Hull 2 Huddersfield 0 match report

Posted on December 16, 2012 by adminsports

Hull 2 Huddersfield 0: Bruce keeps Tigers flying high with comfortable victory

UPDATED:

00:23 GMT, 16 December 2012

Hull manager Steve Bruce is determined to get justice for his son Alex after his side’s win over Huddersfield ended in controversy.

The defender was sent off after the full-time whistle when he shoved Huddersfield striker Alan Lee in retaliation for an off-the-ball incident, and a melee ensued on the pitch and in the tunnel.

Bruce senior is determined the right person is punished, though, and took a DVD of the incident into the post-match press conference to show reporters footage of Lee aiming a forearm smash into the face of his son. ‘We are appealing his red, you can understand why,’

Party time: Hull celebrate taking the lead against Huddersfield

Match facts

Hull: Stockdale, Elmohamady, Chester, Hobbs, Bruce, Brady (Rosenior 81), Evans (Cairney 63), Meyler, Koren (Faye 90), Quinn, Simpson.

Subs Not Used: Jakupovic, Mclean, Olofinjana, Proschwitz.

Booked: Quinn, Meyler.

Goals: Koren 8,Meyler 90.

Huddersfield: Smithies,Hunt,Peter Clarke,Gerrard,Lynch,Clayton,
Norwood (Lee 70),Southern,Ward (Atkinson 60), Novak (Beckford 60),Vaughan.

Subs Not Used: Bennett, Woods, Hammill, Wallace.

Booked: Southern.

Att: 16,488

Ref: Howard Webb (S Yorkshire).

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Bruce said. ‘I knew there must have been something in it for him to react like that. I thought it was cowardly by Alan Lee.

‘I thought more of him, I have had a pint of Guinness with him, I have played his guitar and I thought more of him.

‘Cheat is the right word for him. I
don’t use that lightly but that’s the right word for him. He’s
15-and-a-half stone and he went down like that.

‘That has ruined the day. We had the best referee in the country in Howard Webb and I have spoken to him.

'He will report it and hopefully there
is some justice. Alex is wrong with his retaliation, but he only pushes
him in the chest. He’s my son, but he takes after his mother.’

Before the incident, Hull had cruised
to a third straight win thanks to Robert Koren’s eighth-minute goal and
an injury-time second from David Meyler, though the win could have been
more convincing.

Bruce added: ‘It was an excellent
performance and we were the better team by a million miles. Our only
achilles heel is the conversion of chances we create.’

Huddersfield boss Simon Grayson
admitted Lee deserves punishing if found to have done something wrong.
He said: ‘I didn’t see what Alan has done, but if he has done something
he will probably get punished.

‘I don’t know what will happen, but he
deserves punishing if he’s shown to have done something. It was a
stupid way to end the game from both sets of players.’

The defeat represents a sixth game in a
row without a win for Huddersfield and they rarely looked like scoring,
despite having plenty of possession.

Grayson added: ‘It is disappointing
because we did a lot of work on trying to match Hull and the way they
played, and inside eight minutes we were a goal down to something that
we had worked to prevent.

‘We tried to change formation and get
something out of the game, but i t was disappointing that we didn’t
create too many opportunities and when you look back Hull goalkeeper
David Stockdale has not had too much to do.

‘It will take hard work to get out of this run. We will just have to work hard on the training pitch.’

Sol Campbell calls on UEFA to deduct points for racism

Posted on October 21, 2012 by adminsports

Campbell: Deducting points is the only way UEFA can end racist abuse

UPDATED:

11:07 GMT, 21 October 2012

Former England defender Sol Campbell was aghast at the unsavoury scenes that marred England Under-21s' play-off in Serbia this week and has called on UEFA to introduce point deductions as a deterrent.

The under-21s' 1-0 victory in Krusevac, which saw them qualify for next year's European Championship in Israel, was completely overshadowed by apparent racism from the stands towards England full-back Danny Rose as well as a melee after the full-time whistle.

