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Nothing will feel quite as iniquitous as the point denied West Ham United after Callum Wilson’s late equaliser against Arsenal was chalked off after VAR’s infamous 5 minute VAR search for visible justification for doing so, despite the referee on the pitch awarding a goal.
However, the fall out rumbles on and it appears that West Ham are to be further punished following goal keeping coach Rui Barbosa being shown a red card by referee Chris Kavanagh in the aftermath of that decision which could cost West Ham their Premier League status. High Stakes indeed.
As shieldsgazette.com reports:
The FA have now shed more light on the incident that saw Barbosa land a misconduct charge and a touchline suspension for the trip to St James’ Park on Sunday.
A statement via FA Spokesperson read: “Rui Barbosa of West Ham United has been charged with misconduct following their Premier League match against Arsenal on Sunday 10 May.
“It’s alleged that around the 88th minute, the goalkeeping coach used offensive, insulting, or abusive language and/or gestures, leading to his dismissal. It’s further alleged that following the conclusion of the match, he acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a match official.
“Rui Barbosa has until Monday 18 May to provide a response”
Anyone watching the game on Sky Sports with a modicum of lip reading ability will likely know what Barbosa’s brief expletive -ridden outburst concerned. Will he be bothered by a ban or a fine which the club will pay:? Not a lot. Compared with the repercussions of that lost Premier League point, it all seems a bit futile. Surely better just to reprimand him and move on – better still, spend three years doing nothing.
Of course, that isn’t the FA’s style – unless you happen to be from Chelsea or Manchester City.
From the old Bobby Moore Upper to the Billy Bonds’ stand these days – sometimes- have to admit I have not renewed my season ticket… I’ve been watching since ’03 and a supporter since about 1970..
Favourite player – Dean Ashton: Still watch YouTube repeats of the Cup Final of 2006 hoping in vain that Shaka Hislop grows six inches and stops Steven Gerrard’s injury time equaliser. Can tell I’m getting old knowing I saw both Mark Noble’s debut and his last game at West Ham.
Pulling on a Claret and Blue replica shirt still makes me feel the same butterflies as when I was seven years old. Magic.
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