Isn't that because it was noticed at the match, or something?
www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/apr/10/mario-balotelli-song-challenge
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Wed 11 Apr 2012, 9:53, 1 reply, 12 years ago)

so, in case people hadn't noticed, was Derry's "challenge"
yet people still think it should be overturned. One of them was a dubious decision that almost certainly had no bearing on the result of a game that Man U were totally in control of. One was a piece of physical assualt that could have ended a player's season if not career. Way for people to maintain a sense of perspective about the FA appeals process, don't you think?
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Wed 11 Apr 2012, 10:00, Reply)

I disagree with both decisions, as I think the contact from Derry was so utterly mininal that it shouldn't even count
However, as you say, there was contact, so there can't really be any argument against that. The Balotelli thing not being fully addressed it absolutely disgraceful, but I'm glad that Ivanovic is getting charged.
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Wed 11 Apr 2012, 10:03, Reply)

I'm with you on both decisions being poor
for certain. But the only reason that Derrys could be recinded is if there was clear evidence there was no contact, and he definitely touches him. Incidentally, it was about the same amount of contact as Brad Jones on Yakubu for the second Blackburn pen last night and no-one is whining about that, either, despite it being a gold-plated example of going down like you've been fucking shot.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Wed 11 Apr 2012, 10:10, Reply)

I certainly agree with you on that one, twas a very odd incident indeed.

( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Wed 11 Apr 2012, 10:16, Reply)

it's particularly amusing
when you consider the size of Yakubu's arse, and the fact that it would take a fucking landmine to bring the boy down in reality.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Wed 11 Apr 2012, 10:19, Reply)

Same with Drogba though, yet he still manages it
Never understood that, in the middle of the pitch, he's one of the strongest in the league, yet get him within sight of the goal, and a fucking fly could take him off his feet.
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Wed 11 Apr 2012, 10:23, Reply)

see also: Gareth "fucking" Bale
and his instant inner-ear infection when he gets into the opposition box.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Wed 11 Apr 2012, 10:28, Reply)

Yep

( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Wed 11 Apr 2012, 10:30, Reply)

although, just for balance and fairness
Ashley Young is a terrible fucking diver, I'm not denying that.
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Wed 11 Apr 2012, 10:32, Reply)

Haha, fair enough!

( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Wed 11 Apr 2012, 10:35, Reply)