The Serbian federation (FSS) issued a statement 'absolutely' denying there was any racism at all and branding the England players' behaviour 'vulgar'. UEFA charged both the English and Serbian associations for the improper conduct of their players, and the Serbs for 'alleged racist chanting' by fans.

Scandal: Danny Rose (left) was the victim of racist abuse in Krusevac last week

Former Arsenal and Tottenham centre-back Campbell believes the European governing body now needs to send a strong deterrent to prevent a repeat in the future, with fines having been issued for similar incidents in the past.

'It was a disaster. It was as if there was no control from the fans, from the officials and to top it off Danny was getting abused all game from stone-throwing and monkey chants,' Campbell told BBC Radio 5 Live's Sportsweek programme.

'For me it was just disgusting, I really felt for him and I felt for the players out there because everyone concerned with England must have felt it.

'I think (UEFA should deduct) points and then after a while when you stop qualifying for these competitions I think people will start to wake up.

Row: England and Serbia players clashed after the game

'If you keep on knocking off six points, nine points, I think countries are going to start waking up because everybody wants the chance to play in the World Cup or European Championship.

'It's the only way you can actually start to wake up the powers that be.

'(We have to) get this idea into their heads that if you carry on then you might not qualify for another major tournament for 20 years.'

Campbell, however, has lost faith in UEFA and believes national governments need to step in to resolve racism in football once and for all.

'I'd love UEFA or FIFA to do something about it but I honestly believe they're not going to do anything,' he said.

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'I don't think they're going to find them guilty, I think (Serbia) are going to get out of it.

'The government have to get involved, you cannot leave it to associations any more, it never gets done.

'It's all lost. There's no one going out and wrestling this problem to the ground.

'I just hope people start to understand sport is sport.

'The only fighting should be fighting to win a game or win for your country. That is the only thing that should be in your mind.

'Colour should not even come into it.'

Joey Barton charged with violent conduct by FA

Posted on May 14, 2012 by adminsports

Barton faces 10-MATCH ban after receiving double violent conduct charge from FA

UPDATED:

16:31 GMT, 14 May 2012

Ban him for 10 matches… at least

Sportsmail's ref expert Graham Poll says: 'Four matches for the Tevez incident as it is Barton's second dismissal of the season. Add another three for the Aguero assault and perhaps three more for the attempted head-butt and it's at least 10 matches – hopefully more. Who'd want Barton next year'

Joey Barton has been charged with two acts of violent conduct during QPR's game
at Manchester City.

The chaos began when he was sent off after appearing to elbow Carlos Tevez – for which he has already been hit with a four-match ban.

But he now faces the wrath of the FA for the madness which came after.

Surrounded by players from both sides, Barton kicked out at Sergio Aguero, who fell to the ground, he then aimed a headbutt at City captain Vincent Kompany as he attempted to intervene in the melee.

Madness: Joey Barton (right) argues his point with Carlos Tevez on the floor

City substitute Micah Richards raced
on to the pitch to drag Barton off as he engaged in on-going rows with
the City players and coaches.

The Football Association has now looked at footage of the incident and has now acted by hitting the former City and Newcastle midfielder with a double charge.

An FA statement said: 'The FA has charged Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton in relation to two acts of alleged violent conduct during Sunday's match against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

'Following the player's dismissal in the 54th minute of the fixture, there followed two incidents involving Manchester City's Sergio Aguero and Vincent Kompany.

'As Barton had already been dismissed, both of these incidents fell outside of the jurisdiction of the referee. Barton has until 6pm on Tuesday 15 May to respond to the charges.'

After the match Barton tweeted: 'Can do nothing
but apologise to the players and the fans. Still don't think its a
sending off. Tried to take 1 of their players with me. Still not my
proudest moment but who gives a f***, we are safe……….and that is
all that matters.

