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Geoff Thomas
Nathan Tyson & Forest will be up before the FA beaks shortly and so I ask the question - Will they be treated in the same way as they have treated Bellamy/Neville and their clubs? - my guess is, they will not.
I believe it will come down to favouritism for the big clubs (once more) but I fear for Tyson & Forest who's individule charges are not as great but the FA will want to make an example somewhere across the line.
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/new...-for-Craig-Bellamy-let-off-article168321.html
Mark Hughes has praised the FA for ignoring what he believes was a witch-hunt against his striker Craig Bellamy.
And the Manchester City boss has revealed that he has no plans to ask the fiery Welshman to tone down his approach, despite the controversy it provoked during the Manchester derby on Sunday.
Bellamy and Manchester United skipper Gary Neville both escaped with a warning last night from the English game's governing body, after they were investigated for separate incidents during the combustible clash.
The City striker faced serious charges of violent conduct after he pushed his hand into the face of a fan who had come onto the pitch to celebrate close to the end of the match.
But the FA have ruled he has no case to answer, and instead revealed that they will merely contact the forward to warn him against future indiscretions.
"The match referee has confirmed that he would not have sent the player off had he seen the incident with the fan at the time. Craig Bellamy will be contacted by the FA and warned as to his future conduct," a statement read.
"The FA would repeat its previous advice that players should not become involved with or approach fans in such circumstances."
Hughes argued passionately last night that it was the right decision. He believes his player was merely trying to get on with the game as quickly as possible, and he insisted he wants that sort of passion in his players.
"My take on the situation was Craig wanted the guy to get off as quickly as possible and told him so," he said.
"The guy made an aggressive movement towards him and my view, and Craig's view, is that he put up a defensive hand and pushed the guy away which he was right to do because you're never quite sure what's going to happen in those situations.
"In the context of the game it was an incident that was something and nothing and that's how we viewed it.
"You can't take emotion out of football, or any sport for that matter, because that is fundamental to what you are trying to to create - that passion from the players' point of view is fundamental to how they grow as a player and develop as a top player."
Neville has also escaped punishment despite an over-animated celebration when he ran onto the pitch and gestured towards the City fans even though he was an unused substitute, with the FA statement reading:
"The FA would also take this opportunity to remind fans, managers and players of their joint responsibility towards the game and strongly condemns any pitch invasions by fans.
"Gary Neville has been reminded of his responsibilities following his actions after Manchester United's final goal deep into injury time."
Surprisingly, United as a club have also escaped any censure, even though a coin was thrown from a section of their fans, which struck the City player Javier Garrido on the head and drew blood.
The FA, though, have urged the Old Trafford club to identify the culprit, and ensure he is banned for life from the ground.
They also expect the fan who invaded the pitch to be banned. A 21-year-old man, Jake Clarke of Chorley, will appear appear before Trafford Magistrates' Court on September 30 in relation to the incident.
I believe it will come down to favouritism for the big clubs (once more) but I fear for Tyson & Forest who's individule charges are not as great but the FA will want to make an example somewhere across the line.
http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/new...-for-Craig-Bellamy-let-off-article168321.html
Mark Hughes has praised the FA for ignoring what he believes was a witch-hunt against his striker Craig Bellamy.
And the Manchester City boss has revealed that he has no plans to ask the fiery Welshman to tone down his approach, despite the controversy it provoked during the Manchester derby on Sunday.
Bellamy and Manchester United skipper Gary Neville both escaped with a warning last night from the English game's governing body, after they were investigated for separate incidents during the combustible clash.
The City striker faced serious charges of violent conduct after he pushed his hand into the face of a fan who had come onto the pitch to celebrate close to the end of the match.
But the FA have ruled he has no case to answer, and instead revealed that they will merely contact the forward to warn him against future indiscretions.
"The match referee has confirmed that he would not have sent the player off had he seen the incident with the fan at the time. Craig Bellamy will be contacted by the FA and warned as to his future conduct," a statement read.
"The FA would repeat its previous advice that players should not become involved with or approach fans in such circumstances."
Hughes argued passionately last night that it was the right decision. He believes his player was merely trying to get on with the game as quickly as possible, and he insisted he wants that sort of passion in his players.
"My take on the situation was Craig wanted the guy to get off as quickly as possible and told him so," he said.
"The guy made an aggressive movement towards him and my view, and Craig's view, is that he put up a defensive hand and pushed the guy away which he was right to do because you're never quite sure what's going to happen in those situations.
"In the context of the game it was an incident that was something and nothing and that's how we viewed it.
"You can't take emotion out of football, or any sport for that matter, because that is fundamental to what you are trying to to create - that passion from the players' point of view is fundamental to how they grow as a player and develop as a top player."
Neville has also escaped punishment despite an over-animated celebration when he ran onto the pitch and gestured towards the City fans even though he was an unused substitute, with the FA statement reading:
"The FA would also take this opportunity to remind fans, managers and players of their joint responsibility towards the game and strongly condemns any pitch invasions by fans.
"Gary Neville has been reminded of his responsibilities following his actions after Manchester United's final goal deep into injury time."
Surprisingly, United as a club have also escaped any censure, even though a coin was thrown from a section of their fans, which struck the City player Javier Garrido on the head and drew blood.
The FA, though, have urged the Old Trafford club to identify the culprit, and ensure he is banned for life from the ground.
They also expect the fan who invaded the pitch to be banned. A 21-year-old man, Jake Clarke of Chorley, will appear appear before Trafford Magistrates' Court on September 30 in relation to the incident.
