will they won't they?????????????

<div id="ds-headline" class="headline"><h1>Morgan escapes FA rap</h1></div>
<div> Published Date: 13 November 2008 </div> <div id="ds-byline" class="byline">By James Shield</div> <div id="ds-firstpara" class="ds-firstpara">THE FOOTBALL Association plan to take no further action against Chris Morgan following the incident during last weekend's South Yorkshire derby at Oakwell which left Barnsley striker Iain Hume nursing a fractured skull, The Star can confirm.</div>

Officials at Soho Square are understood to have arrived at their decision after consulting senior figures within the game, including former referees, about whether there was a need to invoke special powers against the Sheffield United captain.

Morgan, who was cautioned by referee Andy D'Urso, has been the subject of intense media speculation since it was revealed that Hume was taken to hospital after a match which United won 2-1 with Barnsley manager Simon Davey particularly outspoken in his criticism of the United centre-half.

It has been suggested in some quarters that a clash between Ben Thatcher and Pedro Mendes in August 2006, which saw the former Manchester City full-back receive an eight match ban, had set a precedent for the FA to act.

But a spokesman for the governing body told this newspaper: &quot;As people will be aware there are only very limited and exceptional circumstances where we can intervene, particularly after a caution has already been issued.

&quot;But we have canvassed a wide variety of expert opinion on this incident and while, it is fair to say, most felt that it was a red card offence, the challenge itself could not be described as exceptional.

&quot;In the case of Mendes and Thatcher, that clearly was exceptional which is why we took certain steps.&quot;

The spokesman added: &quot;We have to be dispassionate and cannot be swayed or influenced, however harsh it that might sound, by the injury a player suffers.

&quot;Otherwise we would find ourselves in a situation where a horrendous tackle is made, the other player walks away from it unscathed and then we could do nothing.&quot;

News that Morgan is unlikely to face further sanction, at least from the FA, will be welcomed by United as they prepare for Saturday's visit of Reading.

Despite refusing to comment publicly on the matter - other than to express concern and sympathy for Hume's predicament - some within Bramall Lane have spoken privately of their irritation at what they perceive has been a deliberate attempt to smear the reputation of one of their senior professionals.

Hume was discharged from the high dependancy unit of a Manchester hospital earlier this week but Davey has insisted Barnsley could yet take legal action; although it remains clear whether that threat is directed against United, the player himself or both.

Meanwhile, Barnsley supporters have set-up an online petition calling for South Yorkshire Police to investigate the matter.</p>

</p><div id="ds-headline" class="headline"><h1>BREAKING: Barnsley dismiss Morgan 'in the clear' claims </h1></div>

<div> Published Date: 13 November 2008 </div> <div id="ds-byline" class="byline">By Simon Meeks</div> <div id="ds-firstpara" class="ds-firstpara">BARNSLEY are denying the report stating that the FA will take no action following the controversial match at Oakwell with Sheffield United which left Iain Hume in hospital suffering a fractured skull.</div> Oakwell general manager Don Rowing said the FA had undertaken to make a ruling once they had received evidence from Barnsley including a match video.

&quot;Someone has jumped the gun and the FA have apologised profusely,&quot; he added.

Barnsley have highlighted other incidents during the match as well as the challenge from Chris Morgan which left Hume severely injured.


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I reckon they will take action.

 

This person who has "jumped the gun"

Should we take that as evidence that the FA have already made their minds up, even before the evidence from BFC has been viewed and discussed ?

 

that's what I've said below. I really, really hope that's the case and sports journalists pick up on it.

 

Yes nt

 

The last BBC report seems to suggest the matter is not yet concluded as far as the FA is concerned (see lower down link) Apparently the FA need further information from BFC.

My guess it will turn out like the Thatcher incident. One thing I noticed is Sky are showing the clip of the collision when we were advised it had been withdrawn as copyright.

 

possibly..short ban to take the heat off?? nt

 

What's a general manager do??

 

manage generals. nt

 

Maybe we should mark the thread - Sports Journalists Read This Please

Just to highlight it, like

 

it's Sky's in the first place! it was withdrawn from Youtube precisely because of Sky's copyright nt