'The head
was never gone at any stage, once I'd been sent off, one of our players
suggested I should try to take 1 of theirs with me… Never worked but
god loves a trier. #reallynotbother #wearesafe

Pain game: Tevez winces in agony after being struck by Barton

Row: Tevez makes his point with Barton after being elbowed

'To all those nuggets who've been tweeting about relegation all season…….u were wrong. #chinup

'To those same nuggets, the ones that constantly wrote us of all season. See u in the Premiership next season… #comeonur'sss

'Think a few people are forgetting Tevez started the fracas by throwing a punch to the head…

'Right am off for a bit. Gonna enjoy QPR still being a Premiership club with all my team-mates. Cheerio people.'

QPR manager Mark Hughes said: 'I
understand there will be a lot of comment about Joey's behaviour. I
would rather concentrate on what we did.

'I haven't seen Joey and I haven't seen the incident but people were saying he had to go. It didn't cost us though.'

Controversy: Sergio Aguero points the finger at Joey Barton after he floored team-mate Carlos Tevez with an elbow to the face

Marching orders: Mike Dean dismisses Barton after his moment of madness

Owner Tony Fernandes told talkSPORT: '(We will) let everyone calm down first and assess everything but for the moment I want to focus on the positives.'

Barton later caused more outrage with an attack on Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer.

After
the former Newcastle striker had criticised Barton's behaviour on the
show, the QPR man wrote: 'Shearers still on my case… I know I ******
up Alan, thanks for stating the obvious.

'Whilst
were both stating the obvious about each other, can I just say for the
record what a great player u were. Well better me…

'But I have a better hair(which is not hard), wear well better shirts on TV and have a personality(something u lack).

Trouble: Barton aimed a headbutt at Vincent Kompany after being sent off

Getting involved: Substitute Mario Balotelli had to be pulled away by City's coaching staff as he nearly came to blows with Barton

Dragged away: Barton is guided towards the tunnel following his moment of shame

'I really don't like that p****, in fact I honestly despise him… Goodnight.'

Despite signing off with 'Goodnight', Barton returned to Twitter an hour later, adding: 'I'd take it off Hansen and @GaryLineker but not from that bell, same fella that stamped on Neil Lennon,then threatened FA if they banned him

'…That he would retire from international football. No sorry, not having him, never have. Selfish, boring man him. He can do one…

'My favourite memory of him though is when he dropped his spuds when Keano put it on him. Goodnight Al, sleep well matey…'

Lineker replied with: 'Hear @Joey7Barton had a dig at Shearer. Is this an attempt, I wonder, to deflect from the obvious and deserved criticisms coming his way

'@joey7barton Still raging then Still kicking out And still, presumably, misunderstood But only by yourself I suspect.'

And Barton was back on Twitter on Monday morning, saying: 'Right enough about yesterday, I apologise to everyone offended by it. If that's not enough for some, so be it. Life is too short.

'Things happen on the pitch, in the heat of battle sometimes. Not how we always plan them to happen.'

But Barton wasn't finished there and his next tweet was a lyric from The Smiths' song Still Ill.

'For there are brighter sides to life and I should know because I seen them, but not very often…'

Miracles do happen in Manchester: Kompany stunned after City"s incredible finish

Posted on May 14, 2012 by adminsports

Miracles do happen in Manchester: Kompany stunned after City's incredible finish

UPDATED:

19:56 GMT, 13 May 2012

Captain Vincent Kompany gloried in the fact 'miracles do happen' to Manchester City after a quite phenomenal end to the Premier League season.

Overwhelming favourites before kick-off, City looked to have blown their big chance when they threw away a first-half lead against 10-man QPR.

Perfect end: Vincent Kompany (right) lifts the trophy alongside manager Roberto Mancini

But with their own game in stoppage time and Manchester United's players at Sunderland watching on TV knowing anything other than a Blues win would give them the title, City dredged up the most memorable finish in the 20-year history of the Premier League.

Edin Dzeko headed the hosts level before Sergio Aguero completed the most amazing comeback imaginable when he latched onto Mario Balotelli's pass and drilled home the goal that earned City their first league title since 1968.

