Rio defends Manchester United behaviour at White Hart Lane
by stresster on February 5th, 2008 207 words | 41 commentsRio Ferdinand has attempted to justify the behaviour of Manchester United players who crowded round the linesman following Dimitar Berbatov’s goal at White Hart Lane on Saturday. The champions had seven players booked during the course of the 1-1 draw against Spurs, prompting the FA to fine the club £25,000. However, Ferdinand continues to claim that the opposition’s goal should never have stood. The Manchester Evening News reports:
“I thought they were fortunate with their goal. It was handball and how the linesman didn’t see it I will never know,” he added.
“I was behind it and I could see it and I don’t know how the linesman didn’t. That’s why I was remonstrating with him.
“I thought he handled it. Owen would have cleaned up if he hadn’t hit the ball with his hand and then it led to the cross and the goal.”
Quite what footballers hope to achieve with these impassioned appeals is anybody’s guess. The referee and linesmen are hardly going to change their mind on the basis of a player yelling into their face. Mind you, that hasn’t stopped the Chelsea team turning into a pack of snarling wolves whenever one of their players has been red-carded this season.
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leespur - February 5th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
yea well sorry rio u pri** jenus was tripped !! then fell and hi shand hit the ball. any mancs wana argue this out with me id be happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SG - February 5th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
If Ferdinand thinks that was a handball I would love to know his opinions on Evra’s handball in the 2nd half or Wes Brown stopping the ball on the line with his hand in the league game at OT. Anyway if the ref did think it was a handball he would have given a penalty for the trip on Jenas seconds earlier and given Hargreeves his 2nd yellow.
peter - February 5th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
why dos he make himselfe look like twit he should get some glasses he should grow up the twat
leespur - February 5th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
what a tosser drop him from the england squad replace him with woodgate!!!
Kent Yid - February 5th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Oi Ferditwat – Mendes scored a goal at Old Trafford – it was at least 3 ft over the line but the lino never saw it.. Nuff said homo??
Tom - February 5th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
It was clearly a foul that brought Jenas down and made his hand hit the ball. There was no intent and, no matter what Man U say, very little advantage from it.
Man U should’ve just got on with the game and they should be ashamed of their behaviour in that incident and throughout the match.
Those 7 yellow cards will come back to bite them in the arse too.
David Jackson - February 5th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
RIO = Rio Is Outrageous – he thinks the so-called TOP 4 teams have a divine right to win all the time against teams outside this quartet. The FA should send the whole Manure team on a training course to learn fully the rules!
Jimmy - February 5th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
He should be drugs tested again because if he thinks that it shouldn’t have been a goal he’s clearly been smoking something!
leespur - February 5th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
hmm no mancs defending rio maybe they no they were bang out of line in that game
leespur - February 5th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
yea drug test him he looks a bit dodgy to me i reckon hes on crack
David Kirby - February 5th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
The usual nonsense from Utd. They were outplayed and their behaviour as a team was appalling. I used to think that the notion that Utd got breaks from referees was a myth, but no more. After the infamous Mendez goal at old Trafford, which only Fergie and the Ref did not see, I became aware that there is a clear bias in favour of Utd whoever they play.
What this game also clearly showed was the very variable standard of refereeing in the Premiership. The tackle on Chimbonda was as bad as any I have seen this year. I watched the Boro-Newcastle game on the box and a comparitively innoccuous tackle in comparison got a yellow, in which case the tackle on Chimbonda was a clear red. And compare it with the absolute farce of Keane being sent off against Brum, a totally ludicrous decision which spoilt the game for the paying customers and possibly cost Spurs some points. These decisions are not inconsequential they mean points and also cash for clubs. There is a real need to professionalise all aspects of the game. I have a real sense that it is being run by amateurs.
leespur - February 5th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
yea david could not agree more the referee standard in the prem is diabolical to say the least. Game after game refs are spoiling it for players and fans I think the whole system need sto be completly changed introducing goal line tech etc.
