FA - No action against Morgan

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Hot off the press: LINK

The FA has confirmed that no disciplinary action will be taken against Sheffield United defender Chris Morgan with relation to a challenge on Barnsley's Iain Hume.

Morgan was booked for the challenge during the match at Oakwell on 8 November.

An FA spokesman said: "When judging whether to take disciplinary action in this case, The FA has had to consider the challenge itself and not the outcome of it.

"The FA has been given express direction from FIFA that we cannot upgrade yellow cards to red. On this basis, we can only bring additional charges in the most exceptional cases and only if it can be proved beyond doubt that the actions of a player were a deliberate attempt to injure an opponent.

"Having reviewed all available evidence in this case, including submissions made by Barnsley, there is no basis on which an additional charge could brought."

 

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The Dingles respond: LINKY

Barnsley Football Club has been notified of the decision of The Football Association that no further action will be taken in relation to the challenge made by Chris Morgan on Iain Hume in the 31st minute of Barnsley's match against Sheffield United on 8 November 2008.

Barnsley Football Club is extremely disappointed and concerned that the FA has failed to take any action regarding the violent conduct of Chris Morgan which left Iain Hume requiring emergency hospital treatment for a fractured skull and bleeding to the brain.The decision by the FA to disconnect a violent act from its consequences runs contrary to the principles of civil and criminal law.

It reflects badly on football that the only action which the FA has thought fit to take was to charge Barnsley Football Club's manager with misconduct in relation to alleged verbal abuse towards a match official whilst violent conduct has gone unpunished.

The FA's failure to act has let Iain Hume down badly and the only option now remaining is for recourse outside of the normal football processes.

Or what they really mean...

Moan. Whinge. Woe is Barnsley FC. We want some cash.

I should imagine that a counter claim from Morgan would have some merit when talking about "violent conduct" that hasn't been proven.

 

[Bladesman]

The Dingles respond: LINKY



Or what they really mean...



I should imagine that a counter claim from Morgan would have some merit when talking about "violent conduct" that hasn't been proven.

What they really mean is we want some money and always have done.

 

[Linz]

Let Hume sue and let the insurance companies sort it out... that is, of course, if this is really about the player who was injured and not the club who want some cash.

If I was involved in a car crash that wasn't my fault, it would be a bit remote for my company to claim from the person who did cause the crash over me not being at work.

EDIT: Apparently the Dingles want Morgan to have both of his legs broken... but that we're all, and I quote, "cunts" for wanting the matter over and done with.

I do hope that someone is monitoring what is being said on this particular forum I'm viewing. The lawyers would have a field day.

 

[Bladesman]

Funny how they have completely ignored the missile throwing incident from their fans.

 

[S64 Blade]

'which left Iain Hume requiring emergency hospital treatment '.

I have picked out this because i have been told Hume wasn't even sent to the hospital by Barnsley after the head injury. Instead he went during the middle of night after feeling unwell.

I could be wrong, but if this is the case, surely its as much Barnsley's fault as anyones? If it was sorted out sooner, maybe he wouldn't be in such a condition.

 

[Mousey]

'which left Iain Hume requiring emergency hospital treatment '.

I have picked out this because i have been told Hume wasn't even sent to the hospital by Barnsley after the head injury. Instead he went during the middle of night after feeling unwell.

I could be wrong, but if this is the case, surely its as much Barnsley's fault as anyones? If it was sorted out sooner, maybe he wouldn't be in such a condition.

That is correct, he just walked off at sat at the side of the pitch for a bit and went home later on. Only to be admitted to hospital later.

However saying Barnsley are as much at fault as anyone else isn't true. It was Morgan's fault it happened, despite being an accident. But Barnsley cannot be at fault for him having a fractured cheekbone.

 

[Linz]

There are also rumours that Morgan has had his windows put through...

 

[S64 Blade]

They are arguably at fault for his current condition. If they would have sent him to the hospital sooner, he could have been a lot better.

It's common knowledge that you should get serious head injuries checked out straight away.

 

[Linz]

They are arguably at fault for his current condition. If they would have sent him to the hospital sooner, he could have been a lot better.

