So how many warnings can a Manc get?

[AE]

From the Beeb

 

Manchester United's Gary Neville and Manchester City's Carlos Tevez have escaped punishment by the Football Association, BBC Sport understands.

 

Neville was under investigation for a one-fingered gesture that took place in United's 2-1 loss to City on Tuesday.

 

Tevez called former team-mate Neville a "boot-licker" and a "moron" for his comments about the Argentine before the Carling Cup semi-final first leg.

 

However, both players have been warned about their future conduct by the FA.

 

It is understood if the players were to be formally disciplined in future the FA reserves the right to refer to Neville's conduct and Tevez's words.

 

The FA has also been in touch with Greater Manchester Police with a view to ensuring the second leg passes off without incident.

 

Both clubs will be under huge scrutiny both before, during and after Wednesday's second-leg at Old Trafford.

 

In September, Neville was cautioned about his future conduct following United's dramatic 4-3 derby win in the Premier League when he ran towards City fans to celebrate Michael Owen's injury-time winner at Old Trafford.

 

The England defender received a £5,000 FA fine and was warned over his future conduct in 2006 because he celebrated in front of Liverpool's fans after United secured a late winner over their rivals.

 

Argentine Tevez joined City in July 2009 following an extended, two-season loan deal with United, with whom he won two Premier League titles and the Champions League.

 

His move to bitter rivals City angered United fans as Tevez was a firm favourite with Old Trafford supporters.

 

Before the first-leg tie at Eastlands, Neville said United manager Sir Alex Ferguson had been right to let Tevez leave the club last summer, rather than signing him on a permanent deal after his two-year loan spell ended.

 

Tevez scored twice in City's 2-1 win, and gestured and cupped his ears after scoring his second goal

 

Cameras appeared to catch Neville making an obscene gesture in response, and afterwards Tevez said his celebration had not been aimed at the United bench but specifically at his former team-mate.

 

"My celebration was directed at Gary Neville," Tevez told ESPN Argentina.

 

"He acted like a complete boot-licker when he said I wasn't worth £25m, just to suck up to the manager.

 

"I don't know what the hell that moron [tarado] is talking about me for. I never said anything about him.

 

"I didn't go overboard in my celebration and it was directed at Gary, not at Ferguson and not at the fans.

 

"I think he did the wrong thing because I was his team-mate and I never said anything bad about him."

 

The row has made plenty of headlines and has done little to help the FA's hopes of reducing tensions between the clubs.

 

And Greater Manchester Police assistant chief constable Ian Hopkins has called for fans to be on their best behaviour, with around 9,000 City fans expected at Old Trafford.

 

He said: "As one of the host cities for the 2018 World Cup bid, the second leg truly is a great day for Manchester to shine. We would ask that fans play their part by behaving sensibly and do the city proud.

 

"I would like to stress that although the rivalry has always been there between the fans, previous derby matches have passed off largely peacefully and without major incident.

 

"I would ask that fans adhere to this tradition on Wednesday, regardless of what happened in the first leg

 

 

 

 

FFS - Neville would have to shoot someone for the FA to actually discipline him!!

[Zoob]

Next time he does something wrong, he'll get an even sterner warning about his future conduct.

[Redray]

If a honest view is taken of this episode we can see that Tevez is to blame for this whole sorry saga.

 

Calling a pillar of our game a 'sock sucker' or 'idiot' or 'moron' is completely over the top and is tantamount to bringing the game into disrepute.

 

He must be called to account.

 

The sequence of events is irrelevant.

[Sir Tokyo Sexwale]

Next time he does something wrong, he'll get an even sterner warning about his future conduct.

He'll probably get a 1 game ban after he retires

[Ramón Benítez Hernández]

If a honest view is taken of this episode we can see that Tevez is to blame for this whole sorry saga.

 

Calling a pillar of our game a 'sock sucker' or 'idiot' or 'moron' is completely over the top and is tantamount to bringing the game into disrepute.

 

He must be called to account.

 

The sequence of events is irrelevant.

 

 

Tevez was stating facts, no.

[Mr. Biscan]

Gary Neville is a massive horrible f***ing c*** and I hate him beyond all reasonable belief, the sweaty beaut.

