Eden Hazard

[cousin benson 76]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4761919/Neil-Warnock-taught-us-ballboy-tactics-says-Aston-Villas-Matt-Lowton.html

The reptile Warnock's dirty tactics. Anyone surprised?! Can't stand him

[Amblève. 4,995]

Speaking of Fergie, surprised not to have heard anything from him about this.

He's an old man... it's natural that he needs more time lol

[DH1988 1,348]

Such a joke, video clearly shows he doesn't touch the little wanker

[Superblue 6,372]

The more I have chance to think about this whole saga, the stronger my opinion - from a short term point of view, it's a huge fuck up likely losing one of our best and most creative players for a handful of important games. However from a long term point of view, I can't help but think this may benefit us -

1. The biggest benefit may well be Hazard himself. He has struck me as a big character but I think has been allowed himself time to settle into the club and adapt to a new culture/country. I feel that his episode will not only gather him a much stronger level of support from our own supporters, but his mentality will be to let his football do the talking. Rather than hide away, he strikes me as the type of person who will thrive within the environment and more concentrated public eye that has been created. We've seen the potential in spurts, but I believe we'll soon see the real Hazard.

2. With Hazard and Moses out, Marin is likely to get a few games now. From what I've seen so far, I've not really been impressed, and he has seemingly been overlooked by two managers this season so far. However a run of games may give everybody a greater idea of what he can bring to us. It could help us guage if he has a future at the club beyond this season. At worst it will hopefully give Marin more confidence to at least be a more effective squad player for the rest of this season.

3. If we are going to continue winning games in his absence, it requires someone else besides Mata to step up and help the creative side of our game. Oscar has been quiet recently. He seems to have been the fall guy with Benitez looking for more solid over spectacular within his team. Oscar's confidence has seemed to be dented as he's been in and out of the team and when he has played, he seems to have played within himself with Mata and Hazard around him. It's a chance for him to step up.

Obviously I would much prefer Hazard to not be facing up to a ban, but we have to try and take some positives out of the situation!

[DH1988 1,348]

Totally agree, I was thinking earlier that this may do hazard a world of good when he comes back he may think he has a point to prove

[OneMoSalah 8,883]

'I think any manager, player, coach would be happy if their ball boy did that.' Brendan Rodgers.

Idiot.

This is the same guy who said he'd pay 'many more millions' on Joe Allen.... who cost him 15 FUCKING MILLION..... fucking idiot he is.

Bets if anyone elses player gets sent off they'd be raging, no doubt. Hazard will now be seen as public enemy number one for some wee cunt jumping on a ball thinking hes going to be 'famous' then gets kicked apparently and starts crying hahahahhaa, wee gimp.

[Jase 43,479]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyGCEdG8u_c

From the start till about 1 minute and 30 seconds.

[Jase 43,479]

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/eden-hazard-kicks-ballboy-fas-1556230

Even the PFA is slamming the FA for the charge on Hazard.

[We Hate Scouse 10,326]

http://www.rageonline.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4461

Victimised.

Dear Sirs,
I attended the League 2 fixture between Oxford United and Slumdon Town on Saturday 3rd March and was concerned with one particular incident involving the Slumdon player Matt Ritchie and the referee's response to the incident. In approximately the 43rd minute of the game, the ball went out for a goal kick to Oxford. The ballboy behind the goal retrieved the ball and was returning in to the Oxford goalkeeper ready to restart the game. This was clearly not done quickly enough for Matt Ritchie's liking as he ran up to the ballboy (who I believe is 14 years old), shoved him in the chest and knocked the ball from his hands. This incident occurred directly in front of the Oxford fans in what was already a fairly volatile atmosphere due to it being a local derby which also saw Oxford's striker, James Constable, sent off after 10 minutes. The incident with the ballboy clearly enraged the crowd and almost led to disorder.

Immediately following the clash with the ballboy, Ritchie was involved with a verbal confrontation with a couple of the Oxford players who had witnessed the incident. Ritchie was then cautioned by the referee, Graham Salisbury, showing a yellow card.

I would be interested to know for what offence Ritchie was cautioned by Mr Salisbury. To my mind, the altercation with the ballboy was a clear case of violent conduct. Violent Conduct is defined in Law 12 as \"using excessive force or brutality against a team-mate, spectator, match official or any other person\". Law 12 goes on to say that a player guilty of an offence of violent conduct MUST be sent off [my emphasis]. I fail to see how a player shoving a 14year old child in the chest in such a fashion (and in such an atmosphere) can be seen as anything other than violent conduct. My suspicion is that the referee did not actually witness the altercation with the ballboy and Ritchie was cautioned for the verbal exchange with the Oxford players. Therefore, I would be grateful if you could investigate this incident as a matter of urgency as to allow an assault on a child to be seen as merely a yellow card offence is a worrying precedent.

Many thanks in advance.

Thank you for contacting The Football Association.

Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. The FA has investigated and liaised with Oxford United on this matter. The player was cautioned by the Referee for the incident and has subsequently apologised to the satisfaction of the ballboy and Oxford United.

Kind regards

Gary Stonehouse | Customer Relations
Communications Division
The FA Group
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[MAF 162]

I'm starting to get worried about Edens career in England... The way he has been portayed in the media, with all the mistranslations, led to an image of a player with a big ego who came to the highest bidder, yet when you actually hear him speak withouten needing a translator he always come across as a guy who just wants to become the best he can be for his club and his country...

And now this happens.. Its quite desgusting how the press are willing to destroy a persons image to get a few extra clicks, and how the FA in just take every opportunity to attack anyone that doesnt play for United when public opinion allows it.

If he gets convicted by the FA, in my opinion he really should try to keep his stay in the Uk as short as possible, as this will haunt him for the rest of his career in the Premier league and i cant see somthing like this taking the same proportions in the Spanish, Iialian or German league..

Dont get me wrong i love watching Chelsea with or without Eden, but i dont think playing in a climate like this is good for him..

[Jack Uzzi 54]

It will pass.

Sorry if it was already discussed here but I read in a Belgian paper that the dressing room was very harsh for Hazard after the game. Anybody knows this to be true? I can imagine it to be possible in a scenario where other Chelsea were still believing Hazard really kicked the boy badly. The picture of Demba Ba checking on the boy also sends a message I do not like.

Whatever happened right after the game, players like Terry and Lampard will be of utmost importance to help Hazard deal with it. I mean there's been some bad press with him in Belgium after the hilarious hamburger incident but that cannot be compared with the pile of shit that was thrown at him now. The club and players must really be there for him now.

[petr.breu 1,618]

Ballboys training...

[Superblue 6,372]

http://www.rageonline.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=4461

Victimised.

This needs to get into the hands of one of the national newspapers - it will make the FA look ridiculous and double standards!

[Ollie 4,400]

True about Hazard getting a rest if he gets a 5 game ban but with Moses being in Africa, it's not the best time. Could be a golden chance for Marko though, he needs to prove himself. So harsh though, i mean a 5 game ban for that? He barely touched the prick and yeah Savage was right, wtf is a 17 year old being a ball boy for? I really do hope his life is a nightmare from now on. Liked what Savage said though, spot on lol.

[Jase 43,479]

Soccer Saturday: Were FA too harsh on Hazard?

More common sense being spoke and defence of Hazard.