Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
HANDBAGS AWAY!
By dixon9
April 27 2008
Bitter Man Utd players were involved in an ugly punch-up with Chelsea ground staff whilst warming down on the Stamford Bridge turf after their team’s dramatic 2-1 defeat. The Football Association will probably launch an investigation into the incident and no doubt the Stamford Bridge CCTV footage will be used in evidence.
Stamford Bridge was once known for a famous battle between the Normans and the Saxons just before the famous “You wanna watch that son! Have someone’s eye out with that!” Battle of Hastings in 1066 but the words “Battle” and “Stamford Bridge” took on a new meaning yesterday during the sunset aftermath after our own victory on soil further south (Absolutely pathetic dixon9! – Ed).
A hem!...
Anyway…
Patrice Evra, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville, Gerard Pique, Ji-Sung Park and John O'Shea were going through their warm-down exercises (Why were they warming down when they didn’t play?) when Chelsea ground staff asked them to move to a different section of the pitch. Apparently, one of the Man Utd gave the ground staff, shall we say, a colourful response and probably received an equally eloquent rebuke for his troubles.........and then......cue handbags!
Chelsea insist that Evra threw the first punch (although when you see the photo of one member of our ground staff you may wonder what on earth was Evra thinking – our boy is a handy looking bloke – probably cracks walnuts with his eyelids). Evra was then pulled back and then run off!
Man Utd say that it was Evra who was punched – no doubt the CCTV footage will clear everything up but you can be sure the FA won’t launch any investigation until the title is decided.
"It was amazing. One minute the United players were running up and down, the next minute it was a free-for-all. This was not handbags — this was a real dust-up involving players and ground staff.
"First of all words were exchanged but then the punches started flying."
The altercation was soon diffused and now it’s down to both clubs and the FA to sort all this out and the appropriate action taken.
A Chelsea statement said: "We are studying the relevant TV footage and photographs and we will then consider the appropriate course of action."
United spokesman Phil Townsend said: "We are not commenting on the incident on the pitch after the game involving the United players who were warming down until we have more information."
Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: 50 Years Over 100 Years (IP Logged)
Date: 27/04/2008 13:37
Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Re: Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: Mr. Clock End (IP Logged)
Date: 27/04/2008 15:10
the funniest thing was park ji sung and all WERE WEARING SUITS on the bench... they thought they would be claiming the title
then they are warming down?
plus you failed to mention rio ferdinand booting a FEMALE steward and quieroz claiming ''OUR PLAYERS NEED TO BE SHOT TO GET A PENALTY''
whinging sore losers anyone?
then they are warming down?
plus you failed to mention rio ferdinand booting a FEMALE steward and quieroz claiming ''OUR PLAYERS NEED TO BE SHOT TO GET A PENALTY''
whinging sore losers anyone?
Re: Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: dixon9 (IP Logged)
Date: 27/04/2008 17:22
Didn´t mention that because it was a genuine accident - and the girl steward accepted Ferdinand´s apology.
Was a bit silly of hm though!
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
Was a bit silly of hm though!
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
Re: Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 27/04/2008 17:26
But what about his temperment on the field? England captain don't make me laugh.
Regardless of kicking a wall which he missed he still kicked a woman.
JOHN TERRY FOR CAPTAIN
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Regardless of kicking a wall which he missed he still kicked a woman.
JOHN TERRY FOR CAPTAIN
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Re: Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: dixon9 (IP Logged)
Date: 27/04/2008 17:33
Oh there´s no doubt whatsoever that from what we saw on the field re emotional incidents that Terry peeeeees all over Ferdinand for England captain.
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
Re: Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 27/04/2008 17:37
Re: Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: ArsenalForever (IP Logged)
Date: 27/04/2008 19:45
Quote:was a genuine accident
He kicked it straight to the fans but hit the female steward and it was not an accident because he did the same thing at OT this season
JT did a brilliant job calming the players down while Rio is a sore loser
Re: Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: dixon9 (IP Logged)
Date: 27/04/2008 21:12
FA to investigate the brawl:
BBC Report
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
BBC Report
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
Re: Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: MAN UTD TIILL I DIE (IP Logged)
Date: 27/04/2008 21:15
Wow so u beat us..its not like u won anything plus chelsea threw everything they had (apart from lampard..with all due respect) we reseted most of our players for the barca match. You wont be too prepared for the liverpool match. Plus we've got west ham and wigan. We'll win both but avram will trip up against newcastle but doubts with bolton. Chelsea win zilch this year.
P.S Ferdinand will smack any one of your chelsea players in a fight...(talk about team spirit) drogba and ballack...great friends they are...DROGBA 100% chance to madrid
P.S Ferdinand will smack any one of your chelsea players in a fight...(talk about team spirit) drogba and ballack...great friends they are...DROGBA 100% chance to madrid
Re: Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: dixon9 (IP Logged)
Date: 27/04/2008 21:28
What you mean our ground staff did?!!! (The match report is on a different thread).
Anyway,yes, we may get beat by Liverpool, they rested a lot of players (as they always do as they only have the CL to go for) ....or maybe they won´t beat us.
Barcelona travelled without virtually their entire first team for their league game this weekend, so they are going to be very fresh as well.
Don´t forget, they score and you are on the rack - should be an interesting match indeed!
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
Anyway,yes, we may get beat by Liverpool, they rested a lot of players (as they always do as they only have the CL to go for) ....or maybe they won´t beat us.
Barcelona travelled without virtually their entire first team for their league game this weekend, so they are going to be very fresh as well.
Don´t forget, they score and you are on the rack - should be an interesting match indeed!
