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Ron Brind Posts: 19044 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | quotePosted at 06:40 on 25th June 2014 So this is sport, I don't think so! Animals not unreasonably bite when they are cornered, but can there be any justification for a supposedly professional to do such a thing? I think he should be banned for a very long time indeed. It seems to me that all the money in the world and a fan club that appreciates his skills are not enough. I say kick him out, period! What say you members? |
rustyruth Posts: 18775 Joined: 23rd Oct 2012 Location: England | quotePosted at 13:30 on 25th June 2014 I heard on the radio that he's been banned twice before for exactly the same thing. I didn't see the incident, but my mum did and she said he tried to blame the Italian player for shouldering him in the mouth. So not only a cheat, but a liar and certainly a very poor example of a sportsman - yes, ban him Ron, for good. |
| Ron Brind Posts: 19044 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | quotePosted at 14:25 on 25th June 2014 Ruth you will know well, that kind of behaviour on the street, or in the home for that matter is an offence so why is it allowed on the football pitch? Common assault in my opinion so into Court and get what you deserve! Nothing short of a lifetime ban for me. |
| rustyruth Posts: 18775 Joined: 23rd Oct 2012 Location: England | quotePosted at 14:42 on 25th June 2014 The offence as I see it Ron is a bit more serious than common assault, I would be going for a charge of AOABH, Assault Ocassioning Actual Bodily Harm. It falls in between Common where the injury is very minor and GBH, Grevious Bodily Harm, where obviously the injuries are much more serious but not life threatening. I agree he should be arrested and dealt with by the Police, as would happen if that attack had been anywhere but on a football pitch. If I were the Italian chap I'd be calling for this sort of action. |
| Ron Brind Posts: 19044 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | quotePosted at 05:25 on 26th June 2014 FIFA will apparently make a decision today, but in my view there can be no lenient outcome to this biting incident. I would give him a simple choice, accept a ban for life or have every tooth removed! The best of it is some in Office are saying "i didn't see him bite anyone" and "these sort of things happen in football". If that's the case those who 'didn't see' need removing from their position also. B.....y disgraceful and in my opinion it certainly isn't a sporting gesture!
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| Ron Brind Posts: 19044 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | quotePosted at 05:58 on 26th June 2014 I read that sponsors are getting nervous also and will take action after FIFA have made a decision. I reckon they should be concerned if they want to sell their products, and need to be seen to be sqeaky clean.
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Neil Rodgers Posts: 5119 Joined: 30th Jun 2013 Location: Spain | quotePosted at 08:27 on 26th June 2014 Ban him for life end of problem. |
| rustyruth Posts: 18775 Joined: 23rd Oct 2012 Location: England | quotePosted at 11:22 on 26th June 2014 I agree Neil, I'd have his teeth out as well though. |
James Prescott Posts: 25953 Joined: 11th Jan 2010 Location: UK | quotePosted at 13:03 on 26th June 2014 A sore point for Vince that just been announced --decision within 2 hours. Edited by: james prescott at:26th June 2014 13:05 |
| rustyruth Posts: 18775 Joined: 23rd Oct 2012 Location: England | quotePosted at 14:56 on 26th June 2014 According to BBC he's got a nine match ban - what a joke, what about any criminal charges, or don't they apply in football. |
