The Elbow of Gerrard

[Dadorious]

Saw the incident live didn't think much of it, never saw the replay of it though.

Brown was being dirty with Gerrard the whole game constantly tugging, pulling and kicking him so he deserved whatever he got.

So what do you guys think, with such an important match coming on Sunday will the red nosed one get chummy with his mates in the FA and force their hand in to a Gerrard ban?

[KOPMKD]

I saw it on replay several times,it was stupid thing to do when you're 4 goals ahead ???Honestly,it was somewhere beetwen yellow and red card,but closer to the red one:(I wont be surprised if we start the scums game without our skipper,and that's the only black spot in tonight's superb performance!Lets hope I'm wrong,but having in mind Ferguson's influence....we are in deep sh*t!!!

[fields of anny rd]

Well the ref dealt with the incident on the pitch, by awarding Pompey the free kick, thought once the ref makes a decision on it, it can't be dealt with "retrospectively" by the big wigs at the FA. Hope I'm right but could be wrong???

[Dadorious]

Well the ref dealt with the incident on the pitch, by awarding Pompey the free kick, thought once the ref makes a decision on it, it can't be dealt with "retrospectively" by the big wigs at the FA. Hope I'm right but could be wrong???

I also hope you are right too.

The usual media suspects are making a meal of this once again.

[KOPMKD]

Well the ref dealt with the incident on the pitch, by awarding Pompey the free kick, thought once the ref makes a decision on it, it can't be dealt with "retrospectively" by the big wigs at the FA. Hope I'm right but could be wrong???

Well,that's what I' m hoping too mate.It wasn't something the ref didn't saw,he saw it,made his judgment about it,gave the free kick without further punishment.So why would FA doubt in his decision?But I'm far from sure about that:(

[bigvYNWA]

No one will say anything about how Brown was all over him during the game, blatantly rugby tackling him to the ground at one stage. Not condoning Gerrard by any means, it was reckless - but I think Gerrard wouldn't do it unless something had been boiling up. Brown did actually stick an elbow out to Gerrards chest in that incident, and Stevie just reacted like someone who is just fed up.

He's still gotta watch it though, its not something you should really get away with. If it was Brown doing it to Gerrard we would be livid, so I think we (subject of any post-game action) got away with one there.

[HUYTON RED]

Brown's a dirty a tw*t anyway, got away with a lot in the game at Fratton Park, plus I remember some of the dirty challenges and off the ball stuff he got away with when he was at Wigan.

Watched it the second time on replay and Gerrard definitely meant it!

[Gilly?]

Should get punished really. But he'll probably get away with it.

[HUYTON RED]

Should get punished really. But he'll probably get away with it.

Brown's had it coming for a while though!

[jindaldhruv]

If there is to be any ban, hope its after the mancs game. Can't afford him to miss that game.
We need someoe to kiss the camera after all.   

[wallbanger]

even if he gets two games we wont miss him his contribution is miminal lately. a bit like beckam on  the pitch celebraty who is past his best. picked because of his form last year not this year just floating

[sergioh]

even if he gets two games we wont miss him his contribution is miminal lately. a bit like beckam on  the pitch celebraty who is past his best. picked because of his form last year not this year just floating

You cant say we wont miss him, he is our captain afterall. He played well today and tried really hard to score. You can tell he looked a little left out with everyone else scoring around him...=)

[fields of anny rd]

If there is to be any ban, hope its after the mancs game. Can't afford him to miss that game.
We need someone to kiss the camera after all.   

Well if it is looked at retrospectively by the FA then we always have the option to appeal it, which would take it past the united game (Ferdinand did it when they played City in the Carling Cup semi) then take an extra game ban for a "frivolous" appeal, we would have to weigh up the pros and cons of such a decision if that is the case, but lets hope it doesn't go as far as that. Silly boy though was Stevie, at 3-0 at the time, no real need, game was in the bag, if he misses games it could disrupt the momentum we have gathered in that victory.

[fields of anny rd]

I also hope you are right too.

The usual media suspects are making a meal of this once again.

Indeed, like a court case, if the media get to involved then surely Gerrrard won't be able to have a fair trial? They should keep the f**k out of it, until a decision is made, but nahhhh they would rather stir the sh*t in the hope it will aid the mancs!!!!

