posted Feb 13, 2007

We didn't appeal against the Zokora red card which is why it stood, and quite right too, it was an horrendous challenge. To be fair I didn't think Boateng did much for his red card. The ensuing brawl deserved the punishment it received IMO.

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posted Feb 13, 2007

agree with arkie, we were more in the wrong

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posted Feb 13, 2007

Also agree with Arkie. We completely deserve the fine and the Zokora red card was completely deserved (shame it couldn't have been a lifelong ban!)

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posted Feb 13, 2007

The fines are a joke.surely in these days the fines should be considerably larger especially as the clubs are being fined not the players.these amounts are pocket money to the players and not likely to have any beneficial affects.

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posted Feb 13, 2007

I agree that the fines are too low but I also think that there has been a bad assessment of the situation. Boateng was going for Lennon and Zokora tried to defend him. There was no malice and the good intentions of Zokora should be a mitigating factor. It seems absurd that if Zokora had been further away he would not have got to Boateng in time and then presumably Boateng would have gotten a straight red. This last bit is counterfactual, but the main point stands: It should be taken into account that Zokora was trying to defend a young lad.

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posted Feb 13, 2007

The article by the BBC on the brawl and fines looked like it was all Boro's fault, but lets not forget that Tottenham players (some same) have been involved in two more brawls since.
Don't people pay for a licence north of Watford gap or what ??.

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posted Feb 13, 2007

8000 and 4000? is that it? was it even worth fining the two clubs?

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posted Feb 14, 2007

These fines are a joke. How long can the FA allow the players to act like this. The players them selves should get fines that are big enough to make them stop and think next time.

I agree that Zakora was trying defend Lenon which should have been taken into account though.

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posted Feb 14, 2007

I agree that the fines are too low but I also think that there has been a bad assessment of the situation. Boateng was going for Lennon and Zokora tried to defend him. There was no malice and the good intentions of Zokora should be a mitigating factor. It seems absurd that if Zokora had been further away he would not have got to Boateng in time and then presumably Boateng would have gotten a straight red. This last bit is counterfactual, but the main point stands: It should be taken into account that Zokora was trying to defend a young lad.
Biased assessment imo Boateng never laid a finger on Lennon that’s why he had his card rescinded, on the other hand Chimbonder should have received a red card and Lennon a yellow from that same incident and since when does the FA take into account good intentions. And if I may have a moment of bias Boro imo did not have case to answer and should appeal the decision

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