The written justifications for Newcastle United and Aston Villa’s charges of inappropriate conduct have been made public by the Football Association.
The results of an independent regulatory commission’s investigation of an event that happened at St. James’ Park during Newcastle’s 3-0 victory against Aston Villa on Boxing Day have been made public. The report described the event, which happened around halftime, as a “mass confrontation” involving about 20 people.
As a result of the incident, Aston Villa analyst Victor Manas and Newcastle assistant Jason Tindall were both sent off and faced an FA charge for inappropriate behaviour. Tindall rejected the claim, but Manas acknowledged it.
After more research, it was determined that Tindall’s claims were unfounded, and the Newcastle assistant will not be punished further. Meanwhile, Manas was charged, fined £4,000, and banned from the field for two games.
Both Newcastle and Aston Villa were also charged with failing to ensure players and technical area occupants acted in a proper manner. Both clubs admitted the charge and were found guilty with Villa fined £30,000 and Newcastle fined £20,000.
The clubs have also received a warning from the FA regarding future conduct.
What happened in the tunnel during Newcastle United v Aston Villa?
Jason Tindall’s antagonistic behaviour on the touchline during the first half of the match in which he could be seen shushing Villa head coach Unai Emery was ultimately the catalyst for the altercation in the tunnel at half-time.
The FA document states that the incident was initiated by Manas ‘shouting aggressively’ at Tindall.
The altercation started when AVFC analyst Victor Manas (VM) yelled angrily at NUFC assistant manager Jason Tindall (JT). In addition, Manas yelled at the referee as he passed through the tunnel since he didn’t agree with the red card ruling.
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe had to step in when Villa coach Emery inflamed the situation further by confronting Tindall.
By raising his arms to stop people in the tunnel from making their way to the changing rooms, Damian Vidagany, who is thought to be Aston Villa’s director of football operations, was judged to have further inflamed the situation. Vidagany acted more aggressively after falling down the steps while doing this.
It was alleged that Tindall and Newcastle coach Simon Weatherstone had knocked Vidigany over, though these were found to be unproven. A mass confrontation involving players and staff from both teams followed outside of the changing rooms. It involved Aston Villa star Leon Bailey confronting Howe. Tindall’s behaviour was deemed aggressive by fourth official Leigh Doughty though Tindall denied acting improperly and insisted he was ‘in control of his emotions’.
Why Jason Tindall wasn’t punished further?
Manas, deemed the aggressor in the situation, was hit with a punishment while Tindall ultimately avoided any further action.
This resulted from a lack of proof that Tindall had behaved improperly after refuting the charge. Although Tindall’s effort to make his way to the changing room was captured on camera, the events beyond the changing rooms were not.
Despite being vocally and physically agitated by three Aston Villa employees, Tindall remained “remarkably calm and controlled” in the tunnel, according to the independent regulatory body.
Despite the fourth official’s allegations, the Commission found that Tindall’s actions were not improper. Tindall was not penalized since the case against him was not proven.
Aston Villa mention Tindall’s WHAM! jumper
Aston Villa included Tindall’s re-appearances in the tunnel during the final moments of the game after being sent off as part of their evidence submission. According to Villa’s evidence, Tindall was making jokes with other Newcastle United employees while sporting a “WHAM jumper” in the 85th minute. After staying in the tunnel area until the final siren blew, he returned to the field to celebrate their triumph.
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