'This game was crazy,' Kompany said. 'There are no words to explain what happened today. I just remember them having two shots and it was bang, goal.

Keeping the miracle alive: Edin Dzeko rises to head past Paddy Kenny to make it 2-2

Jump for joy: Balotelli leaps on his teammates after City's dramatic winner

'We had so many chances. It just had to happen for us.

'Miracles do happen in Manchester. This time it is on this side of the road.'

What happened afterwards was a blur as Kompany dived into a melee of players with Aguero underneath, before the game restarted and referee Mike Dean finally blew his whistle to bring the curtain down on the best season in living memory.

'It is one big blur,' Kompany added. 'I remember jumping on top of Sergio when he scored the goal. He was crying on the floor.

'All the guys were pouring their eyes out. You don't see strong personalities like that showing their emotion so often.

'We expected to win the league today. The disappointment of being one goal down was incredible.

'For us to do it was one of the best moments of my life, together with my wedding and the birth of my child.'

When
Jamie Mackie added to Djibril Cisse's second-half equaliser, most City
fans were still desperately hoping for an unlikely win.

Manager Roberto Mancini's focus was on a draw and hoping Sunderland would do them a favour at the Stadium of Light.

'It
was a crazy finish to a crazy season,' Mancini said. 'I have never seen
a final like this. In the history of the club, a final like this does
not exist.

Sky Blue heaven: Mancini (left) runs onto the pitch after securing the title

'I am very proud of my players though. They wanted to win this title until the last second of the last game.'

Mancini had no doubts City deserved their success having established superiority over Manchester United in every department apart from, until the final two minutes, their league position.

'We deserved it,' he said. 'We played the best football. We scored the most goals, we conceded the fewest. We beat United twice.'

Mancini was particularly pleased that Aguero and Balotelli should be the players who combined for the crucial goal.

'I am happy because Mario did the assist,' the Italian said. 'It is important for him to finish this season like this.

'It is also right that Sergio scored the last goal.'

Power Serg: Aguero (right) will go down in City folklore after his winner

Mancini also revealed that all that talk of United being favourites, which he maintained even after the seismic Manchester derby win less than a fortnight ago, was rubbish, as everyone suspected.

'I never believed it was finished,' he said. 'I said that because I wanted to take the pressure off us.

'After we dominated for 28 games, I was sure we would get another chance before the end of the season.

'It was important for us to get to the derby three points behind. We wanted this.'

Now though, with the club's trophy drought well and truly at an end, City must keep going and Mancini will demand that it happens.

'We are happy because we won this trophy after 44 years,' he said.

This is what it's all about: City fans celebrate their first title since 1967

'We changed the history of this club by beating a strong team like United.

'I hope we can continue to win but now we need to improve.

'It is the second time on the trot we have conceded the fewest goals. This year we also scored the most.

'But we must also be prepared to play in the Champions League and that was not the case this year.'

Sunderland charged by FA over Manchester City clash

Posted on April 4, 2012 by adminsports

Sunderland charged by FA over players reaction to penalty decision against City

PUBLISHED:

16:19 GMT, 4 April 2012

UPDATED:

16:24 GMT, 4 April 2012

Sunderland have been charged by the Football Association with failing to control their players during Saturday's Barclays Premier League match at Manchester City.

The charge relates to an incident in the 43rd minute of the 3-3 draw at the Etihad Stadium, when some Sunderland players reacted angrily when referee Phil Dowd awarded a penalty following Craig Gardner's challenge on Edin Dzeko.

Mario Balotelli scored from the penalty to bring the home side level and later scored again as City recovered from 3-1 down to rescue a point.

Come on ref! Sunderland players surround Phil Dowd on Saturday

Sunderland have until 4pm on April 11 to respond to the charge.

Black Cats boss Martin O'Neill believed the penalty decision was harsh.

'I thought that genuinely that the referee was going to book their player [Balotelli] for diving, but I should have known better,' he said.

