The Stamp on Mata

[Kez 2,727]

Haven't seen it so unless someone can pull a video from somewhere I'll take a look. From what I'm told though Bardsley wasn't even looking at Mata and without defending him to much Bardsley isn't the type of player like Cattermole who goes around stamping on people

As I say though I haven't seen it so until I do I can't say to much other than Mata is fine and Chelsea got 3 points so I don't really care

The stamp? It's on the first page.

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Haven't seen it so unless someone can pull a video from somewhere I'll take a look. From what I'm told though Bardsley wasn't even looking at Mata and without defending him to much Bardsley isn't the type of player like Cattermole who goes around stamping on people

As I say though I haven't seen it so until I do I can't say to much other than Mata is fine and Chelsea got 3 points so I don't really care

http://deadspin.com/5838953/watch-a-chelsea-player-take-cleats-to-his-back-and-decide-for-yourself-whether-it-was-intentional

[BluesCFC 3]

Video in the link has been removed by the Premier League apparently. I wasn't quick enough should have spotted it earlier

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Must be something to do with your browser mate, still works for me.

[Kez 2,727]

It's working for me

[Aesthetic Relic 301]

It was a bad tackle. Intentional or not it's done lets not get dragged in to it like Man United fans do and rant on about being hard done by for months

These things even themselves out over the season no doubt we'll get away with a few decisions this year. Lets just take it on the chin and be thankful that despite it the decision didn't cost us the game. 3 points and no injury's at the end of the day

Nah mate, I'm sorry......but that's the sort of incident that gets pulled up every week on MOTD, SSN, Goals on Sunday, etc......Sky have made a big song and dance about Kevin Davis' "clumsy tackle" on Cleverly and we haven't even got a mention. Just because Mata was able to get up and continue playing does not make it right or acceptable.

A player shouldn't have to leave the pitch on a stretcher for something like this to be highlighted. For me it's just as bad as the infamous tackle by Roy Keane on Haaland. Mata was fortunate Bardsley didn't stamp on his spine.......he could have been finished.

Look at this video of a tackle on Pienaar and tell me he didn't intend on taking him out. You'll see the same reaction as we saw against Mata. An instant "I will now stand up and claim my innocence" look on his face. the guy is a thug and deserves the full force of the FA banning his thuggish behaviour for a very long time.

[BluesCFC 3]

The YouTube video of it in the link?

Only other thing I can find is the picture at the top

"Sunderland's Phil Bardsley ..."

This video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by FA Premier League.

[JackredandWhite 171]

Video in the link has been removed by the Premier League apparently. I wasn't quick enough should have spotted it earlier

It hasn't - still working for me.

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Video in the link has been removed by the Premier League apparently. I wasn't quick enough should have spotted it earlier

Ah see what you mean, the youtube link on the page doesn't work but the video hosted on the site should load if you wait a bit.

[Kez 2,727]

Horrific challenge! Could of broken his leg. After seeing that just confirms he intended to do it.

[BluesCFC 3]

Nah mate, I'm sorry......but that's the sort of incident that gets pulled up every week on MOTD, SSN, Goals on Sunday, etc......Sky have made a big song and dance about Kevin Davis' "clumsy tackle" on Cleverly and we haven't even got a mention. Just because Mata was able to get up and continue playing does not make it right or acceptable.

A player shouldn't have to leave the pitch on a stretcher for something like this to be highlighted. For me it's just as bad as the infamous tackle by Roy Keane on Haaland. Mata was fortunate Bardsley didn't stamp on his spine.......he could have been finished.

Look at this video of a tackle on Pienaar and tell me he didn't intend on taking him out. You'll see the same reaction as we saw against Mata. An instant "I will now stand up and claim my innocence" look on his face. the guy is a thug and deserves the full force of the FA banning his thuggish behaviour for a very long time.

I agree mate but I have trust in the people at the club that if they think it was that bad they will go to the FA and asked for it to be looked at

As far as I can see so far we haven't even mentioned it never mind go to the FA about it

[Aesthetic Relic 301]

I agree mate but I have trust in the people at the club that if they think it was that bad they will go to the FA and asked for it to be looked at

As far as I can see so far we haven't even mentioned it never mind go to the FA about it

You don't need the club to approach the FA for action to be taken. As far as I'm aware if the referee hasn't booked Bardsley for the incident and if it's not in his match report then a review panel can take action against Bardsley.

I suppose the only way it's going to get a mention is if it's brought to the attention of the appropriate people. If I have to go on a one man crusade to get this thug banned I will.

Power to the people.

[Kez 2,727]

You don't need the club to approach the FA for action to be taken. As far as I'm aware if the referee hasn't booked Bardsley for the incident and if it's not in his match report then a review panel can take action against Bardsley.

I suppose the only way it's going to get a mention is if it's brought to the attention of the appropriate people. If I have to go on a one man crusade to get this thug banned I will.

Power to the people.

Behind you all the way Stu!

[BluesCFC 3]

You don't need the club to approach the FA for action to be taken. As far as I'm aware if the referee hasn't booked Bardsley for the incident and if it's not in his match report then a review panel can take action against Bardsley.

I suppose the only way it's going to get a mention is if it's brought to the attention of the appropriate people. If I have to go on a one man crusade to get this thug banned I will.

Power to the people.

Yeah go on then I'll join ya

[Aesthetic Relic 301]

Right.......that's an email sent to numerous UK Media outlets to get this highlighted.