Dida

[Give-it-Timber]

totally agree fullback, i think the reaction by Dida might actually save Celtic

his reaction seems to be the main talking point, rather than the mindless idiot who ran onto the pitch.

[Gaoth Dobhair Abu]

Celtic will get a fine and nothing more.
Dida will get nothing bar the ridicule he deserves - listening to talk sport on the way in this morning: the pink paper ? Gazette de Sport ? in Italy has held a phone-in poll to decide what repercussions should follow: 88% of the 16,000 have said Dida should be fined!


By the way - CELTIC won the match fair and square - just incase any of you missed that point!! 

[full back]

By the way - CELTIC won the match fair and square - just incase any of you missed that point!! 

Who said they didnt?

[Croí na hÉireann]

Name and shame the "fan", ban him for life from Celtic Park. Dida? Well what can u say, highlights why people are turning away in droves from soccer. The FAIR PLAY awards should stand to Celtic, I'll be surprised if its more than a fine and a slap on thw wrists. Ambroscini and some of the other Milan players were diving as well, infuriating. McDonald took a tumble too in the first half when he was expecting to be clipped by the growler, give it up. All in all, a great night in Parkhead, no more than we deserved... Need to do the double over Benfica now...

[Dungiven Sur]

Name and shame the "fan", ban him for life from Celtic Park. Dida? Well what can u say, highlights why people are turning away in droves from soccer. The FAIR PLAY awards should stand to Celtic, I'll be surprised if its more than a fine and a slap on thw wrists. Ambroscini and some of the other Milan players were diving as well, infuriating. McDonald took a tumble too in the first half when he was expecting to be clipped by the growler, give it up. All in all, a great night in Parkhead, no more than we deserved... Need to do the double over Benfica now...

Agree with that, haven't watched a match so far this year. The actions and behaviour of soccer players infuriates me, esp. after watching a summer of GAA, although over the last number of years play acting has become very prevalent here too.

[full back]

Spot on Dingiven dur, although it hasnt been as bad in the last year or two because Tyrone havnt progressed that far in the Championship

[Dungiven Sur]

Spot on Dingiven dur, although it hasnt been as bad in the last year or two because Tyrone havnt progressed that far in the Championship

[illdecide]

I'd see it as follows:

Celtic ban the fan from parkhead for life

UEFA fine Celtic £50k or so for failing to control their fan(s)

Dida gets a warning but no futher action


Celtic have a UEFA award for fan behaviour in Seville with 100,000 fans and no disturbances or arrests. Therefore it's safe to assume that UEFA aren't gonna hang them out to dry for sone dick from armagh on the buckie.

If thats the case then the title this morning should have read "14 year old Armagh kid flattens 6'4" Tyrone heavyweight"

[Declan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXxChycLh3k

Show this to Dida and tell him this is how an Irish goalkeeper deals with pitch invaders

[Galwaybhoy]

Sky Sports are a disgrace.  Covering the issue and they mention about Dida geting hit and mention how he should be fit for the weekend.  Why are they not calling him the idiot that he is?  Why are they not wondering whether he should get a suspension or not?  At least on RTÉ they told it straight, unlike Sky who would say a match was shite if it was on their channel.

If Celtic lose points its a disgrace, a fine is what is deserved, along with Dida serving a suspension which sadly wont happen.

[ziggysego]

BBC Scotland

[supersarsfields]

Spot on Dingiven dur, although it hasnt been as bad in the last year or two because Tyrone havnt progressed that far in the Championship

Did Armagh get a run out at all this year? 

[Orior]

Saw the video last night. Quite unbelievable, but I think I know what is wrong. Dida is suffering from depression. Why? Well, the Dodo is dead, and Di is dead, and Dodi is dead. So now Dida is expecting the worst.

[Gnevin]

Dida may have been a clown but yon clown that ran on and tipped him should be tarred and feathered. What the hell was he thinking...don't be surprised if Cetlic have a few closed door games now or even deducted points. These UEFA fools love putting the boot into British clubs.

It may not be so funny tomorrow.

Just once that's clear

[From the Bunker]

GOOD TO SEE 

http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_2788885,00.html#

DIDA FACING UEFA ACTION

UEFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against AC Milan and goalkeeper Dida over the incident that marred their Champions League clash at Celtic last week.

The Brazilian was carried off on a stretcher after an incident involving a Celtic fan who ran on to the pitch following Scott McDonald's injury-time winner.

The case against Milan and the player will be heard on Thursday by UEFA's disciplinary committee, who will also make a decision on charges against Celtic on the same day.

The charges against player and club relate to UEFA rules under which "member associations, clubs, as well as their players, officials and members, shall conduct themselves according to the principles of loyalty, integrity and sportsmanship".

Dida appeared to be slapped on the shoulder and initially gave chase to the fan, before falling to the ground.

He was then carried off on a stretcher while holding an ice pack to his face, before being replaced by Zeljko Kalac for the dying stages of Milan's 2-1 defeat.

The fan, 27-year-old Robert McHendry, escaped back into the crowd but he handed himself in to police the following day and admitted a breach of the peace in court last week.

UEFA announced then they had opened disciplinary proceedings against Celtic on charges of lack of organisation and improper conduct of supporters.

Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti has already admitted Dida's actions were a "mistake", and the European champions accepted the defeat.

Ancelotti said: "During the years, Dida has shown great sportsmanship and fairness - he was also hit by flares and he got up.

"The other night was a mistake. I don't know why he did it, but I think that the issue must be closed for all the demonstration of professionalism he gave through the years.

"I think that he made a mistake, but that's all.

"The fact that he came off was an evaluation which the doctor made, who did not know the extent of the damage and preferred to avoid any eventual risks."

Dida returned to action yesterday, on his 34th birthday, as Milan won 5-1 at Lazio in Serie A.

Celtic have banned McHendry and condemned his actions, but chairman Brian Quinn criticised Dida's actions in the aftermath of the game.

Quinn said: "I'm making no excuses for the behaviour, and the fan behaved disgracefully. But the contact made with the goalkeeper was minimal, absolutely minimal.

"The antics of the goalkeeper have to be taken into account as well.

"He took a couple of steps after the fan and then obviously made this decision that he should go to ground.

"Unless I missed something, he was carried off on a stretcher for what seemed to be the lightest tap you can imagine."