Melee: Sunderland and Manchester City players clash at the weekend

'Referees have a really difficult job, but I spoke to the referee in the tunnel just at the end and he said it was a penalty.

'I don’t think it was and I think the
replays will show that and really disappointing obviously, it’s a major
blow to us just a couple of minutes before half-time.

'But, it shouldn’t detract from our
performance. I thought we played brilliantly today and obviously
disappointed to have dropped some points.'

So close: Sunderland led 3-1 but were forced to settle for a single point

Diego Maradona given Al Wasl apology after fans shout abuse at WAGS

Posted on April 2, 2012 by adminsports

Sorry, Diego! Al Wasl apologise to angry Maradona over fans' abuse at WAGS

UPDATED:

15:42 GMT, 2 April 2012

Al Wasl have apologised to manager Diego Maradona after he confronted fans who verbally abused his partner and friends during his side's UAE Pro-League match at the weekend.

The club described Maradona's actions as 'what any honourable person would do' after the former Argentina captain and coach stormed into the stands during the 2-0 defeat at Al Shabab.

Maradona left the touchline after noticing the altercation in the VIP area before he had to be restrained by several police in a match shown live on UAE television.

Melee: Diego Maradona waded into the crowd to confront abusive fans

Maradona, 51, later labelled the fans as 'cowards' on Gulf News before his Dubai-based club today issued an apology.

'The management of Al Wasl Football Company denounce the harassment suffered by the family and guests of Diego Armando Maradona, head coach of Al Wasl Football Club in Al Shabab's stadium during the last match of the professional league,' a statement on the club's website read.

'A few irresponsible fans verbally abused Maradona's wife and his guests during the match.'

Eastern adventure: Argentina legend Maradona is manager of Al Wasl in Dubai

Al Wasl's acting chief executive officer, Abdullah Al-Bishr, also backed Maradona's 'understandable' actions in the same statement.

'Al Wasl Football Company finds Maradona's behaviour understandable, when he went into the stands to protect his wife and guests; it is what any honourable person would do,' he said.

'We offer our sincere apologies to Maradona for what took place on behalf of the few who offended UAE culture by their actions.

'This is a society, which by its very nature, does not insult women by cursing and harassing, but is brought up to treat them with respect.'

Sunderland and Newcastle accept FA charges

Posted on March 12, 2012 by adminsports

Sunderland and Newcastle request hearings after accepting derby bust-up charges

UPDATED:

17:23 GMT, 12 March 2012

Sunderland and Newcastle have accepted misconduct charges from the FA following a stormy Tyne-Wear derby on March 4.

Both clubs were charged with a 'failure to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour'.

Head to head: James McLean (left) and Danny Simpson square up

The charge stemmed from a first-half melee which followed a foul by Sunderland winger James McClean on United full-back Danny Simpson.

Both clubs have requested personal hearings to discuss the incident further.

Sunderland playmaker Stephane Sessegnon was later sent off for throwing an arm towards Newcastle's Cheick Tiote while Black Cats skipper Lee Cattermole was dismissed following the final whistle for using foul and abusive language towards referee Mike Dean.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew also attracted criticism for his touchline behaviour in a game which finished 1-1.

David Haye blames Dereck Chisora for Munich brawl

Posted on February 20, 2012 by adminsports

Haye out of hiding as police chase star over brawl… but he blames Chisora for bloody Munich fight shame

David Haye has revealed he is 'bitterly disappointed' over his bloody brawl with Dereck Chisora but piled the blame onto his fellow British heavyweight for causing the shameful scenes in Munich's Olympiahalle on Saturday night.

Haye said: 'It is with regret that I feel I have to issue this statement to clarify certain matters, following an unfortunate incident that occurred on Saturday night (February 18) in Munich, Germany at the Vitali Klitschko vs. Dereck Chisora post-fight press conference.

'I was in Munich to watch the WBC world heavyweight title bout between Klitschko and Chisora and provide punditry for BoxNation, and accredited as such.

