Brisbane Roar Seeks Legal Action Over Spiteful Comments from Mariners Coach Warren Moon
A dramatic incident marred the A-League Men match between Brisbane Roar and Central Coast Mariners, with tensions escalating to a point where police were involved. The drama unfolded not only on the field but also during the halftime break when players and staff from both teams engaged in an intense exchange in the tunnel.
Central Coast Mariners interim coach Warren Moon criticized the half-time conduct of Brisbane's coaching staff, labeling it an "embarrassment and a disgrace." He claimed that police were called to intervene, which was disputed by Brisbane Roar, who maintained that no misconduct on their part required police intervention.
Moon also questioned referee Alex King's decision to show Justin Vidic, a veteran coach, two yellow cards in quick succession, leading to his red card. However, Vidic seemed unfazed, suggesting that he may have been targeted by the referees throughout the game.
In response to Moon's comments, Brisbane Roar issued a statement denying any wrongdoing and stating that police were already present at the venue as part of routine operations. The club also stated that they are seeking legal advice over Moon's remarks, which they deemed "inappropriate, irresponsible, and unsupported by facts."
Football Australia will investigate the incident as part of its regular Match Review Panel review, with findings expected in coming days. The Australian Professional Leagues has pledged to support the review.
As for Vidic, he seemed to take the high road, suggesting that more passion and emotion are needed in the league. "The game's about emotion, about passion," he said.
A dramatic incident marred the A-League Men match between Brisbane Roar and Central Coast Mariners, with tensions escalating to a point where police were involved. The drama unfolded not only on the field but also during the halftime break when players and staff from both teams engaged in an intense exchange in the tunnel.
Central Coast Mariners interim coach Warren Moon criticized the half-time conduct of Brisbane's coaching staff, labeling it an "embarrassment and a disgrace." He claimed that police were called to intervene, which was disputed by Brisbane Roar, who maintained that no misconduct on their part required police intervention.
Moon also questioned referee Alex King's decision to show Justin Vidic, a veteran coach, two yellow cards in quick succession, leading to his red card. However, Vidic seemed unfazed, suggesting that he may have been targeted by the referees throughout the game.
In response to Moon's comments, Brisbane Roar issued a statement denying any wrongdoing and stating that police were already present at the venue as part of routine operations. The club also stated that they are seeking legal advice over Moon's remarks, which they deemed "inappropriate, irresponsible, and unsupported by facts."
Football Australia will investigate the incident as part of its regular Match Review Panel review, with findings expected in coming days. The Australian Professional Leagues has pledged to support the review.
As for Vidic, he seemed to take the high road, suggesting that more passion and emotion are needed in the league. "The game's about emotion, about passion," he said.
! did u see the stats on the yellow cards shown during that match? like, 17 yellow cards overall, and 4 of them were aimed at Brisbane Roar players 
. also, Justin Vidic got 2 yellows in quick succession... talk about intensity 
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it's amazing how the league has grown in popularity 
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. he's got like, 15+ years of experience under his belt! 
looking at the referee with a red card 
but Moon just mad 
. I mean, come on, coach Moon makes some pretty scathing comments during a halftime drama and now Brisbane Roar is suing him for defamation? Like, didn't they see the looks on the refs' faces when Vidic got those two yellow cards in quick succession? That's gotta be worth mentioning 
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. And can we please just get back to some good old-fashioned football? 
Seriously though, if Justin Vidic was being targeted all game long, it's on the refs' heads, not his. The league needs to sort out this refereeing business before it turns into an all-out brawl.
. Like, have you seen those comments from Warren Moon? Totally over-the-top, if you ask me! He's trying to deflect attention from his own team's poor performance. And what with the police being called in for "routine operations" too... seems like an excuse to me 
. And now Roar is going legal on Moon? That's rich! They're trying to silence someone who spoke truth to power... or maybe they're just trying to avoid a PR nightmare 
. He's taking it all in stride and wanting more passion in the league? That's refreshing 
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. Anyway, back to Moon and his comments... I don't think he's got the best track record in terms of sportsmanship, and this incident just proves it 
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so we can put this behind us and focus on some good football instead 
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. And honestly, who doesn't love a good controversy in the A-League? 
. Vidic seems like a class act, taking the high road and talking about how passion is what makes the game great 
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its about time someone stood up 2 that kind of behavior... and vidic is just a total legend, he took the high road and showed us all how it's done 
anyone who gets physical with each other should get a warning, not a police escort 