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
Re: Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 27/04/2008 21:29
Re: Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: ArsenalForever (IP Logged)
Date: 27/04/2008 21:35
Quote:we reseted most of our players for the barca match.
You "reseted" 2 players only
Re: Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: adampfc (IP Logged)
Date: 28/04/2008 11:26
I saw it all but have a @#$%& phone so took a while to get recording. United were doing they're usual warm down at 1 end and the ground staff started mowing the grass in a staggered fashion. 1 of the mowers hit Gary Neville so he pushed the gardener in the back, then 1 got in Teves's way so he kicked the mower, a few words and pushing then blows between Evra and grounds staff then a big punch up. it calmed down for a second then went again, thats when the papers show Evra going back in. goto [">www.youtube.com] the chelsea staff brought the mowers out bang on 90 mins and stubbernly drove them on a collision course with the players. The Chelsea players didn't warm down (strange)
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Posted by: Chat Football (IP Logged)
Date: 28/04/2008 11:57
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Posted by: L-I-V, E-R-P, double O-L LFC (IP Logged)
Date: 28/04/2008 12:28
FFS! you'd see more action on a Saturday night at a Scouse Bingo Hall. Bunch of @#$%&, both teams!
As regard to the England Captaincy, there's only one man fit to wear the armband and thats Stevie G!
Roll on Moscow LFC vs Barca!
As regard to the England Captaincy, there's only one man fit to wear the armband and thats Stevie G!
Roll on Moscow LFC vs Barca!
Re: Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 28/04/2008 17:55
Gary Neville shouldnt have got in the way LOL LOL. Fancy running into a lawn mower - he is as thick as he looks!!!
Its common practice for Chelsea to bring the mowers out once the pitch is cleared..... stoooooopid of United to get in the way.
Smacks of sore losers to me.
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Its common practice for Chelsea to bring the mowers out once the pitch is cleared..... stoooooopid of United to get in the way.
Smacks of sore losers to me.
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Re: Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: dixon9 (IP Logged)
Date: 28/04/2008 20:14
Thanks for your first-hand account Adampfc.
What do you think of this version from the Standard?
HERE
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
What do you think of this version from the Standard?
HERE
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
Re: Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: chazza0100 (IP Logged)
Date: 29/04/2008 09:02
oh shut up./ we have beat man utd 3 timesin a row now. i support west ham. and i hate chelsea. i wannr man utd to win but chelsea got what they needed. west ham are the best. we gonna cource man utd the title
Re: Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: Bradley Edwards (IP Logged)
Date: 29/04/2008 14:30
Obviously Man United would of smacked Chelsea up, Chelsea were just being pathetic because they thought they were good getting lucky in a win, not to mention the fat and ugly Chelsea manager bouncing his belly off the ground when they scored.
Re: Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: dixon9 (IP Logged)
Date: 29/04/2008 17:23
Quote:Since 66
Dont you mean 'rested?'
Well judging by their recent temperament they could probably do with "re-setting"!
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
Re: Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: dixon9 (IP Logged)
Date: 29/04/2008 17:26
Quote:Bradley Edwards
Obviously Man United would of smacked Chelsea up, Chelsea were just being pathetic because they thought they were good getting lucky in a win, not to mention the fat and ugly Chelsea manager bouncing his belly off the ground when they scored.
Fight! Fight! Fight!
LOL!
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
Re: Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: Simon68 (IP Logged)
Date: 30/04/2008 15:49
Adrian Mutu looks like he's put some weight on!
I didn't think he was allowed back at Chelsea, but he's mowing the grass.
I didn't think he was allowed back at Chelsea, but he's mowing the grass.
Re: Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: dixon9 (IP Logged)
Date: 30/04/2008 16:04
Well spotted!
He does look a lot like him doesn´t he?!!!
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
He does look a lot like him doesn´t he?!!!
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
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Posted by: Simon68 (IP Logged)
Date: 30/04/2008 16:18
Just a bit of white powder round his nose and he's be a dead ringer!
Re: Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: dixon9 (IP Logged)
Date: 30/04/2008 17:05
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
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Posted by: dixon9 (IP Logged)
Date: 30/04/2008 17:08
You´ve just reminded me - we haven´t got any money back on him yet.....
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2008:04:30:17:33:50 by dixon9.
Re: Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: Simon68 (IP Logged)
Date: 30/04/2008 17:12
Why not? And whose going to pay up?
Whatever you may get it's not to be sniffed at!!
Whatever you may get it's not to be sniffed at!!
Re: Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: dixon9 (IP Logged)
Date: 30/04/2008 17:21
It´s definitely getting up my nose that we are still waiting for compensation...
Maybe we should be taking a diiferent line of approach?
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
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Maybe we should be taking a diiferent line of approach?
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2008:04:30:17:28:28 by dixon9.
Re: Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: dixon9 (IP Logged)
Date: 08/05/2008 18:28
Chelsea version of events goes in:
LINK
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
LINK
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
Re: Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: Simon68 (IP Logged)
Date: 08/05/2008 19:20
Not saying much.
Are Chelsea pleading the 5th Amendment or something?
Are Chelsea pleading the 5th Amendment or something?
Re: Man Utd Fight Chelsea Ground Staff after Defeat!
Posted by: dixon9 (IP Logged)
Date: 08/05/2008 20:26
The link is a bit of an anti-climax Simon! (As I wrote it, I thought "No! That´s worded wrong!" - couldn´t be bothered to change it though!
I imagine the club isn´t supposed to disclose the "evidence" just yet - at least not until the League speak first?
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
I imagine the club isn´t supposed to disclose the "evidence" just yet - at least not until the League speak first?
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.