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Take that: David Haye punches Dereck Chisora while seemingly holding a drinks bottle

Head-to-head: Chisora squares up to Haye at the post-fight press conference

Melee: A bottle opener is see flying through the air (circled) after Haye threw a left hook

'During the post-fight press conference, I was stood at the back of the room. It wasn't until Bernd Bonte said my name and involved me in the press conference that I commented. I was then happy to banter back and forth with Bonte and Klitschko, keen to ascertain whether he (Vitali) would stay true to his word and reiterate his desire to do what his younger brother couldn't do – knock me out.

'I felt as though the public would want to hear more information about this potential bout and that we could both start beating the drum ahead of a showdown later this year.

'However, at this point Chisora began firing insults at me from his position on the top table. In fact, he has recently made a habit of saying derogatory things about me in the press.
He's back: Chisora arrived in London on Sunday night after catching a flight to Heathrow

He's back: Chisora arrived in London on Sunday night after catching a flight to Heathrow

Too far: Haye picks up a camera tripod as his violent brawl with Chisora reaches a whole new level

'Moments before declaring he wanted to go face-to-face with me, Chisora assured the gathered media that he would give me “two slaps”. Chisora had, of course, already been shrouded in controversy that weekend.

'Despite this, Chisora climbed down from the top table, removed his robe and then walked towards me, entourage in tow, in an aggressive manner. I held my ground, but, unfortunately, he caused a serious disturbance to occur, something which threatened to damage the reputation of the sport we both love.
Probe: A police car carrying Chisora arrives at the police headquarters in Munich on Sunday

Probe: A police car carrying Chisora arrives at the police headquarters in Munich on Sunday

Investigation: Chisora was arrested and taken to this police HQ for questions but was later released

'Regrettably, some members of his entourage also encouraged the chaos. Nevertheless, Chisora and I soon separated, brushed ourselves down and moved in opposite directions. The confrontation then reignited, however, and both Don Charles and Adam Booth became involved in the mess. Adam suffered a cut to the head.

'Thankfully, it didn't take long for the ruckus to again settle down. It was then that I heard Chisora say he planned to “shoot me dead”.

'I decided to leave the venue and return to my hotel, a move which I hoped would diffuse the situation. However, Chisora's team were staying at the same hotel as me and, in light of the threats Chisora had made in front of the world's media, it seemed far more appropriate for me and Adam to leave the hotel as quickly as possible.

Bloody mess: Adam Booth suffered a head injury during the brawl after claiming he was glassed

Squaring up: Chisora and bloodied Booth exchange words after the brawl

Armed: A video still appears to show Dereck Chisora holding a bottle

'Consequently, I left Munich on an
earlier flight on Sunday morning and have been thinking about what
happened ever since, as well as replaying the incident many times via
YouTube. It goes without saying, I am bitterly disappointed to have been
a part of what transpired on Saturday evening.

'I realise I am no angel – and don't
mind a bit of professional trash-talk to help raise boxing's profile –
but, during my 21 years in the sport, I have never been involved in, or
even witnessed, such a serious fracas. If requested, I shall happily
assist the boxing authorities with any investigation they wish to launch
and, ultimately, hope that all lessons learned from this incident will
be implemented.

'I also hope Dereck Chisora is able
to learn from his mistakes this past weekend, right the wrongs and then
go on to fulfil his potential in the boxing ring.'

Fight: Haye clashes with Chisora's camp in a bloody confrontation which will be investigated by police

Taunt: Haye holds up three fingers to replicate Chisora's third defeat after losing to Vitali Klitschko

Where it should have stayed: Vitali Klitschko had earlier beaten Dereck Chisora on points

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Centre of attention: The Zimbabwe-born boxer has been involved in a number of controversial incidents

Centre of attention: The Zimbabwe-born boxer has been involved in a number of controversial incidents

Line of the law: Police were called to the scene and will launched an official investigation into the brawl

Spit storm: Chisora was caught on camera blasting Wladimir with water before the fight

Decent showing: Chisora lost on points, but gave Klitschko a run for his money in Munich

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