George - February 5th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
They will not accept f*ck all will they.Remember a certian Pedro Mendes goal that wasn’t given….Alex Fergusson moaned that they should have had a penalty….I honestly cannot belive this mob…It has gone on long enough…GROW UP MAN U
MANU MAN - February 5th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
UP YOURS LEESPUR. I WILL HAVE IT OUT WITH YOU ANY DAY. I WOULD CALL 2 WINS AND ONE DRAW OVER SPURS THIS YEAR GOOD RESULTS. YES THE PLAYERS REACTION WAS OUT OF ORDER BUT ITS NOT A REGULAR THING WITH UINITED. YES SPURS PLAYED THE BETTER FOOTBALL IN THE FIRST HALF BUT UNITEDS STRENGTH AND DETERMINATION CAME THROUGH IN THE END. CONGRATS ON BEATING ARESNAL THOUGH AND I ACTUALLY DO HOPE YOU WIN THE CARLING CUP. MAYBE ONE DAY YOU WILL WIN THE PREMIERSHIP (NOT ANY TIME SOON)
edwhitewell - February 5th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
As usual Manure show themselves to be what they really are, cheats and liars, who believe they should be allowed to get away with murder. It is about time that referees start red carding this scum each time they try their intimidation tactics.
leespur - February 5th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
ok man u man, the argument is about rio not how u beat us 1 just about beat us again and then got a lucky draw last weekend. ill give u that u were good for last 15 mins but did not deserve goal. im sickl of the refs decisions going your way match after match cos they support Manu !!
Exchange & Mart - February 5th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Gents bicycle for sale. Good condition £10
leespur - February 5th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
ill have the bike
Skis - February 5th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
It was never a deliberate handball in a million years, and i honestly don’t think that slight brush really changed the course of the ball as much as the moaning Mancs would have us believe. Van Der Sar’s reaction was absolutely atrocious, and had he concentrated on dealing with the cross instead of standing there with his arm in the air, perhaps the danger could’ve been averted anyway.
But why oh why didn’t T*ttenham have a man on the post to cover Les Dawson’s bullet effort at the end?
MANU MAN - February 5th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
GET ON YOUR BIKE, 1-0 WHEN WE WERE PLAYING REALLY POORLY. 3 -1 ISNT BARELY BUT GREAT GAME (NERVES NEARLY KILLED ME) AND WE DONT ALWAYS GET THE DECISIONS.
leespur - February 5th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
yea i agree 3 – 1 wasnt barely, but cud of gone either way in all 3 encounters.
Just going for a ride on my new bike!!
Mick - February 5th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
This doesn’t sound like sour grapes at all. Let me tell you Rio – You’ve been merked! You fkcing twat – and that goes for all Manre supporters that aren’t from manchestaaaaaarr (which is basically all of you cunts)
Greasy Kenny - February 5th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
I’ve got a filthy bike – she’s called Jill.
MANU MAN - February 5th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
I WANT TO RIDE MY BYCYCLE BUT I HAVE NO LEGS
TommyHarmer - February 5th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
I really don’t understand how the right way to deal with Man U players throwing their toys out of the pram is to throw ours out too……
So let’s quietly look at the handball. For a foul it has to be intentional; to be intentional you have to know where the ball is and seek to change it’s course; how can you do THAT when you’ve just fallen over (whether being fouled or not is irrelevant.) and don’t even know where the ball is? Hargreaves was in no position to clear up, or he would have done so before Lennon crossed. So what all the characteristically belligerent Man U reaction was about was that Spurs are not ALLOWED to score in their scheme of things, and merely by protesting (on any grounds) they feel they ought to get a foul. When twerps like Clattenburg disallow obvious Spurs penalties at Old Trafford (and even goals three foot over the line) you can understand where Man U players get this arrogant view that simply to wish a thing to be so is reason enough. They EXPECT to be allowed to cheat!!! If we want to beat them, it’s simple – next time we have to score more goals than these great Gods beyond reproach (not).
Mike The Ref - February 5th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
The hand ball in question had no bearing on the direction of the ball and was clearly unintentional, no unfair advantage was gained, therfore no foul. The conduct of the Man U players and others like them could and should be met with an immediate yellow per player for discent and the ball moved foreward 10m in favour of the opposing team……………………….works for me
Drew Vader - February 5th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
shut the fuck up leespur. that was one of the worst performances ive seen from united this season by a long shot, and you lot were at home, and you were playing out of your mind, and what was the result? you fuck twits. so congrats, even when we play terrible and you play outstanding the best you can hope for is a draw. way to go. hang your hat on that
although i must admit, i think United should steal the training methods Rande has implemented at the Lane. you lot looked like athletic machines and were quicker to every fifty fifty ball and just generally looked damn right nimble in comparison to our sluggish attempt at chasing shadows.
Carlos - February 5th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
Arsene Wenger was quoted “I did not see it”.
