Cole threatens to sue Ruud

yop

We know Cole is a twat but think of suing Ruud the man is the latest in a show of utter twatism from the Arsenal camp.
You would swear that he has never gone in with an over the top challenge, does show what a thick he is. :rolleyes:

The agent of Ashley Cole, Jonathan Barnett, has confirmed he has sought legal advice over the prospect of suing Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.

The Dutch hit-man was handed a three-game ban for the tackle that went unpunished in Sunday's game between the two sides at Old Trafford.

Van Nistelrooy's tackle was late and reckless but it was thought that The FA's intervention would put an end to the matter.

However, Barnett has now confirmed that legal advice has been sought but, that in all likelihood, no action would be taken.

''It's only because Ashley is the nicest guy in football, a real gentleman, that he probably wouldn't want to pursue anything through the courts,'' confirmed Barnett.

''But then again, I am his agent.

''We are looking at potential legal action, even criminal action for assault, but I cannot see Ashley wanting to go ahead.''

therecklessone

I wonder how long it will take

(a) this thread to turn into a flamewar, or
(b) Galdalf to close it?

In the meantime, this course of action is particulalry prattish. He wasn't badly injured, he's still able to play football.

However, the quote seems to suggest its just agent talk, for whatever reason I don't know.

''It's only because Ashley is the nicest guy in football, a real gentleman, that he probably wouldn't want to pursue anything through the courts,'' confirmed Barnett.

''But then again, I am his agent.

''We are looking at potential legal action, even criminal action for assault, but I cannot see Ashley wanting to go ahead.''

Makaveli

''It's only because Ashley is the nicest guy in football, a real gentleman"

Heh, yeah right.
He's gone in for his fair share of nasty tackles, and isn't always the most sporting player on the pitch.

kaimera

typical of the bollocks to come out after a Utd v Arsenal game :rolleyes:

yop

"(a) this thread to turn into a flamewar, or
(b) Galdalf to close it?"

I do not want this to turn into a flamewar, that is not the intention but for someone as petulant as Cole or his agent to even consider this even the hardcore Arsenal fans cannot agree with this.
If it was a gentleman like Zola then fair enough but I am sorry Ashley Cole is no gentleman.

The Muppet

Cole hasn't got a book coming out by any chance does he ?

This sounds like media hype to me. The challenge was bad but we've all seen a lot worse and AFAIK there was no injury cause so what grounds would he have for suing ?

gandalf

Going nowhere again with this thread !