Mario Balotelli [General]

[Exiled_red]

I'm not sure whether it was accidental or deliberate I think it's one of those than only he will know.

[Deano]

Either way, about time Scotty Parker got a dig from someone

[Spionkop69]

Why post here then?

Because its a free country?

[Rich]

I don't think you can say he 100% meant to stamp on Parker. Only Mario will know for sure.

[Chrono]

No way on earth that was accidental. Although I love his mad character he he can be an utter cunt at times, guess it goes with the territory.

[Craig_H]

Because its a free country?

Where did i suggest it wasnt? But if you dont like a site, why post there? It's foolhardy. Does he (or you) frequent pubs he dislikes too?

[destinydude]

I'm not 100% sure that was a natural movement to be honest. Either way, can't really tell so not going to judge him by it.

As a player, he is over-rated though.

I'm giving him the benefit of doubt here.

As a player he is under rated. I'd love to have him in my team. Creator, Scorer, Opponent Winduper

[Craig_H]

Head-kicker.

[Spionkop69]

Where did i suggest it wasnt? But if you dont like a site, why post there? It's foolhardy. Does he (or you) frequent pubs he dislikes too?

Your post came across as reading like "if you don't like other people's opinions then **** off".

It read as very arrogant. But of course only you can state its true intent.

[Spionkop69]

I don't think you can say he 100% meant to stamp on Parker. Only Mario will know for sure.

Of course but the video evidence is pretty damning to be fair.

[Craig_H]

Your post came across as reading like "if you don't like other people's opinions then **** off".

It read as very arrogant. But of course only you can state its true intent.

No, not about not liking other people's opinions, nor was i telling him to **** off.

But if he thinks people on here are 'dull' (as he said) then what's the enjoyment of being here for him?

I dont spend my time somewhere where i consider the people dull. I dont think many do. Other than work, maybe.

[little dave hedgehog]

No, not about not liking other people's opinions, nor was i telling him to **** off.

But if he thinks people on here are 'dull' (as he said) then what's the enjoyment of being here for him?

I dont spend my time somewhere where i consider the people dull. I dont think many do. Other than work, maybe.

would that be be the media sales office or the barristers office?

[Fivex]

Who called this? Craig?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16693521.stm

Manchester City's Mario Balotelli has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association following an incident against Tottenham on Sunday.

The 21-year-old's injury-time penalty gave City a 3-2 win, but earlier he appeared to stamp on Scott Parker.

Following a dismissal earlier this season Balotelli faces a four-match ban, but any unsuccessful appeal could result in a longer suspension.

Joleon Lescott will not be punished after a clash with Younes Kaboul.

Lescott caught Kaboul in the face with his forearm in a separate incident at the Etihad Stadium.

Balotelli, who has until 1800 GMT on Wednesday to respond to the charge, came on as a 65th-minute substitute against Spurs.

He was booked for a foul on Benoit Assou-Ekotto, but after escaping punishment from referee Howard Webb following his clash with Parker, the striker was fouled by Ledley King in the final minute of added time and converted the resulting penalty.

If he accepts his charge, Balotelli will miss Wednesday's Carling Cup semi-final second leg against Liverpool at Anfield.

However, should the Italian international decide to appeal he will be available for that tie, with a hearing likely to take place later this week.

The normal punishment for violent conduct is a three-match suspension but Balotelli was sent-off in the league match at Liverpool in November and would incur an additional one-game ban.

More to follow.

[Kenneth]

Bound to appeal. Anyway, I'd rather see him play and watch us wind him for as long as he cam stay on the pitch.

[Craig_H]

Surely any appeal has to be frivolous, and designed to just get him available for the semi final - in which case, they'd lose the appeal and he'd get an extended ban. But then, City probably wouldnt mind that, they'd get a few bodies back for when his ban DOES kick in and he gets to play wednesday when they may be short of bodies.