Look its Jenas were talking about. He can’t pass with his feel let alone his hand. He had his back to the ball, it was not a foul and Man U should count there lucky stars that the ref was useless.
Carlos - February 5th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
Hey Drew Vader,
Do you not think that the reason you played badly was because we stopped you playing. Also who the hell is Rande. If we are pushoverswhich you make us sound like why didn’t you beat us. In all 3 games this season they have been very close. I know you won’t remember because you have a memory like a fish and you only see the highlights on MOD(thats match of the Day).
Anyway i know you going to come back with some really hard insult and promise to beat me up, because lets face it you are that stupid. Just wait to next year!
Cockney Red - February 5th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
ManU Man I would say that 3-1 is “barely” when the third is right at the death and the opposition has missed two one on one chances at 1-1 and hit the post at 2-1 down. Overall I think Spurs have been unlucky against us this season….. I think that overall they deserved 3 points on Saturday and also didn’t deserve to lose the Cup game or league game earlier this season.
The main difference between Spurs and the current top 3 for me is a decent keeper and self belief. Even though we were outplayed for a majority of the game on Saturday, we still believed that we would get something out of it and it was that sheer will that led to us snatching the equaliser at the death I think. One thing that is for certain though is that Spurs now have the manager who can take them up to the next level and if they can keep their squad intact this Summer and perhaps add just a top class goalkeeper and midfielder then there is no reason why they shouldn’t be challenging at the top end of the table next season.
Good luck in the CC final. Hope you smash the chavs like you did Arsenal.
Geordie Joe - February 5th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
As much as i hate spurs, I agree with them. Why do the top sides believe they are entitled to decisions just because there top of the league. Man u and chelsea are by far the worst at this. Crowding the ref was mentioned in the paper the other week and there was a pic of newcastle players around a ref. This really annoyed me, when man u and chelsea crowd the ref for every single decision.
David Kirby - February 5th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
The issue comes down to the training of refs. From what I see in the variance in performance among refs, the training must be pretty amateur. Sure there are going to be some diputes, after all it is a subjective process, but like all subjective processes good training can cut down on errors. See what the olympic gymnastic judges had to do to clean up their acts–it can be done. But it also takes courage, most refs seem intimidated by Fergie because he has been successful for a long time and makes a big stink everytime something does not go Utd’s way.
Akis - February 5th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
if i looked like ferditwat i would lock myself up till kick off. As 4 u drew vader are u a blind twat. We had 2 pens at old trafford not given earlier in the season and we should of won at least 2 of the 3 games against u this season, or did u play poorly in them as well u arrogant twat. Face it MANURE will always get decisions but if u do win the league by a point it would have been a great point 4 both parties concerned i suppose , anything but paedo.
Oz Spur - February 5th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
What a load of bollocks !!!
Ferdinand has now sunk to a new low, crying on the pitch and now crying in the papers. Lets face champions they may be but it they had a severe lesson handed out by a newly structured team and they just did not know how to handle the game. Forget the stupid decisions made by the ref (that happens most weeks for most teams) forget the ALLEGED hand ball (just a desperate claim) forget the fact that some players had a bad day (What all 14??) For 65 minutes they had their ass kicked around the park, for 25 mins they played their balls out and met a brick wall (one decent shot on goal) forget the fact that the corner was given after the 3 mins of stoppage time had elapsed. They (Man ure) were given a lesson in football so FUCK OFF Ferdinand you big cry baby.
PS message for Greasy Kenny — Jill the filthy bike .. has she got a sister ??
COYS
Freud - February 5th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
Spurs fans, most of your comments scream Inferiority complex.
“wait till next year”….
what for? Another season of dusty silverware cabinets?
you all want to sleep with your mothers and kill your arsenal supporting fathers
(oedipus complex, look it up you thick tit)
Herbie McClintock - February 11th, 2008 at 4:03 pm
Let’s just settle this by agreeing that both of you are twats and neither is going to win anything this season.
Greasy Kenny - February 11th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Message for Oz Spur – yes she has, i fucked all 3 of them
Herbie McClintock - February 11th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
I’ve just realised i’m a total tit, therefore, I retract my statement. All of my future comments are lies or ramblings of a mad man.
charlie - February 15th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Thee both fucking shite teams
charlie - February 15th, 2008 at 10:49 pm
so crap
charlie - February 15th, 2008 at 10:49 pm
ARSENAL ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!