Plymouth Argyle's Nick Chadwick hit with a six-match ban
PLYMOUTH Argyle striker Nick Chadwick has apologised unreservedly for his actions after being hit by a six-match suspension from the Football Association.
Chadwick was sent-off for violent conduct in the 34th minute of the 4-0 defeat away to title-chasing Port Vale on Saturday.
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The 30-year-old was red-carded by referee Scott Mathieson, after he consulted fourth official Matthew Bristow, for elbowing Vale's Ashley Vincent.
A similar off-the-ball incident involving the same two players occurred at the start of the match.
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From the kick-off, Vincent ended up in a heap on the ground after Chadwick ran past him, although on that occasion none of the match officials spotted any offence.
It is that incident which has led to Chadwick getting a six-match ban, instead of three, as had been expected.
Chadwick's lengthy suspension was confirmed by Argyle in a statement this afternoon.
It read: "As well as imposing an automatic three-match ban for his red card in the 34th minute of the game, the FA have taken retrospective action, under Law 12, regarding an incident in the first minute of the match and added a further three matches to the suspension.
"Nick regrets his actions which have led to this ban and apologises unreservedly for them. He fully accepts the punishment handed down by the FA.
"Pre-mediated violent behaviour on the field is totally unacceptable at Plymouth Argyle and, accordingly, Nick has also been separately disciplined by the club."
Chadwick's suspension will last until the home game against Oxford United on February 16.
Comments
by DavidofLancas
Thursday, January 10 2013, 9:28PM
“Agree with Eddie about Chadwick's general profile. What a disappointment! But, I do think the six match ban is wrong in principal. You can't send a player off twice in a game so the maximum ban should be three matches, plus an extra one is he has been sent off before during the season. I think this sanction is against natural justice, but we won't miss him anyway.”
by sailor32
Thursday, January 10 2013, 12:03PM
“Typical of modern footballers, but I blame the lack of discapline in clubs nowadays”
by NotHappy1
Thursday, January 10 2013, 11:59AM
“If PAFC dont get rid of him then i hope he spends the time wisely...
like getting his act together
isnt this a guy who once played premier league, to a fairly decent level and who scored???
maybe he could spend the time in the gym getting fitter and maybe also on the training pitch with some shooting practice!”
by TarmacJunkie
Thursday, January 10 2013, 10:44AM
“Chadwick's actions are outrageous. There seems no doubt he is guilty as claimed, so why are we still paying him?
In any other job violent conduct is grounds for summary dismissal, even if many employers would err on the side of caution and implement an immediate suspension while giving the opportunity for an investigation.
No need for transfer considerations @mjargyle, this is a case for sacking/ contract termination on the grounds of gross misonduct. If football contracts preclude this it is even more rotten than I thought!
I have put my views to PAFC by phone (01752 562561), and will be following up with a letter / e-mail shortly.”
by eddie_taylor
Thursday, January 10 2013, 9:35AM
“The irony of this is the club will still be paying his wages unless there is a super clause in his contract that states: "if he cannot play through his fault then he isn't paid"; the worst the club can do possibly is give him a maximum fine.
What infuriates me the most is, the cycle is being repeated; first time around he started off well ,then kept getting injured; he returns on a loan deal and is playing well (at this level), gets a contract and virtually disappears of the radar. Now all we get is injured, suspended (not high enough) and when he is on the park there is lack of effort, commitment or anything else. In any other sort of job he would have been on warnings and sacked by now; where is the employment legislation gone in football.
It gets worse, as paying fans it is our money he collects each month.”
by mjargyle
Thursday, January 10 2013, 8:40AM
“Clever way of avoiding being transferred”
by ivybridgepafc
Thursday, January 10 2013, 8:30AM
“Fantastic news, make sure he never plays for argyle again!!!”