 

He's the epitome of everything thats wrong with every football fan in this country. Because United have been successful, you've got all sorts of plebs who follow teams who are brought up with his anti scouse bile f***ing bulls***. He's a joke, he's a moron, and he's from Bury, the horrible interbreeding f***wit.

[muleskinner]

Gary Neville is a massive horrible f***ing c*** and I hate him beyond all reasonable belief, the sweaty beaut.

He's the epitome of everything thats wrong with every football fan in this country. Because United have been successful, you've got all sorts of plebs who follow teams who are brought up with his anti scouse bile f***ing bulls***. He's a joke, he's a moron, and he's from Bury, the horrible interbreeding f***wit.

 

What does that mean?

[blago]

Gary Neville is a massive horrible f***ing c*** and I hate him beyond all reasonable belief, the sweaty beaut.

 

He's the epitome of everything thats wrong with every football fan in this country. Because United have been successful, you've got all sorts of plebs who follow teams who are brought up with his anti scouse bile f***ing bulls***. He's a joke, he's a moron, and he's from Bury, the horrible interbreeding f***wit.

 

 

He is a c***, an inbred c***. A horrible manc abomination. f*** him and let's hope every c*** sees him for the t*** he undoubtedly is.

[smithdown]

He's a joke, he's a moron, and he's from Bury

 

aye, and Bury has its own team

[fyds]

His uncle is his brother

his sister is his mother

they only shag each other

The Neville family

[John am Rhein]

An England international and an Argentina international in a dispute - obviously the FA are completely qualified to adjudicate in that

[Andy @ Allerton]

If a honest view is taken of this episode we can see that Tevez is to blame for this whole sorry saga.

 

Calling a pillar of our game a 'sock sucker' or 'idiot' or 'moron' is completely over the top and is tantamount to bringing the game into disrepute.

 

He must be called to account.

 

The sequence of events is irrelevant.

 

Gary Neville is a sock sucker, an idiot and a moron. Surely Tevez should just get the Peace Price for honesty?

 

Gary Neville is a massive horrible f***ing c*** and I hate him beyond all reasonable belief, the sweaty beaut.

 

He's the epitome of everything thats wrong with every football fan in this country. Because United have been successful, you've got all sorts of plebs who follow teams who are brought up with his anti scouse bile f***ing bulls***. He's a joke, he's a moron, and he's from Bury, the horrible interbreeding f***wit.

 

To be fair, you've come out with far more Anti Liverpool stuff than Neville has.

[Jacks Jackie Jackson]

Now correct me if I'm wrong but I'm getting a strong feeling that people tend not to warm to this Gary Neville character?

[Andy @ Allerton]

Now correct me if I'm wrong but I'm getting a strong feeling that people tend not to warm to this Gary Neville character?

 

He's not a very nice person apparantly.

[Earl Hafler]

From the Beeb

 

Meanwhile, the FA are concerned about grassroots / schools football.

 

f***ing joke.

 

 

And Neville - what a t***. After all he's won in football, he's still the little prick on the touchline flagging the opposition.

[growler]

I thought he had retired. Has he played this season for them?

[Redray]

Now correct me if I'm wrong but I'm getting a strong feeling that people tend not to warm to this Gary Neville character?

 

Surprising, considering he is such an amenable and likeable character.

 

 

 

[Gerry]

I thought he had retired. Has he played this season for them?

 

He played in the loss to Leeds didn't he? And was bloody awful.

[Knoxy]

Glad he didn't get a ban, he's crap

[Sir Tokyo Sexwale]

he's been finished for a couple of years now.

 

I'm enjoying him not retiring, he's washed up & it's great to see him getting done by players who he probably considers himself better than

[fyds]

Now correct me if I'm wrong but I'm getting a strong feeling that people tend not to warm to this Gary Neville character?

I could warm to him - with the help of some firelighters and a jerry-can full of petrol.

[nashman]

I could warm to him - with the help of some firelighters and a jerry-can full of petrol.

 

[Rory Fitzgerald]

 

Robinho and Mancini work on their riposte for Wednesday night to Gary Neville

[Redray]

 

Robinho and Mancini work on their riposte for Wednesday night to Gary Neville

 

 

By the look of that, it is doubtful they will get their act together in time.

 

Bless em.

[psl]

Well I never, Ferdinand charged with violent conduct.