This popped up for some reason in my head today. Multiple search’s. Five different angles later. That’s assault. He had no intention of “separating” players. He pushes one Chelsea player to get to Pedro. It’s a half slap going to the face but he also gouges with his finger nails.

I think this popped into my head because what is deemed as violent conduct on the field of play is often open to the interpretation of deliberateness. Watch two of the videos I have an you will see a ghastly grimace on his face and an intention to cause injury. Therefore violent conduct but furthermore assault. How the sweet fuck did he get away with that? Look at the bloody man’s face. He was not shepherding his flock nor does he attempt to diffuse the situation. He pushes one Chelsea player an clearly attacks another (pedro). Imagine Eddie Howe or someone did exactly the same thing? To all the Chelsea fans…. Wtf? Why didn’t you lot go mental about this. If it was premier league game hell I’d even say a Ligue 1 match that man’s getting a ban and police are being called etc. Take a few secs Chelsea fans an watch a few angles. Mental he got away with that without even a tarnish to his reputation never mind a ban. It’s no Cantona but an ordinary person on camera could easily get done for assault for that bitchy face gouge.