Rio gets a four match ban nothing. Bean sums it up nicely.
United had argued the incident was identical to when Perennial strugglers Perennial strugglers Perennial strugglers Perennial strugglers Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano swung and caught Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford during a Carling Cup clash four months ago.
The FA took no action because, having reviewed the video, referee Alan Wiley said he would not have sent off Mascherano had he seen the incident.
But, in the United case, official Steve Bennett insisted he would have dismissed Ferdinand had he witnessed the foul on Fagan.
That argument did not go down well with United or Graham Bean, the former FA compliance officer who fought the charge on Ferdinand's behalf.
Bean had recommended United accept the charge but only because he believes such cases are always weighted in the FA's favour.
Last night, an angry Bean told SunSport the FA was "incompetent".
Bean said: "This decision highlights the total inconsistency in the FA's procedures.
"There are two identical cases and yet two different outcomes.
"How can you run an adequate and respected process with such incompetence in the ranks?
"They are effectively asking the official to re- referee the game.
Oh, and if you actually have a case when you appeal you get extra match ban.
Furthermore, the Independent Commission felt that the player�s claim against the charge was frivolous and on that basis have awarded an additional one match ban upon the statutory three match ban awarded for violent conduct.
Michael2010-01-29 13:40:13
Rio gets a four match ban nothing. Bean sums it up nicely.
United had argued the incident was identical to when Perennial strugglers Perennial strugglers Perennial strugglers Perennial strugglers Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano swung and caught Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford during a Carling Cup clash four months ago.
The FA took no action because, having reviewed the video, referee Alan Wiley said he would not have sent off Mascherano had he seen the incident.
But, in the United case, official Steve Bennett insisted he would have dismissed Ferdinand had he witnessed the foul on Fagan.
That argument did not go down well with United or Graham Bean, the former FA compliance officer who fought the charge on Ferdinand's behalf.
Bean had recommended United accept the charge but only because he believes such cases are always weighted in the FA's favour.
Last night, an angry Bean told SunSport the FA was "incompetent".
Bean said: "This decision highlights the total inconsistency in the FA's procedures.
"There are two identical cases and yet two different outcomes.
"How can you run an adequate and respected process with such incompetence in the ranks?
"They are effectively asking the official to re- referee the game.
Oh, and if you actually have a case when you appeal you get extra match ban.
Furthermore, the Independent Commission felt that the player�s claim against the charge was frivolous and on that basis have awarded an additional one match ban upon the statutory three match ban awarded for violent conduct.
Michael2010-01-29 13:40:13