Menapi's 6 game ban
Menapi's 6 game ban
Fair or not?
I saw the game and thought it was a horrible challange but not
sure it was worth a 6 game ban.
What are your thoughts?
I do think it was an atrocious challenge and I think what NZF are
trying to do is to calm down the on-field rivallry between the two
clubs. If they don't do something now it could get a lot worse.
In showing their mettle NZF have effectively said "we won't
take any more of this crap". I think it is a good decision -
probably not fair on Menapi himself as he's been made an example of
but a strong decision that they probably knew wouldn't be
universally accepted.
ACFC will be keen for some payback on The Chokers after the way
they cried to NZF last season about Pritch after we had beaten them
on the field (again!) fair and square.
it was a fair ban, the tackle was a shocker
Totally agree. Absolute shocker. Could have gone for longer. No
place for that sort of behaviour in the game at any level.
He deserved 6 weeks defo.
It would have been acceptable if he was kickboxing, but as most
people realise, it was bloody horrendous when replayed over and
over. As The Jam says, NZF have to lay down the law. There have
been some interesting clashes between the two Auckland franchises
and we don't want it to get out of hand. He (Menapi) should be a
little bit fresher for the big match against the J-League side
though, so perhaps there is an upside.
It would have been acceptable if he was kickboxing, but as most
people realise, it was bloody horrendous when replayed over and
over. As The Jam says, NZF have to lay down the law. There have
been some interesting clashes between the two Auckland franchises
and we don't want it to get out of hand. He (Menapi) should be a
little bit fresher for the big match against the J-League side
though, so perhaps there is an upside.
When is that match anyways? I can't find any info on it
anywhere.
Do you recall Waikakere United beating Ba in the O-League final at
Mt Smart Stadium in front of 10000??? The reason for that match was
to find the Oceania rep to head off to Japan. However as the Japs
pour around $30 million of there coin into the tournament they
really do think they deserve to have a team in that World Club Cup
tournament.
So - Waitakere United will have to play a top J-League side
and if they win that game they will earn even more $$$ and move to
the WCC tournament proper where they might find themselves drawn
against Real Madrid.
Go to www.fifa.com and check
their tournament info to find out more about the tournament.
As it is, Waitakere United have already picked up $670,000 for
wining thwe O-League. That money is split three ways: Waitakere get
a share, NZF get some and the other seven franchises get a
cut.
Kiwi Canary2007-06-29 20:02:19
I can't beleve those t**sers at NZF have let the Appeal Commtte
over rule there decsion.
Is about time NZF had some F'ing balls and actually stood up
for them selfves!!!!!
How the hell do we as players/supporters/coaches, take these MUPPETS seriously...(yes..is used the word MUPPETS...so sue me!!!!)
How the hell do we as players/supporters/coaches, take these MUPPETS seriously...(yes..is used the word MUPPETS...so sue me!!!!)
He's lucky he didn't get jailed. The tackle was an absolute shocker
and deserved the 6 weeks he got. NZF are a disgrace.
ah well, the precident has been set. let the weekly punch ups &
ambulance trips in the NZFC begin. the media will love it. i agree
with wodger...damn muppets.