It's common knowledge that you should get serious head injuries checked out straight away.

Not enough to break the legal chain of causation. "But for" the collision with Morgan, Hume wouldn't have been in hospital.

Moral fault but not legal fault.

 

[MAQ]

'which left Iain Hume requiring emergency hospital treatment '.

I have picked out this because i have been told Hume wasn't even sent to the hospital by Barnsley after the head injury. Instead he went during the middle of night after feeling unwell.

I could be wrong, but if this is the case, surely its as much Barnsley's fault as anyones? If it was sorted out sooner, maybe he wouldn't be in such a condition.

That is correct, he just walked off at sat at the side of the pitch for a bit and went home later on. Only to be admitted to hospital later.

However saying Barnsley are as much at fault as anyone else isn't true. It was Morgan's fault it happened, despite being an accident. But Barnsley cannot be at fault for him having a fractured cheekbone.

Without intentionally wanting to correct you both, in the recent interview on FH with Iain Hume, his comments were that he returned home, which meant driving, to teeside where i believe his lives, as his wife was out of town. In said interview he didnt eat or drink for two days before his wife said that enough was enough and took him to the A&E department at the local hospital where he was taken to the manchester hopital.

So what Barnsley FC have failed to acknowledge is there complete lack of DUTY OF CARE towards the player as his employer!!!

 

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So what Barnsley FC have failed to acknowledge is there complete lack of DUTY OF CARE towards the player as his employer!!!

But the damage caused was by the actions of Morgan. Barnsley did not cause his injury.

 

[S64 Blade]

I weren't saying it was a legal fault. Just that Barnsley aren't innocent in all this either.

 

[MAQ]

But the damage caused was by the actions of Morgan. Barnsley did not cause his injury.

noone has any doubts over that, but the point that im making is that they have the duty of care to assess the players injury if he needs to be withdrawn from the match. and it itsnt rocket science to think that a head injury needs to be checked out fully including scans/x-rays.

If i go to the Dr's/hospital with a suspected concussion they will scan my head, so if he is writhing around in pain because his head hurts then they should check it out fully

 

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noone has any doubts over that, but the point that im making is that they have the duty of care to assess the players injury if he needs to be withdrawn from the match. and it itsnt rocket science to think that a head injury needs to be checked out fully including scans/x-rays.

If i go to the Dr's/hospital with a suspected concussion they will scan my head, so if he is writhing around in pain because his head hurts then they should check it out fully

But no action can be taken against Barnsley on the basis of what they did or didn't do So apart from criticising them, not a great deal can be done and they have already said that they stand by their actions.

The "duty of care" element only comes in if you're making a claim for negligence, which would fail on the other tests seeing as their breach did not cause him damage... the collision did.

 

[Foxy]

Interestingly enough, amongst all the other crap, Barnsley fans are actually emailing their club urging them to sue the FA for "neglect of duty".

Deary me.

 

[Linz]

Interestingly enough, amongst all the other crap, Barnsley fans are actually emailing their club urging them to sue the FA for "neglect of duty".

Deary me.

Ah... but if you word it in semi-legal jargon, it must be true!

 

[happyhippy]

But no action can be taken against Barnsley on the basis of what they did or didn't do So apart from criticising them, not a great deal can be done and they have already said that they stand by their actions.

The "duty of care" element only comes in if you're making a claim for negligence, which would fail on the other tests seeing as their breach did not cause him damage... the collision did.

But as they're looking for cash, their negligence could be taken into account when looking at any award which may be given. If the damages are based on the extent of any injury, then how the final extent has occurred should be looked at.

 

[Foxy]

Insights of the evening.... I'm assuming "Quilty" is Barnsley speak for "guilty".

Firstly..........according to Barnsley Football Club, Sheffield United came with a game plan to kick Barnsley off the field. Blackwell = Quilty of instructing his players to carry this out


Morgan = Quilty of taking those instructions too far


BBC = Quilty of sending out a bucket load of propaganda to try and protect Morgan even though the BBC knew that this was likely to be a court case

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Sent to FIFA, the F.A, FAMOA, the R.A and my local County F.A:

All,

As an active Level 5 Referee registered with the West Riding County F.A I wish to inform you that I am currently considering my future within the game. The reason for this is that I feel I can no longer represent what was once a beautiful game and the F.A. Following the F.A's announcement that they do not see any reason to punish Chris Morgan of Sheffield Utd for what was, without question, a violent act with intent to harm a fellow player, I feel that the whole essence of fair play and football for all has been seriously damaged.

