Balotelli in Mancini's season and we beat them.

 

[Tricky Dickys Right Foot Shot]

An "Off the ball incident not seen by the referee".

Now I'm not a lawyer, but if this went to court, surely it would get thrown out on that point alone?

The incident was on the ball and was very clearly seen by the match official.

It's clear he's lied because he wants to avoid a media frenzy because it's Manchester United.

I thought this kind of shit was going to end when Fergie retired but I guess not.

Give over mate, it's got nothing to do with United, take the tin foil hat off.

 

[Blue Smarties]

Why does your view deserve its own podium?

 

[cookster]

Not worried that Kun is missing, in Pep we trust. However, Marriner shouldn't be allowed to ref one of our games again!

This isn't incompetent, it's fucking lies.

 

[MadchesterCity]

IF THE RAGS WIN IT MEANS FUCK ALL, SHOWER O CUNTS!

SHOWS WHAT WE ARE UP AGAINST THIS SEASON

DECISIONS LIKE THIS WILL LEAD TO VIOLENCE AT THE DERBY MATCH - VERY STUPID INDEED

 

[remember arthur mann]

Andre, what type of name is that ? Anyhow, as usual he was all at sea on Sunday !!

 

[CitizenTID]

Give over mate, it's got nothing to do with United, take the tin foil hat off.

No it really does. The media pressure is purported by swathes of rag journalists from around the country. When the FA have Sky and the BBC pushing it strongly they're going to give into he pressure.

Why isn't it pushed in the headlines when Fellaini is always at it?