For The Walton & H Lot

[GarySTFC]

Can't be bothered to go and register on their forum, so I'll post it on here. They're having a go at Hodges for the challenge on their number two early in the game, claiming GBH. Utter trash. Having had the fortune to see it again, yes there was obvious contact, but certainly no intent. Hodges eyes never leave the flight of the ball and there was no malicious intent to take the guy out.

 

I've heard though, that later in the match, the number two had a clear elbow at Seedel (off the ball and with intent) not picked up, so he's not the angel they're making out.

[Guest]

I saw a diferent game so did an independant reporter of a paper your guy smashed his elbow into the face of our player, quit deleberate and viciouse, as for our guy, lost 3 teeth, will be out for 6 weeks and has to wear a brace for 18 months, if you got what he got you would be looking for retribution as well, also our chairman has asked for the video, suprise suprise , you lot say it didnt cover the incident, so how have you watched it again ??

[GarySTFC]

When did we say we didn't cover it? Following on from the other tosh you've put, I now know you're talking rubbish.

[Guest]

Any player smashed in the face during a challenge loosing 3 teeth,having to wear a brace and out for 6 weeks can, i believe justly claim an unfair challenge.

[Guest]

It's only intentional when it's done to us, not when we do it.

[A Rebel and a Saint]

if hes out for that long why the hell was he still on the pitch for so long afterwards!?

[Martin]

John that is [****!!****]. Horrific injuries happen all the time without the need for malice or an "unfair" challenge. Examples are countless but how about Wayne Bridge, who was one tendon away from having his ankle detached from his leg or the Coventry defender Dave Buust (sp) who suffereed a horrific break at Old Trafford. Both injuries occurred because of perfectly fair challenges.

[Barry Scott]

remember these are the same fans who moaned at the referee when our of their players tackled one of ours from behind and had the cheek to give us a free kick.

[GarySTFC]

THe ref obviously agreed with them when he gave a free kick after Hodgey's challenge. Oh hang on, no he didn't. Strange that.

[Ian]

Quote:

Martin said:
John that is [****!!****]. Horrific injuries happen all the time without the need for malice or an "unfair" challenge. Examples are countless but how about Wayne Bridge, who was one tendon away from having his ankle detached from his leg or the Coventry defender Dave Buust (sp) who suffereed a horrific break at Old Trafford. Both injuries occurred because of perfectly fair challenges.

Of course Walton fans won't understand the irony of that statement coming from you, Martin! <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forum/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[Roger Rebel]

I wore a brace for a year after losing my front teeth when playing criket, it aint so bad.

[Guest]

Martin,fair point,but you would expect players to obtain injuries to ankles,legs,thigh but i still think the jury's out on facial injuries.

[Matt]

Accidents happen and we're all very sorry your guy lost 3 teeth and therefore needed medical treatment. But it definitely looked unintentional.

[Staines-upon-Thames Rebel]

If when I pull my christmas cracker and I get a set of plastic "Dracula teeth" I will know where to send them!

[Guest]

Thanks guys for your comments.

Have a good Christmas

[Guest]

W&H football club have had the full co-operation of Slough Town over the incident, they have supplied our chairman with video footage and the club is satisfied that it was just an unfortunate challenge.

[GarySTFC]

Being as though this is from the same guy who responded first in the thread, I hope this will also be put on W&H site/board to close the situation. Yes, we're sorry for the lad, but there was no intent.

 

I'm sure all of us wish him a speedy recovery.

[Ian]

Do we get an apology from the Walton manager who accused Hodges of deliberately injuring the player?

[Guest]

Sorry I can't remember my password (rarely post). I am sure that Alan Dowson once calmed down after the game will appreciate more than anyone that football can be a physical game.