Drogba is he going to be punished ?

[sussexjob]

for his chelsea/barca outburst

[sleep envy]

yes as well as bosingwa and CFC - statements to be received by 29th may and a verdict will be given on 19th June

ballack will not be charged

[mickk]

How as Ballack got away with it? At one stage i thought he was going to push the ref over!

[sleep envy]

the ref dealt with him on the pitch so he can't be charged

[maix27]

I can't stand the hipocracy of it all...

I know chelsea fans shouldn't throw coins and yes Drogba's actions were stupid but they were a mistake in the heat of the moment and in my opinion that can be forgiven.

What the ref did was calculated and bias. What UEFA doing now exhibits the same qualities. I have no doubt that if Chelsea were a spanish or italian club they'd be gettign away with this. UEFA seems to have something against English clubs...

[W333]

maix27 said:

I know chelsea fans shouldn't throw coins and yes Drogba's actions were stupid but they were a mistake in the heat of the moment and in my opinion that can be forgiven.

If that is your attitude then I think you are probably as bad as UEFA. Drogba and Chelsea need to be punished to let the rest of the footballing world know, particularly the younger players coming through, that it is not acceptable to behave in such a manner. Drogba's had it coming anyway - shame they can't punish Ballack also.

I imagine the punishments will be standard UEFA cop outs though: insignificant fines and short bans. How about a match or three behind closed doors? That would soon perk Abramovich's accountants up, they'd have it sorted in no time.