Everybody can see that John Terry did not deserve a red card in Chelsea's win at Manchester City, however it was definitely a booking - everyone can also acknowledge that.
Chelsea appealed. Chelsea won. Terry can face Manchester United this weekend. No change there then.
After Mark Halsey dismissed Terry on Sunday afternoon it emerged that Chelsea would have to show the England captain did not deserve to receive a yellow card for the challenge. Which he clearly did. Let's be honest, it was a bit of a rugby tackle and clearly a cynical offence committed to deny City a chance to create a goal.
It always has been a cautionable offence, so surely the FA would have to uphold the ban - however unjust it may be.
It seems everyone neglected to remember that the FA are utterly useless and totally incompetent - once again they proved it. The Football Association have promoted the RESPECT campaign this season, in an attempt to increase the authority of the match official, yet they consistently undermine them.
Halsey got the decision wrong on Sunday. Referees get decisions wrong all the time, it's part of the game. The FA got the decision wrong today. They do it more often than officials. Remember what they say about two wrong's not making a right. The FA don't.
There is no doubt John Terry should have been booked and NOT sent off on Sunday. However, in overturning the decision, all the FA have managed to do is add fuel to the flames of the belief among opposing fans that the England captain, not just Terry but all of them, are given preferential treatment by the FA.
We can only hope this is not the case, but the more it happens the more people will believe.
p.s. Five Chelsea players surrounded referee Halsey after the red card was shown. The FA have not mentioned this. So much for RESPECT. One rule for one, a different one for the rest. If Newcastle had surrounded the official after Danny Guthrie's red card on Saturday there is a good chance they would have been punished for it.
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Tuesday, 16 September 2008
Tuesday, 10 June 2008
INTER THE SPECIAL ONE?
by guest blogger Callum Sparrowhawk of footymad.net
After Avram Grant’s unceremonious departure from Stamford Bridge, some expected Jose Mourinho to return to his former club. That was always a fantasiful suggestion and the Special One soon took over at Inter Milan. The question on everyone's lips is – is the special one still special?
Mourinho enjoyed plenty of success at Chelsea, despite failing to win the Champions League, a fete he managed during his first managerial job at Porto in 2004. After three years at Stamford Bridge, the Portuguese had shown the world his ability and built strong bonds with world class players such as Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba and Ricardo Carvalho. All of whom have been tipped to join him at Inter Milan.
Drogba has already made it clear his future 'lies with Mourinho’. Barcelona star Samuel Eto’o is also set to move in the Summer and Inter looks a likely destination for the Cameroonian. WHat a striking lineup Mourinho could have available to him nex term. Add the names of Drogba and Eto'o to a supporting cast of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, David Suazo and Adriano and you start to see why the Serie A champions will be one of the favourites to win the Champions League.
The Portuguese manager is a known fan of a strong, creative midfield lining up to support a physically imposing forward line. Well - you guessed it - he appears to have that one covered too. England's Lampard and the frustatingly brilliant Deco are rumoured to be on their way to join their former boss in Milan.
It seems Mourinho is planning a massive overhaul of the squad he has inherited from Roberto Mancini in order to give Inter the edge in Europe. At Chelsea, Jose was famous for one–nil wins and a solid defence was key to his success so I wouldn’t bet against the likes of Ricardo Carvalho heading for Italy’s second city.
The Special One… the stage is set for Mourinho to work his magic and lead Inter to European glory - but is he as good as he says he is?
After Avram Grant’s unceremonious departure from Stamford Bridge, some expected Jose Mourinho to return to his former club. That was always a fantasiful suggestion and the Special One soon took over at Inter Milan. The question on everyone's lips is – is the special one still special?
Mourinho enjoyed plenty of success at Chelsea, despite failing to win the Champions League, a fete he managed during his first managerial job at Porto in 2004. After three years at Stamford Bridge, the Portuguese had shown the world his ability and built strong bonds with world class players such as Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba and Ricardo Carvalho. All of whom have been tipped to join him at Inter Milan.
Drogba has already made it clear his future 'lies with Mourinho’. Barcelona star Samuel Eto’o is also set to move in the Summer and Inter looks a likely destination for the Cameroonian. WHat a striking lineup Mourinho could have available to him nex term. Add the names of Drogba and Eto'o to a supporting cast of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, David Suazo and Adriano and you start to see why the Serie A champions will be one of the favourites to win the Champions League.
The Portuguese manager is a known fan of a strong, creative midfield lining up to support a physically imposing forward line. Well - you guessed it - he appears to have that one covered too. England's Lampard and the frustatingly brilliant Deco are rumoured to be on their way to join their former boss in Milan.
It seems Mourinho is planning a massive overhaul of the squad he has inherited from Roberto Mancini in order to give Inter the edge in Europe. At Chelsea, Jose was famous for one–nil wins and a solid defence was key to his success so I wouldn’t bet against the likes of Ricardo Carvalho heading for Italy’s second city.
The Special One… the stage is set for Mourinho to work his magic and lead Inter to European glory - but is he as good as he says he is?
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