Arsenal bid for FA action over Adebayor incident
Emmanuel Adebayor may be a thrilled man at the moment but his own hostile acts today and not his former club is what may return to haunt him.
Arsenal are likely to have the FA review the incident between Adebayor and Van Persie during Saturday’s match at Manchester City.
The Togolese caught his ex-teammate in the face with his boot in a tackle that left Van Persie needing treatment to a wound which was still apparent after the match.
As the media hinted the possibility of an action from the FA, Arsenal themselves did the rare by publishing an official statement from Van Persie over the incident – in an attempt to extend the severity of the matter.
And even Sky Sports pundit Phil Thompson stressed Adebayor’s clash with Arsenal’s striker was simply unacceptable.
“I would say it’s a moment of madness against Robin van Persie” Thompson told Soccer Saturday.
“I’ve seen it more and more and it looks horrible – it could be one of those they have a look at later on. It wasn’t far from Mark Clattenberg, who refereed the game exceptionally well, but he missed the incident.”
“Van Persie goes in to challenge Adebayor and as he is sort of falling, Adebayor, and stepping over him he puts his foot out and in my opinion, he takes a little poke at him and catches him in the face.
“The more you see it, the more awful it looks and only Adebayor knows if he meant it.“
Adebayor left unbooked after the foul but he may not remain a free man for long with the tackle’s victim and even neutrals showing disgust over his act.
Others may suggest Arsenal are seeking punishment for the former Gunner only because of the sour taste Saturday’s defeat left in their mouths.
But Van Persie has moved to banish such thoughts, and emphasized that his club is only chasing justice and not revenge over Adebayor.
“I want to make it clear that this has nothing to do with the result of today’s match. We do not hide from that disappointment but I need to speak out about his behaviour.” Van Persie said.
Fans should 4get about what happen btw van and ade i think both have something in mind b4 as mi own wenger is a very stupid coach because arsenal lack of performances interms of not buy sign new players.
we are such a classy club: i hope they let that go. no action against Ade. he was once one of us; i understand he was especially motivated for this game and thats understandable after all that has been written in the papers ….lets let it go…i still think we have the quality to challenge on the field this year
Carlos must be nuts to suggest letting it go. RVP could have lost his eye.
With emotions running high all around the stadium, what Adebayor did in provoking opposing fans is totally uncalled for. There could potentially be crowd trouble. Yes, he is entitled to celebrate especially scoring against his old club but by running the length of the pitch towards the Arsenal fans showed his intend to provoke them to anger. His action need to be dealt with.
My above comment may not be in line with Ade’s behavior towards RVP but in my opinion, both his actions warrant an investigations by the FA.
I once said Adebayor is naieve. There are players who will never even celebrate when they score against their old clubs. Now, on Van Persie, I have also watched the replays and it appears that Adebayor went in to hurt RVP. This is what will even make his case worse. Lets see how long he celebrates as there is every possiblity of him being banned for 6 games. They will not even make the top four many people are predicting.
Such event from Adebayor should punished severly and in my opinion Adebayor should be ban at least 6 games for his both stupidity, on RVP and for celebreting in front of Arsenal fans, that is a provocation. I’m very sad when i read some stupidity words from the Arsenal Manager. Stupid he is he still thinks that his squad is strong enougth. How a man like this thinks should persist in his stupidity. A really stubborn man
I believe it was a real madness. Adebayo most be punished by FA. He deos not need to take a pound of fletch from any of his formal team mate.Very barbaric
These are the kind of misconduct that should be looked into not mere dive. Ade should be punished for his acts(esp that of RVP before that of Cesc and Song which caused the latter a card. Ade has no sprit of sportmanship in him
Why does Adebayor supprise wih his antics. After all he is from a Barbaric tribe. In his country they eat their neibours new born babies if they are left unattended. Adebayor eat his youngest brother a few days after birth because he was jealous.
Adebayor showed he has no class and doesnt belong at a club like Arsenal. Toure by contrast was professional in his approach. I cant think of any ex-Arsenal player that would of acted like Adebayor.
Nigel have you been flicking through BNP leaflets??