I direct and slanderous allegation such as that is different from a funny, and obviously mock up, picture. I must admit I don't use Twitter, but I see this as a principal of free speech and hope he fights it as such.
Quote from: John M on January 11, 2011, 10:21:35 AMI direct and slanderous allegation such as that is different from a funny, and obviously mock up, picture. I must admit I don't use Twitter, but I see this as a principal of free speech and hope he fights it as such. Rubbish. He called the ref a cheat on a public forum albeit in a sly way. If managers do it they are called to account, why not players?
Quote from: Chris Smith on January 11, 2011, 10:27:44 AMQuote from: John M on January 11, 2011, 10:21:35 AMI direct and slanderous allegation such as that is different from a funny, and obviously mock up, picture. I must admit I don't use Twitter, but I see this as a principal of free speech and hope he fights it as such. Rubbish. He called the ref a cheat on a public forum albeit in a sly way. If managers do it they are called to account, why not players?So everyone that posts such a picture should be subject to either FA action or a slander case?Actually, I'd say that legally what should happen is that Webb should sue if he wishes, but the FA's powers should not extend into the private lives of players once away from the game.
And that's what I'm getting at - I think they should have no jurisdiction outside the game itself.One player punches another on the field - red card. He does it in the street - assault charge. What Babel says away from the game is his business and the only person who should take action is Webb, if he so chooses.