[machell88]

Brown ran in front of Gerrard and made contact with his arm back at him before Gerrard "dealt" with him - He was within his right I reckon, the FA have nothing on stevie.

[LFC-LCFC]

I was at the match and it didnt look like much but Im pretty sure I was too busy bouncing to notice...anyone got a clip?

[Eem]

The ref saw it and dealt with it there and then. The FA can't do squat.


Bosingwa at Anfield last year ggot nothing for his assault on Yossi.

[Billy1]

Brown ran in front of Gerrard and made contact with his arm back at him before Gerrard "dealt" with him - He was within his right I reckon, the FA have nothing on stevie.

That is how I saw it as well,the only problem is Stevie needs to be careful as we can ill afford to lose him or any player through a red card at this stage of the season.After all we still have plenty to fight for.

[pragnorok]

From what I saw the Referee dealt with the situation in earnest by having a word with both players regarding their behavior toward one another. This indicates to me that the Ref has dealt with the situation and under FA ruling they cannont interfere with that decision as the refs decision in game is final. If the FA pull SG up on it then we need to appeal straight away an appeal we would win and if we dont then that just points out the conspiracy against Liverpool that has always been there in the FA since 89.

[crouchinho]

Brown's a c**t. Damn shame he didn't really get hurt. I think for that reason alone Gerrard should be punished

[racerx34]

Well the ref dealt with the incident on the pitch, by awarding Pompey the free kick, thought once the ref makes a decision on it, it can't be dealt with "retrospectively" by the big wigs at the FA. Hope I'm right but could be wrong???

Ref dealt with it and once its in his match notes FA cant do anything. Brown deserved it anyway

[Brian78]

Saw the incident live didn't think much of it, never saw the replay of it though.

Brown was being dirty with Gerrard the whole game constantly tugging, pulling and kicking him so he deserved whatever he got.

So what do you guys think, with such an important match coming on Sunday will the red nosed one get chummy with his mates in the FA and force their hand in to a Gerrard ban?

Brown was lifting his arm towards gerrard too, Stevie got in first if ye like. Hes a little gimp that Brown delighted Stevie decked him.

Fook off ESPN trying to get Stevie suspended

[CRK]

I do think a couple of managers will get vocal in the next few days. Particularly O'Neill and Redknapp. Anything to keep us pegged back.

But I do remember a Chelsea player going all Bruce Lee on Yossi's back and f**k all got done about that so Stevie shouldn't be punished, in line with the rules everyone else is governed by.

[LFC9]

Fergie with travel to the end of the Earth to make sure he misses sunday and gets the same punishment as Rio. And the FA will have no choice it was just as bad. Why oh why oh why Stevie you couldnt write a script.

[mattmcg]

Thought it was a bit silly from Gerrard, until I seen who it was lying on the ground.  Then I thought, what comes around goes around and all that. ESPN were right wankers about it though, I reckon Joe Royle shows worse bias than Andy Gray and thats f**king saying something.

As mentioned the ref saw the incident and dealt with it how he felt so the FA can't punish Stevie.  Don't be surprised though if all this overhyped media coverage its getting and Fergie's influence at headquarters sway a decision to ban him for 3 games.

[racerx34]

Interviewer even tried to get a comment off Rafa... Water from a stone young lady water from a stone

[RedWilly]

Haven't seen it, way I look at it though, Stevie looks as if he is starting to care again! And that can only be good. F**k off Brown, useless f**king c**t anyway.

[fazza21]

Haven't seen the replay yet but it looked to me as if Brown was blocking the run of Gerrard on purpose, Stevie then raised his arms as if to throw him out the way to pass him, but caught him with some of his elbow?

It just looked like one of them things to me and I'll be suprised if Gerrard gets a ban for that. Then again, it might look worse on the replay then what I first thought of it

[InertObject]

Here ya go

Steven Gerrard elbows Michael Brown	DQ

[racerx34]

I think its quite clear your honour that the accused merely acted in self defence as mr brown had already sought to attack him with his elbow. Quicker reaction times can only be thanked for mr gerrard not being injured in this instance