Another non punishment for Ferguson

Rotty · 16 Mar 2011 at 16:35

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/9426939.stm

Firstly it's a 3 match ban, 2 were suspended from a previous outburst

But more importantly what is the point of a touchline ban ? he can go in dressing room, pass messages to dugout etc

total non punishment, why do they think he would ever change when they do nothing about it :mad:

stokecity_m · 16 Mar 2011 at 16:37

Rotty said:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/9426939.stm
portantly what is the point of a touchline ban ? he can go in dressing room, pass messages to dugout etc
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i thought he couldn't have any contact with the players once the match had kicked off, until the final whistle?

Rotty · 16 Mar 2011 at 16:38

maybe not directly but he will be in contact with the dugout

/actually not sure that he is even banned from dressing room

Somnambulist · 16 Mar 2011 at 16:39

Won't be hiding in a wheelie bin, that's for certain.

TheCenturion · 16 Mar 2011 at 16:44

I think we need to talk about FACTS tbh

I agree though, needs a lid put on him. Wouldn't blame him though, if he can get away with it, why should he do different to what he normally does? FA needs to act harder

G|mp · 16 Mar 2011 at 16:44

First of all he's not the first manager to say stuff like that and he won't be the last.

Secondly, when has a manager ever been given that kind of ban? 5 matches and 30k?

lolFA.

Azza · 16 Mar 2011 at 16:52

lol what the 'eck? £30,000 for what exactly?! Who's going to get that money?

johnyccc · 16 Mar 2011 at 17:05

It's very inconsistent, less high profile managers get away with similar comments on a regular basis. But what bothers me more than the ban is the arrogance of the FA. They keep dishing out fines and warnings etc for various people critising shocking refereeing performances but they make no attempt to improve the standard of refereeing which is clearly not good enough.
If they were doing so and actually offered some kind of close doors forum for managers to take there concerns then I believe managers would be getting less angry and frustrated. But week after week they see their side being cost points by ridiculous decisions and nothing is done.

BaZ87 · 16 Mar 2011 at 17:08

G|mp said:
Secondly, when has a manager ever been given that kind of ban? 5 matches and 30k?

lolFA.

He's only been given a 3 game ban for what he said. The other 2 games were added on as a result of the suspended sentence he got for previous comments. And there's the reason why he got the 3 game ban this time, this isn't the first time he's been charged. Surely it's natural that if you continue to break the rules, the punishments will increase everytime?

stokecity_m said:
i thought he couldn't have any contact with the players once the match had kicked off, until the final whistle?

That's the case with UEFA but not the FA. IIMN he can communicate with the dugout and go into the dressing room.

The only thing he can't do is hassle the 4th official

Shamikebab · 16 Mar 2011 at 17:09

Shouldn't have been punished at all, comments were entirely justified given Atkinson's performances in the Chelsea game this year and last year.

Biz.Kid09 · 16 Mar 2011 at 17:15

Justice tbh.

Rotty · 16 Mar 2011 at 17:16

G|mp said:
First of all he's not the first manager to say stuff like that and he won't be the last.

Secondly, when has a manager ever been given that kind of ban? 5 matches and 30k?

lolFA.

it's only a 3 match ban for this offence

no he isn't the first manager and won't be the last ( though he is probably the worst offender by some way ) ,that is why they need to come up with a more effective punishment

Rotty · 16 Mar 2011 at 17:17

Shamikebab said:
Shouldn't have been punished at all, comments were entirely justified given Atkinson's performances in the Chelsea game this year and last year.

doesn't matter if it's justified, if he has an issue then it should be taken up privately with the FA

G|mp · 16 Mar 2011 at 17:19

Lets see if this sets a precedence for the other managers then, the same ones that moan about referees after every game.

lolFA.

JamesU2005 · 16 Mar 2011 at 17:22

Perhaps he will think twice about shouting his mouth off now.

Needed to be taken down a peg or two, especially after refusing to talk to all media including MUTV.

Act your age Mr Ferguson.

Rotty · 16 Mar 2011 at 17:23

they ought to, it's somethign that needs sorting, it''s hard to argue that Ferguson is not amongst the worst culprits if not the worst

Viper² · 16 Mar 2011 at 17:24

Rotty said:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/9426939.stm

Firstly it's a 3 match ban, 2 were suspended from a previous outburst

But more importantly what is the point of a touchline ban ? he can go in dressing room, pass messages to dugout etc

total non punishment, why do they think he would ever change when they do nothing about it

What would you suggest the punishment be, rather than claiming it's pathetic - come up with something yourself?

Rotty · 16 Mar 2011 at 17:24

JamesU2005 said:
Perhaps he will think twice about shouting his mouth off now.

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somehow I can't see it as it has never made a bit of difference in the past and doesn't amount to any real punishment anyway

G|mp · 16 Mar 2011 at 17:25

Would this thread have been created if it was Ian Holloway or Pulis?

I think not.

Rotty · 16 Mar 2011 at 17:25

Viper² said:
What would you suggest the punishment be, rather than claiming it's pathetic - come up with something yourself?

being banned from the ground on the day of a match