Angelus71 4 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 LONDON (Reuters) – The FA will take no action against Manchester United or goalkeeper Ben Foster for using an iPod during Sunday's League Cup final against Tottenham Hotspur, it said on Monday. Foster watched videos of Spurs players taking penalties on an iPod and then saved from Jamie O'Hara as United lifted the cup after winning the penalty shootout 4-1 following their goalless draw at Wembley Stadium. FIFA president Sepp Blatter has resisted the use of any form of video technology, especially to determine if the ball has crossed the goalline, for many years. But the idea of using an iPod as a tactical aid is new and not against the laws of the game. Former Premier League referee Graham Poll told the Daily Mail on Monday that using iPod technology "had the potential to exploit a loophole in the laws which should be referred to FIFA." An FA spokesman said: "What happened was not against the rules so we will not be investigating the matter further." Spurs were last involved in a penalty shootout a year ago when they lost to PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Cup. In that game, O'Hara fired a shot to the left of the goalkeeper and on Sunday he sent Tottenham's first penalty the same way and Foster saved. "Just before the shootout I was looking at an iPod with goalkeeping coach Eric Steele and it contained images of Tottenham's players taking penalties," Foster said. "They told me for Jamie O'Hara I should stand up and be strong and he would probably go the way he did. I have done a lot of research before but this is an innovation we have brought in at the club." .......................................................... Think this is cheating? or another case of those fuckers getting off without any penalty! (no pun intended) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 8 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 No different that the coaches watching video replays on screens in the dugout during a match. Smart kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douggy B 0 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 What a load of rubbish this story is. He saved one penno for god sake. It was poorly struck and too near him. End of story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen 0 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Steele is a brilliant coach too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Graham Poll is such a bellend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Graham Poll is such a bellend. Worst possible personal qualities for a referee. The game is better without him and I wish more of those in the media would make the point when he's wheeled out for soundbites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13836 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 He saved one penno for god sake. It was poorly struck and too near him. He set the tone to be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13836 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Graham Poll is such a bellend. Like when he defended the sending off of Beye in the Man City home game. ''Well he's got to go he's denying a goalscoring opportunity'' It's called a ''tackle''. He just looks out for his mates half the time whilst in the process making himself look a prick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douggy B 0 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 He saved one penno for god sake. It was poorly struck and too near him. He set the tone to be fair. Not really, the next went in and the third went completely wide, Tom you dont need to have a pop after every post I make. Do yourself (yoursel) a favour and give it a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 This is the trouble with the transfer window being closed. You get loads of (non) stories like this. The Beeb gossip column today is headlined with Hiddink saying he'd love to stop Man Utd winning the 'quintuple'. No shit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 What a non story that is! Its no different to somebody having watched Spurs play and telling him which way they player took his last pen, and even then he might not take it that way next time! No surprise to see Poll involved, just waiting to hear Jeff Winter's words of wisdom now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoog 0 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 He saved one penno for god sake. It was poorly struck and too near him. He set the tone to be fair. Not really, the next went in and the third went completely wide, Tom you dont need to have a pop after every post I make. Do yourself (yoursel) a favour and give it a break. Nah, he doesn't, you're still a cock though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 What a non story that is! Its no different to somebody having watched Spurs play and telling him which way they player took his last pen, and even then he might not take it that way next time! No surprise to see Poll involved, just waiting to hear Jeff Winter's words of wisdom now! Winter hates him doesn't he? Clash of the massive egos there like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acrossthepond 703 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 He saved one penno for god sake. It was poorly struck and too near him. He set the tone to be fair. Not really, the next went in and the third went completely wide, Tom you dont need to have a pop after every post I make. Do yourself (yoursel) a favour and give it a break. It's called 'discussion' you pathetic knob. He's 'debating' your point. This is what 'football fans' do on 'forums.' Once in a while people 'disagree' especially when the first is talking a load of cobblers. Board's been great without you lad. But already I can see the signs of you coming in and derailing every thread with your bullshit, wind-ups and trolling, then turning round and crying 'but I have to defend Spurs from all of you, you're "obsessed."' More like do us all a favour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoog 0 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 He saved one penno for god sake. It was poorly struck and too near him. He set the tone to be fair. Not really, the next went in and the third went completely wide, Tom you dont need to have a pop after every post I make. Do yourself (yoursel) a favour and give it a break. It's called 'discussion' you pathetic knob. He's 'debating' your point. This is what 'football fans' do on 'forums.' Once in a while people 'disagree' especially when the first is talking a load of cobblers. Board's been great without you lad. But already I can see the signs of you coming in and derailing every thread with your bullshit, wind-ups and trolling, then turning round and crying 'but I have to defend Spurs from all of you, you're "obsessed."' More like do us all a favour. Aye, is about right - and he's a cock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6302 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Graham Poll is such a bellend. 3 yellow cards to the same player in one match. Enough said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 And he's from Hertfordshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 He saved one penno for god sake. It was poorly struck and too near him. He set the tone to be fair. Not really, the next went in and the third went completely wide, Tom you dont need to have a pop after every post I make. Do yourself (yoursel) a favour and give it a break. Why don't you fuck off and die in a house fire you fat mess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 0 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Graham Poll is such a bellend. Yes he is. Three yellow cards to Josip Simunic in the World Cup demonstrated that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano 0 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 He saved one penno for god sake. It was poorly struck and too near him. He set the tone to be fair. Not really, the next went in and the third went completely wide, Tom you dont need to have a pop after every post I make. Do yourself (yoursel) a favour and give it a break. It's called 'discussion' you pathetic knob. He's 'debating' your point. This is what 'football fans' do on 'forums.' Once in a while people 'disagree' especially when the first is talking a load of cobblers. Board's been great without you lad. But already I can see the signs of you coming in and derailing every thread with your bullshit, wind-ups and trolling, then turning round and crying 'but I have to defend Spurs from all of you, you're "obsessed."' More like do us all a favour. Spot on fella.....the lad needs to give his soft cockney head a wobble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 He's barely said owt and got half a dozen chomps anyway. He loves the attention as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Why is he here anyway? Is it some obsessives exchange scheme we've got going with Stevie and a Spuds forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N174Life 0 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Foster is a good 'keeper, and this is a non-story really (who gives a shit if he used an iPod?), but he's getting a lot of praise for saving the one penalty. It *did* set the tone, but I think United's penalty taking skillz and David Bentley being SHIT had more to do with the win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douggy B 0 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Foster is a good 'keeper, and this is a non-story really (who gives a shit if he used an iPod?), but he's getting a lot of praise for saving the one penalty. It *did* set the tone, but I think United's penalty taking skillz and David Bentley being SHIT had more to do with the win. Spot on N17. Nice to see another Spur on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 He saved one penno for god sake. It was poorly struck and too near him. He set the tone to be fair. Not really Foster is a good 'keeper, and this is a non-story really (who gives a shit if he used an iPod?), but he's getting a lot of praise for saving the one penalty. It *did* set the tone, but I think United's penalty taking skillz and David Bentley being SHIT had more to do with the win. Spot on N17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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