bluebrickroad
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Beware of intruders with an "agenda".
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Montgomery Burns
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bluebrickroad said:Beware of intruders with an "agenda".
You're right, I'd already decided I didn't like the cut of his jib.
Edit: Oops, I'm not Monty anymore - how I miss the old fella.
City Raider said:No action against Neville leaves the FA in a pretty tight spot if they go and find Ade guilty.
Basically the main difference between the 2 offences was the fans reaction - eg Arsenal tearing our place up. So if they find Ade guilty they are effectively saying it's only misconduct when the fans react. Take that rule to it's logical conclusion, fans hold the power - very, very dodgy...
Absolutely.
I made exactly this point in the letter of complaint that I emailed to the blazered tw@ts.
Chippy_boy
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BLIMEY
10 mins ago, I was just getting ready for work with TV on in the background.
There was something that I just caught the end of, about some minister (Sutcliffe, I think) saying that something has to be done to reform the FA.
Did anyone catch all of it? What was said exactly.
It's one heck of a coincidence that less than 1 week ago a few of us write to our MP's about this very subject, and by Thursday morning, it's on BBC1. There may have been some discussions about this already happening of course, but it really does look like perhaps we have started something!
10 mins ago, I was just getting ready for work with TV on in the background.
There was something that I just caught the end of, about some minister (Sutcliffe, I think) saying that something has to be done to reform the FA.
Did anyone catch all of it? What was said exactly.
It's one heck of a coincidence that less than 1 week ago a few of us write to our MP's about this very subject, and by Thursday morning, it's on BBC1. There may have been some discussions about this already happening of course, but it really does look like perhaps we have started something!
I think he's on about this
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/sep/24/gerry-sutcliffe-football-association-reform" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009 ... ion-reform</a>
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/sep/24/gerry-sutcliffe-football-association-reform" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009 ... ion-reform</a>
Montgomery Burns
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We're quick but not that quick!
<a class="postlink" href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8271986.stm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8271986.stm</a>
Government condemns FA 'failings'
The Football Association has been strongly criticised by the government for failing to implement promised reforms, BBC Sport can reveal.
Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe has written to the heads of the FA, Premier League and Football League, questioning their ability to work together.
Sutcliffe expresses disappointment at the FA's apparent lack of development in crucial areas of the national game.
The FA has said this response poses "important challenges to the game".
BBC Radio 5 live sports news correspondent Gordon Farquhar reports: "The message from government is the national team may be riding high, but English football's governing body is not.
"The letter describes the FA's contribution to the recent government request for answers to seven challenges facing the game as disappointing and lacking substance.
"It says the FA must introduce two independent directors to their main board, and highlights shortcomings in advancing the women's game, planning for youth development, coaching standards and leadership.
"Any praise is largely reserved for the professional leagues, particularly over tougher rules for financial stability, and home grown player quotas."
Asked for a response, the FA told the BBC: "We are looking forward to receiving the letter and studying it carefully.
"The issues raised by the original questions and the Minister's response represent important challenges to the game at all levels.
"They merit careful thought and a proper response with football working together in partnership." (end)
<a class="postlink" href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8271986.stm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8271986.stm</a>
Government condemns FA 'failings'
The Football Association has been strongly criticised by the government for failing to implement promised reforms, BBC Sport can reveal.
Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe has written to the heads of the FA, Premier League and Football League, questioning their ability to work together.
Sutcliffe expresses disappointment at the FA's apparent lack of development in crucial areas of the national game.
The FA has said this response poses "important challenges to the game".
BBC Radio 5 live sports news correspondent Gordon Farquhar reports: "The message from government is the national team may be riding high, but English football's governing body is not.
"The letter describes the FA's contribution to the recent government request for answers to seven challenges facing the game as disappointing and lacking substance.
"It says the FA must introduce two independent directors to their main board, and highlights shortcomings in advancing the women's game, planning for youth development, coaching standards and leadership.
"Any praise is largely reserved for the professional leagues, particularly over tougher rules for financial stability, and home grown player quotas."
Asked for a response, the FA told the BBC: "We are looking forward to receiving the letter and studying it carefully.
"The issues raised by the original questions and the Minister's response represent important challenges to the game at all levels.
"They merit careful thought and a proper response with football working together in partnership." (end)
zandvoort blue
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UN-F**KING-BELIEVABLE.........but there again it is Alan "Big Four" Wiley.
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/liverpool/article6846387.ece" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/ ... 846387.ece</a>
Javier Mascherano, the Liverpool midfield player, will not face disciplinary action from the FA over an incident during Tuesday night’s Carling Cup third-round tie with Leeds United in which he appeared to strike Jermaine Beckford with his right arm.
Alan Wiley, the match referee, was asked to look at the incident again by FA officials but, having reviewed a recording of the clash, he is standing by his decision not to send off the Argentina player. Mascherano could have been suspended for up to three matches.
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/liverpool/article6846387.ece" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/ ... 846387.ece</a>
Javier Mascherano, the Liverpool midfield player, will not face disciplinary action from the FA over an incident during Tuesday night’s Carling Cup third-round tie with Leeds United in which he appeared to strike Jermaine Beckford with his right arm.
Alan Wiley, the match referee, was asked to look at the incident again by FA officials but, having reviewed a recording of the clash, he is standing by his decision not to send off the Argentina player. Mascherano could have been suspended for up to three matches.
kippaxblue76
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zandvoort blue said:UN-F**KING-BELIEVABLE.........but there again it is Alan "Big Four" Wiley.
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/liverpool/article6846387.ece" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/ ... 846387.ece</a>
Javier Mascherano, the Liverpool midfield player, will not face disciplinary action from the FA over an incident during Tuesday night’s Carling Cup third-round tie with Leeds United in which he appeared to strike Jermaine Beckford with his right arm.
Alan Wiley, the match referee, was asked to look at the incident again by FA officials but, having reviewed a recording of the clash, he is standing by his decision not to send off the Argentina player. Mascherano could have been suspended for up to three matches.
Just gives us more ammunition, another joke decision in favour of the "big 4".
es1
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kippaxblue76 said:zandvoort blue said:UN-F**KING-BELIEVABLE.........but there again it is Alan "Big Four" Wiley.
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/liverpool/article6846387.ece" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/ ... 846387.ece</a>
Javier Mascherano, the Liverpool midfield player, will not face disciplinary action from the FA over an incident during Tuesday night’s Carling Cup third-round tie with Leeds United in which he appeared to strike Jermaine Beckford with his right arm.
Alan Wiley, the match referee, was asked to look at the incident again by FA officials but, having reviewed a recording of the clash, he is standing by his decision not to send off the Argentina player. Mascherano could have been suspended for up to three matches.
Just gives us more ammunition, another joke decision in favour of the "big 4".
not quite sure how that incident can be interpreted any other way than a red card!
forearm smash across the back of his head!
Ricster
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Gerry Sutcliffe coming up live on SSN next.
This could be interesting
This could be interesting