roberto martinez charged .

[feedthegreek]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/19729114

[Ted Hughes]

The truth hurts.

And telling the truth is against the rules.

[feedthegreek]

The truth hurts.

And telling the truth is against the rules.

exactly.

[shakeyboy]

Martinez is class. His criticisms are spot on. And the scum roll on protected. Same shit, different season.

[ashton287]

Fucking joke.

This is a warning from the FA to anyone else thinking of calling bullshit on them. The sad thing is it will probably work and no one else will open their mouths for a few months. Everyone knows they get every decision possible and some that aren't possible atall and the people involved need to highlight it and make a big enough fuss about it everytime it happens that they will have to stop.

[Beefymcfc]

Do you know, I had a pop about Wolves playing a weakened team a couple of years back but the truth was that Mick McCarthy was actually telling us that no matter what he does they will never get anything at the Swamp, so why try.

Martinez, and others, are just telling it straight but the FA cannot seen to be letting these issues go. Martinez cannot prove anything but his condemnation of Oliver that day is very much telling. For someone like Martinez to come out with such a scathing criticism of what he's basically calling bias, then the powers that be should be listening, not disciplining.

How many managers have mentioned this yet they carry on regardless. Says only one thing to me.

[Bear60]

Charged for telling the truth. fucking joke

[Green & Blue]

Is anyone actually surprised ?

[Beefymcfc]

Does anybody remember hearing these comments at the time, I can't remember any of it? With such statements usually comes a raft of media stories yet I don't remember a single one.

[SteveHPage]

Does anybody have any direct quotes to which he was charged for?

[SteveHPage]

Does anybody have any direct quotes to which he was charged for?

Sorry Beefs, just spotted your duplicate thread...

[feedthegreek]

the link as been altered less of what martinez said is on there now, he said the penalty was a joke also that the number of fouls by scum which should have resulted in bookings were many, also wellbeck should have been sent off for a bad tackle.

[Duckman]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2209652/Roberto-Martinez-contest-FA-charge.html

Martinez to put together DVD defence for FA charge after Old Trafford outburst


Roberto Martinez will contest his FA charge and is putting together DVD evidence to back his belief that Wigan get a raw deal every time they visit Old Trafford.
The Wigan manager faces a disciplinary hearing after claiming his side had 'not been measured the same way' by referee Michael Oliver in their 4-0 defeat by Manchester United earlier this month.
The charge relates to an FA rule concerning media comments that might appear to question the impartiality of match officials, but Martinez is adamant he can prove his innocence.


'I absolutely did not impugn Michael Oliver's integrity,' he said. 'I was speaking about the situation as a whole, and what has happened to us in our past four visits to Old Trafford.
'It was not opinion, it was fact, and we can back it up by collating all the key incidents that have gone against us in that time. Danny Welbeck got away with exactly the same sort of challenge that cost Hugo Rodallega a straight red card two years ago, so we are not being measured the same way.
'I want to be at the hearing to present my case, and it would make sense to have visual evidence to back it up. It wasn't an emotional outburst, and it never crossed my mind that I might get a call from the FA. I was surprised, because I never once suggested anyone was doing it on purpose. I was simply saying the reality is that not one single decision has gone our way in four years of going to Old Trafford.
'It's hard enough going to places like Old Trafford, Stamford Bridge and The Emirates. If decisions go against you, it becomes impossible. That's why I said you need a strong referee, with a strong clear mind, for those games, and I stand by that.'

[shakeyboy]

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This is beautiful. He's eloquent, smart and prepared. The FA are going to shit themselves. And then probably call Fergie and see what he wants them to do. But in the meantime you go get 'em Robbie!!

[dazby]

I hope he does a great job of this. I hope the media give him a fair go too. I'm most concerned about the latter.

[Pretty Boy Lee]

It's the FA. Closed door case resulting in 4 game ban, followed by some media friendly fluff story breaking right after do everyone forgets quickly.

[ashton287]

Who'd a thunk it.

Martinez leading a charge for REAL equality and fair play in the premier league. Other managers need to man the fuck up and lend their weight to his cause. Push the fa's shit right in and tell them to get it fucking sorted.

[Ted Hughes]

Who'd a thunk it.

Martinez leading a charge for REAL equality and fair play in the premier league. Other managers need to man the fuck up and lend their weight to his cause. Push the fa's shit right in and tell them to get it fucking sorted.

This was part of what Mancini was talking about when he had a go at that twerp from Villa after Tuesday's game. Various whinging numpties amongst City fans were slagging him for it, but he was making the point that these characters all have something to say about his behaviour, then they go to OT & sit there saying fuck all whilst Ferguson badgers the officials to give him free kicks & send their players off. They are a bunch of hypocritical shithouses who are all happy to have a go at the Italian new boy but scared shitless of taking on the school bully & kiss his arse to keep in favour (Redknapp being the worst culprit).

This is great stuff from Martinez. Good luck & respect to him.

[london blue 2]

Who'd a thunk it.

Martinez leading a charge for REAL equality and fair play in the premier league. Other managers need to man the fuck up and lend their weight to his cause. Push the fa's shit right in and tell them to get it fucking sorted.

This was part of what Mancini was talking about when he had a go at that twerp from Villa after Tuesday's game. Various whinging numpties amongst City fans were slagging him for it, but he was making the point that these characters all have something to say about his behaviour, then they go to OT & sit there saying fuck all whilst Ferguson badgers the officials to give him free kicks & send their players off. They are a bunch of hypocritical shithouses who are all happy to have a go at the Italian new boy but scared shitless of taking on the school bully & kiss his arse to keep in favour (Redknapp being the worst culprit).

This is great stuff from Martinez. Good luck & respect to him.

I dont like the way bobby does it after a loss, but I fully agree.

[Sideshow Bob]

always liked martinez. agree that other mgrs need to step up and back him.