Ben Thatcher's Elbow

[Acidmouse]

That has the be the worst thing I have seen in English footy for many a year, I really really hope he gets long ban and locked up for assult. Browns stamp on giggs was bad but nothing compared to that.

[bobby1]

I have just seen it, that is a truly horrific challenge. The guy was out cold before he hit the floor and then had a seizure.

[TightEnd]

tell me more pls  City vs Pompey? who was the challenge on? did Thatcher get a red?

[Acidmouse]

Yes the game tonight, the ball was running away into touch. Mendes the pompey player was running to catch it, Thatcher runs in trying to catch Mendes and leads with his elbow right into his jaw. Thatchers face is full of aggression and focused on mendes not the ball as he runs in.

A Yellow card was given, the ref CANNOT have seen it but all the pompey players were up in arms. Mendes was out and now in hospital. It is the worst I have ever seen, and that includes old Leeds players kicking chelski in the 70's.

Harry was just interviewed and could not believe it.

[Nem]

An absolutely terrible challenge by Thuger (Thatcher).

It was on Pedro Mendes. Both running for a ball Mendes go there first and Thacther ran straight into him, full pelt, elbow first on Mendes' chin.

Mendes is in hospital and the sick thing is that Thatcher will not get repremanded, because the ref booked him for the challeneged (another shocking decision!)

[Graham C]

That rule is appauling.  Incidents like this need to be reviewed at a later date.  Just because a card was given is no excuse.

However, I think it's a rule that needs introducing now, then incidents from now on count.  I think if this incident is going to be reviewed and followed up upon, then a can of worms will be opened.

[leighton_87]

That rule is appauling.  Incidents like this need to be reviewed at a later date.  Just because a card was given is no excuse.

However, I think it's a rule that needs introducing now, then incidents from now on count.  I think if this incident is going to be reviewed and followed up upon, then a can of worms will be opened.

According to the paper this morning Thatcher can still be brought to the FA and be charged by them and probably will be in this case.

[Royal Flush]

Can anyone direct me to a video of the incident?

[Junior Senior]

This is not the first time Thatcher has done this.  A few years ago when he played for Wimbledon he did something quite similar and everyone said then how it was the worst thing they have seen for ages, although i can't remember the incident exactly it was terrible!  However, that incident for Wimbledon wasn't on its own, and anyone who has followed lower league football for years like myself will know he has form for this type of thing.  When Mansfield played Millwall in the cup in the mid 90's Thatcher was playing left back for Millwall and one of our players; Simon Ireland was running to touch to try and keep the ball in in a Pedro Mendes style and Thatcher ran over at full tilt looking at only the player and totally clothes-lined him WWF style over the advertising boards and into the crowd. - He was immediately red-carded and as he left the pitch one of our fans jumped over the rail and ran after him.  Instead of running down the tunnel away from  the action, Thatcher ran towards the 'fan' and both 'fan' and 'player' had to be seperated before a huge brawl started.  - he is an animal and has been since he was a teenager. He should not be allowed to play ever agian!

[Acidmouse]

Put sky sports news on, they showing it and the one he did against the Sunderland player you mention.

[MrMoves]

I have to agree.  That was not football, that was assualt.  One of the worst things I've seen on a football pitch.

I remember Duncan Ferguson giving an opponent a Glasgow kiss then going on holiday.

Thatcher should be in real trouble today.

[Junior Senior]

Put sky sports news on, they showing it and the one he did against the Sunderland player you mention.

haven't got sky but remember it. - disgusting.

[Junior Senior]

Thatcher's not on his own - some of these are pretty bad!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otjU40J9zcM

[Rod Paradise]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH5MyVrCXbE

The Thatcher assault. With a name tlike that you knew he'd be evil though

[dan]

does anybody know roughly what minute this happened??