Another MRP cock-up

[kevrenor]

I still can't get my head around who and why these matters are referred to the MRP, and many others aren't.

Also how can you equate a yellow on the field, or even a red and one match suspension, to getting two weeks from the MRP?

 

[Blackadder]

. the first thing i thought of when reading the press release was 'we should have signed jason'

. no doubt he would have been too expensive for us ... anyone know how he is going in portugal (i think that's where he went)?

Hasn't played this season for there first team from what I can see.

 

[dibo]

I still can't get my head around who and why these matters are referred to the MRP, and many others aren't.

Also how can you equate a yellow on the field, or even a red and one match suspension, to getting two weeks from the MRP?

That's the problem. Pedj did the wrong thing, but Muscat gets away with heaps and is completely shameless about it.

If they're going to haul people in, let them haul everyone in and treat them equally and fairly.

 

[swell010]

Unbelievable! Muscat can hit a Brisbane official after the game and cop nothing for it and yet Pedj gets two games for elbowing an opponent after being deliberately arm locked and taken to ground. The MRP must be taking RDOs whenever Victory play.

 

[Matt--Simon]

So we are appealing the ban and paperwork will be submitted to FFA before 5pm today. Does that mean that Bojic can play on Friday if a verduct is not yet reached?

 

[dibo]

Usually a penalty under appeal remains in force until it has been rescinded.

 

[Ancient Mariner]

SYDNEY

29 December 2010



The independent Match Review Panel (MRP) - consisting of Barry Such (Chair), Simon Micallef and Alan Davidson - convened to consider the following incidents from Week 20 fixture of the Hyundai A-League:



ENDS

Anyone who followed Spirit in the NSL will remember Micallef as an incompetent.
Maybe he has transferred the grudge to Mariners.

 

[yellowcake]

Mariners to appeal Bojic ban
Thursday, 30 December 2010 by Glen Lauder

The Central Coast Mariners have this morning formally informed Football Federation Australia of their intention to appeal a two-match suspension handed down to right-back Pedj Bojic.

Yesterday, the Independent Match Review Panel handed down the sanction as a result of an alleged incident involving Bojic, in the 56th minute of Sunday’s 2-nil victory over Adelaide United at Bluetongue Stadium.

But the Mariners will today lodge written submissions to FFA before its 5:00pm deadline.

 

[bloggo]

I watched the game on Foxtel - the commentators repeatedly referred to Pedj taking angry pills. They showed the elbow incident a few times and said this is one for the MRP - thanks Foxtel.

 

[Atomic]

imo, Pedj is guilty as charged and should cop the 2 week ban and have a think about how his rash actions (albeit under duress) have let the team down.

However, that's not the issue here. The real issue is the inconsistency of the MRP, the alleged "vested interests" and biases of its members and the perceived leniency towards some teams and more specifically, some players. True or not, these perceptions need to be removed for the good of the game in this country.

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

Here's where that corrupt bunch of f***wits really don't know what they're talking about: The incident WAS dealt with by the referee. In no uncertain terms he told Bojic to walk away and get on with play. He saw it, he dealt with it.

Not only that, but 2 different angles show 2 completely different things - why no benefit of the doubt?

How Muscat got away with that blatantly deliberate rake on his opponent is beyond me - this kind of shit turns people away from the game, pathetic.

And what about the conflict of interest?

I still can't get my head around who and why these matters are referred to the MRP, and many others aren't.

Also how can you equate a yellow on the field, or even a red and one match suspension, to getting two weeks from the MRP?

Violent Conduct might carry that 2 week suspension as minimum, regardless of whether the card is given on the field or not

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Yes. Pedj did thrust his elbow deliberately backward in frustration. He could not see his opponent and had no idea where his head was - and his opponent was also deliberately trapping his arm... But yes, he clearly elbowed backwards in anger.

Interestingly, it can be assault to lay hands on someone, whether you are trying to restrain them, push them or strike them they all can be deemed as acts of aggression in the eyes of the law... However this must not be the case in football when the foul play that triggers the incident, that must surely be its own if lesser form of violent conduct, goes completely ignored and unpunished by the MRP?

But still, that's just not what really gets the goat is it?

It's when f**kING Muscat who can see exactly what he is doing, has no inciting event, and is clearly more premeditated than the emotional Pedj, can claw peoples faces, stomp, elbow, tread on mouth guards, abuse people...the list goes ever on... and yet have it all totally ignored by the MRP??

It's enough to make you want to go f**kING BALLISTIC! ANd makes it feel so unfair when your own players get suspended.

And to be fair, I have seen players other than Muscat lash out, with the ref not taking any apparent action and not get pulled up by the MRP.

It's this SEVERE level of inconsistency that leads passionate fans to naturally feel there must be some sort of bias or prejudice operating and screaming their own cries of FOUL CONDUCT AND DIRTY PLAY!!!

The MRP is beyond a joke. Action must be taken. They way they conduct their business brings our entire league into disrepute and throws shit in the faces of the leagues fans.

ANd dick heads like Harper with their old boys club, good ol Musky, good for the game, what a great great character complete bullshit wank fests can all go SUCK MY BALLS!!

I want fair play in the HAL, but I want fair play by those wielding such f**king power over it even more so!!!!

 

[style_cafe]

As far as I know this is am open forum..Pheonix ..mate.. please don`t hold back.
Ps...I agree totally

 

[Bex]

Make no mistake, there is definitely bias against the Mariners from the FFA and the MRP. I have no idea what we've done to incur their rath but history shows we are their whipping boys for sure. Somehow, we're always the ones who just happen to be unfortunate enough to be made an "example" of for the good of the sport yet there is never any follow up to those examples. Screw 'em, we'll keep being the dark horse, the perennial thorn in everyone's side, the underdog - and we'll win the odd premiership and toilet seat while we're at it...

 

[Forum Phoenix]

As far as I know this is am open forum..Pheonix ..mate.. please don`t hold back.
Ps...I agree totally

Sorry was a little over emotional when I posted that.

Bex it certainly has always seemed like we have been the club its easy to "take a stand" against.

Griffiths punches a liney in the balls... nothing. Brosque pokes a ref in the chest.... nothing.
Danny slaps the refs hand...? 6 months - and no olympics.

The number of time we've seen players deliberately go down in the box and nothing happens...
Perez, with some level of proven contact, two weeks for simulation.

And now the latest batch of double standards...

Pretty hard not get your tin foil hat on.

 

[Bex]

Don't forget Sydney hacking the hell out of us for the 5-4 win with Ufuk Talay breaking Heff's leg studs-up into his calf and he doesn't even get a yellow card. Or Hutch getting yellow carded for wasting time but the delay is actually because the Jest supporters are throwing coins and stuff at him. Or the unseen but obvious Jest handball in the box in the grand final that was held in Sydney even though it should have been at Bluetongue.. And that's but a few.

Anyway, best to look forwards not backwards. I just like them to know that we know there's something fishy going on.

 

[scoober]

When is pedj up for review? It might just have to wait till next week and then they'll clear him of any wrong doing.. See mariners we are on your side!

 

[timmers]

Hearing is tomorrow

 

[radar]

"ANd dick heads like Harper with their old boys club, good ol Musky, good for the game, what a great great character complete bullshit wank fests can all go SUCK MY BALLS!!"


absolutely - I couldnt agree more with this statement

 

[Bladesman]

The bit I can't understand around the MRP is how come all use of technology is rejected by FIFA when it comes to goal line cameras etc as it would not be available at every level but the MRP can use video evidence when clearly this is something that is not available at every level?