FA should make an example of Cole
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10:14am Tuesday 25th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: Darren, Canada on 12:37am Wed 26 Mar 08
Cole is a total digrace. Sadly that kind of arrogance is far too common in 'professional' football these days. Players who think that they are above the law on the pitch and off it. I would like to see the FA ban him for the remainder of the season, use this as an example and show that the FA has the guts to stand up for what is our national game and not let these egotistical idiots get away with things like this. I still love WFC but must admit I am getting tired of the antics at many Premier games these days. I am sure many ex-Chelsea professionals would cringe to see that sort of behaviour.
Cole is a total digrace. Sadly that kind of arrogance is far too common in 'professional' football these days. Players who think that they are above the law on the pitch and off it. I would like to see the FA ban him for the remainder of the season, use this as an example and show that the FA has the guts to stand up for what is our national game and not let these egotistical idiots get away with things like this. I still love WFC but must admit I am getting tired of the antics at many Premier games these days. I am sure many ex-Chelsea professionals would cringe to see that sort of behaviour.
Posted by: Hexham Hornet, Hexham on 8:27am Wed 26 Mar 08
They should also make an example of Mascherano. If Eustace gets a one match ban for being slow to leave - but not actually holding up play - how much should Mascherano be punished by? He had to be escorted from the pitch in the end and he held up play for a considerable time. The FA could put Capello on their disciplinary board - he would not stand for this nonsense from the big clubs. He should maybe consider not picking Cole for a number of matches, just to make the point. At the moment the clubs and players think they are bigger than the game.
They should also make an example of Mascherano. If Eustace gets a one match ban for being slow to leave - but not actually holding up play - how much should Mascherano be punished by? He had to be escorted from the pitch in the end and he held up play for a considerable time. The FA could put Capello on their disciplinary board - he would not stand for this nonsense from the big clubs. He should maybe consider not picking Cole for a number of matches, just to make the point. At the moment the clubs and players think they are bigger than the game.
Posted by: Sage Lazarus on 8:53am Wed 26 Mar 08
the Liverpool player needs his ban increased by 2 games-Cole needs dropping by england & banning for as long as an excuse can be found for & Rio Thickinand should NOT be captain of England--one of the worst examples of the moronic breed that infest the game at the top(well top in this country)
the Liverpool player needs his ban increased by 2 games-Cole needs dropping by england & banning for as long as an excuse can be found for & Rio Thickinand should NOT be captain of England--one of the worst examples of the moronic breed that infest the game at the top(well top in this country)
Posted by: bomber, oxhey on 2:09pm Fri 28 Mar 08
If anyone shuld be banned from football it is our own Bob Oteng.What an outrageous thing to do to an injured player.An action that could have led to serious crowd behaviour and yet not a word of criticism from our manager.Imagine the scenario if an away kit man had acted in such a childish manner on a Hornets player.
If anyone shuld be banned from football it is our own Bob Oteng.What an outrageous thing to do to an injured player.An action that could have led to serious crowd behaviour and yet not a word of criticism from our manager.Imagine the scenario if an away kit man had acted in such a childish manner on a Hornets player.
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