Quite rightly the F.A state that a challenge should be judged for what it is rather than what injury occurred. However, by deeming a deliberate elbow which was an unprovoked violent attack as a cautionable offence is completely disrespectful to the game and the notion of sporting behaviour. Indeed, all experts interviewed on the various TV shows have all stated their disgust at the challenge.

Given the F.A's apparent unwillingness to uphold the nature of sport and fairplay, alongside the clear mockery this decision makes of the Respect Campaign I feel let down by the F.A to the extent I no longer feel proud to wear the Three Lions on my kit as a representative of an organisation I no longer believe in. Football has been lost.

As a result, I no longer feel able to carry out my duties as an official and therefore will not be officiating any matches until further notice.

 

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But as they're looking for cash, their negligence could be taken into account when looking at any award which may be given. If the damages are based on the extent of any injury, then how the final extent has occurred should be looked at.

To be honest, I don't think any claim from Barnsley FC could be justified.

They have suffered a loss... but they cannot prove what exact loss they have suffered nor can they prove that Chris Morgan owes the whole of Barnsley FC a duty of care.

In my view, the only person who could make a claim would be Hume.

 

[happyhippy]

To be honest, I don't think any claim from Barnsley FC could be justified.

They have suffered a loss... but they cannot prove what exact loss they have suffered nor can they prove that Chris Morgan owes the whole of Barnsley FC a duty of care.

In my view, the only person who could make a claim would be Hume.

That's my point (I just worded it badly!). The extent of any award in respect of Hume's injury would have to take into account the potential negligence on the part of Barnsley's medical staff.

 

[Bladesman]

That's my point (I just worded it badly!). The extent of any award in respect of Hume's injury would have to take into account the potential negligence on the part of Barnsley's medical staff.

Exactly.

To be honest I think Hume himself will want to put this behind him and move on. Barnsley on the other hand have another agenda which is to try and pressure him into blagging some money from us. True the FA should of punished Morgan but its not going to help Hume get better. The proper aftercare by the Barnsley medical staff may of helped him get alot better sooner though.

Loving 606 at the moment aload of hypocritical fans on their high horse as if none of their players had or would ever commit a bad foul.

 

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Bizarre...

FA CHARGE NORRIS

JUST 24-hours after confirming that Sheffield United's Chris Morgan has escaped any punishment following his challenge on Iain Hume, The FA have today announced that Ipswich midfielder David Norris has been charged with improper conduct following his goal celebration in the game with Blackpool earlier this month.

Norris will learn his fate at a Regulatory Commission hearing on Thursday November 27, 2008.

And in other news that is completely irrelevant to anything in particular, I have started writing my Christmas cards for work just 24 hours after the FA confirmed that Sheffield United's Chris Morgan has escaped any punishment following his challenge on Iain Hume.

 

[TonyAgana]

My place of work has just made 20 people redundant just 24 hours after the FA confirmed that Sheffield United's Chris Morgan has escaped any punishment following his challenge on Iain Hume.

 

[Sensiblade]

I like chocolate milk!

 

[happyhippy]

My youngest daughter ate a satsuma, just 24 hours after the FA confirmed that Sheffield United's Chris Morgan has escaped any punishment following his challenge on Iain Hume.

 

[The One]

I had a shit, just 24 hours after the FA confirmed that Sheffield United's Chris Morgan has escaped any punishment following his challenge on Iain Hume.

 

[Monty's_Girl]

I left work just 24 hours after the FA confirmed that Sheffield United's Chris Morgan has escaped any punishment following his challenge on Iain Hume.

 

[keenzy]

Someone mention 24????

 

[Vistoma]

I realised a full day had passed just 24 hours after the FA decided not to punish Morgan