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The PFA sticking up for Babel. Nice to see.

PFA head Gordon Taylor has blasted the "precious" FA after the governing body charged Liverpool winger Ryan Babel over his Twitter posts.

Babel, who was angry that referee Howard Webb awarded Manchester United a match-deciding penalty in their FA Cup third round tie at the weekend, linked to a mocked-up picture of Webb wearing a Red Devils shirt.

He later removed the link and twittered an apology.

"(Webb) gives an early penalty and sends Stevie Gerrard off - the players aren't going to be pleased and, to some extent, it's just (Babel) giving his feelings," Taylor said on Radio Merseyside.

"Where's our sense of humour gone in our game? He's apologised - let's move on.

"From the FA's point of view, they may have got pressured by their own referees to say 'Look, we don't need these attacks on our referees'. But I would think Howard Webb is a big enough and good enough person for him to take it.

"I think they are looking to make an example, bearing in mind what's been said about referees.

"To my mind, and to most footballers' minds, it is the same sort of stuff that flies about every weekend via mobile phones, but they are obviously taking a stance on it. I thought a warning would have been sufficient."

He added that the stance taken was "very precious".

Babel was charged with improper conduct after initially writing: "And they call him one of the best referees? That's a joke. SMH (shaking my head)."

The Netherlands international, who has around 166,000 followers on the social networking tool, was also backed by new Reds manager Kenny Dalglish.

The Scot was furious that Webb awarded a spot-kick following Daniel Agger's minimal contact with Dimitar Berbatov in the first minute of Sunday's clash between the bitter rivals, branding the decision a "joke".

Ryan Giggs converted the chance and United went on to win 1-0 after Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard had been sent off.

Babel's later tweet read: "My apology if they take my posted picture seriously. This is just an emotional reaction after losing an important game.

"Sorry Howard Webb."

It is not the first time that the winger has come under fire for his Twitter comments. A year ago he slammed then Reds boss Rafael Benitez, which reportedly almost led to him departing Anfield.
 
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[quote author=SaintGeorge67 link=topic=43525.msg1249086#msg1249086 date=1294695999]
It was stupid though, he's not some random guy on a forum, he's representing Liverpool FC.
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I disagree St. George! On Twitter he is a random guy on the forum and those are his personal views. On the field of play, he is representing Liverpool F.C. which is a whole different story.
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Regardless, he's a representative of LFC on and off the pitch.
 
[quote author=Sheik Yerbouti link=topic=43525.msg1249696#msg1249696 date=1294767837]

Regardless, he's a representative of LFC on and off the pitch.
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Ugh, does he have to be?
 
Sheiky, that's rubbish. His views are personal on Twitter as the account is in his name and seperate from that of the club.

Now Gerrard wasn't accused of representing and tarnishing the clubs good name in the assault case?

Same principle applies!
 
[quote author=RolandG link=topic=43525.msg1249773#msg1249773 date=1294772272]
Sheiky, that's rubbish. His views are personal on Twitter as the account is in his name and seperate from that of the club.

Now Gerrard wasn't accused of representing and tarnishing the clubs good name in the assault case?

Same principle applies!
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Gerrard was found 'Not Guilty', there is no comparison.
 
I thought it was funny. I've always said football needs to be more honest, open and fun.

Look at the usual automaton-style Premiership footballer interview: boring, cliched, empty rubbish.

I'd much prefer to hear a Liverpool player say they hated Gary Neville, mancs, and Baconface
 
You're missing the point Asbo! It would have made no difference whether Gerrard was guilty or not. The incident happened in his personal capacity. I'm sure even you can see that! Its not rocket science.
 
[quote author=RolandG link=topic=43525.msg1249793#msg1249793 date=1294773857]
You're missing the point Asbo! It would have made no difference whether Gerrard was guilty or not. The incident happened in his personal capacity. I'm sure even you can see that! Its not rocket science.
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He was going to be physically assaulted some time in the near future so did a pre emptive strike on the DJ amd knocking his tooth out. The court said it was self defence and he was found NOT GUILTY.

Do you suggest if any Liverpool Player is going to be attacked they should not defend themselves because they are Liverpool players?
 
It was a bit of fun. I think most people with a sense of humour thought it was funny. Even the PFA are backing him
 
Asbo, you're not very bright are you?

I would suggest that any person getting attacked should defend themselves regardless of affiliation, colour, creed or religion.

The point is while Babel was wearing a Liverpool kit and attending to matters in a professional work capacity, be it practice or an actual game, he represents the club.

That he tweeted on his account in a personal capacity exonerates the club from his actions or any punitive sanctions from the FA. That is why he has been charged and not the club. Kenny stands by him because he shares the same view but is wise to the fact that because he is Liverpool gaffer, any such corroborating statements to the media criticising Webb will result in a FA charge. See his carefully worded post game interviews.

In short, the FA have no jurisdiction over Babels Twitter comments and are infringing on his right to free speech. His opinions are his own.
 
Hmm Roland it appears I am indeed not very bright, I just reread your comment about Gerrard and Babel which at first reading I thought you was comparing, ie saying they both tarnished the clubs image.

On second reading I see you did not in fact make that statement, and if you read my post again, you can see my mistake.
 
[quote author=Brendan link=topic=43525.msg1249790#msg1249790 date=1294773604]
I thought it was funny. I've always said football needs to be more honest, open and fun.

Look at the usual automaton-style Premiership footballer interview: boring, cliched, empty rubbish.

I'd much prefer to hear a Liverpool player say they hated Gary Neville, mancs, and Baconface
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i'm thinking wwf style build ups to the match.
 
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@Andrew_Heaton
Andy Heaton
Roy Keane 'does' Alf Inge Haaland, which results in Haaland never playing again-£5000 fine.@ryanbabel posts a picture on Twitter-£10000 fine
 
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@Andrew_Heaton
Andy Heaton
Roy Keane 'does' Alf Inge Haaland, which results in Haaland never playing again-£5000 fine.@ryanbabel posts a picture on Twitter-£10000 fine

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Good post, Asbo. What a sham.
 
[quote author=RolandG link=topic=43525.msg1255251#msg1255251 date=1295291532]
I smell a conspiracy.

Good spot by Andy!
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Good to see Rafael is being charged
 
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@Andrew_Heaton
Andy Heaton
Roy Keane 'does' Alf Inge Haaland, which results in Haaland never playing again-£5000 fine.@ryanbabel posts a picture on Twitter-£10000 fine

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This is incorrect.
 
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[quote author=Asbo link=topic=43525.msg1255231#msg1255231 date=1295288349]
@Andrew_Heaton
Andy Heaton
Roy Keane 'does' Alf Inge Haaland, which results in Haaland never playing again-£5000 fine.@ryanbabel posts a picture on Twitter-£10000 fine

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This is incorrect.
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..........
Stulikessuspense
 
#Ryan Babel@Facebook.
'€12000 WHAT THE HELL'


Hahahahaha fucking legend. Told off on Twitter. Complain on Facebook.

HE.RO
 
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