by Martin Rødvand on July 4, 2009
Northampton Chronicle and Echo writes:
“The tension culminated when the Northys Lights goalkeeper conceded a goal and looked about to be sent off for arguing with Mr Durrant.
According to the witness statement of one player, an off-duty policeman, Galvin walked up to Durrant and punched him once in the face, knocking him to the ground, before turning and walking off the pitch.
Galvin, who the court heard was already on an anger management course at the time, was later arrested for assault, which he admitted.
His team has subsequently been banned for life from all Inter Soccer’s leagues across the UK.”
I’ve previously reported on people throwing coins getting bans, but this is getting out of hand. It’s not respect.
by Martin Rødvand on June 17, 2009
UEFA has finally, after a month of investigations, decided to give Drogba and Bosingwa what they deserve, two lengthy bans. The incident after the UEFA Champions League semi-final on Stamford Bridge where Didier Drogba after the match launched a massive campaign protesting against the Norwegian referee Tom Henning Øvrebø has resulted in a 4-match ban for Didier Drogba and a 3-match ban for Jose Bosingwa. Depending on their behavior the bans may be increased with two and one matches by UEFA.
From UEFA.com:
Chelsea FC striker Didier Drogba has been suspended for six UEFA club competition matches – the last two of which are deferred for a probationary period of two years – following incidents at the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg against FC Barcelona in London on 6 May. The decision was taken today by the UEFA Control and Disciplinary Body.
Bosingwa suspended
In addition, Chelsea defender José Bosingwa has been suspended for four UEFA club competition matches, the last of which is deferred for a probationary period of two years, for offences at the same game.
The referee, Tom Henning Øvrebø, is still gagged by UEFA and he’s been told to keep his mouth closed until after all the appeals have gone through.
