DE JONG AXED

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De Jong gets Dutch axe
Midfielder dropped from Holland squad after tackle on Ben Arfa
Last updated: 4th October 2010

De Jong: Dropped

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Manchester City's Nigel de Jong has been dropped from the Holland squad after his 'wild' tackle left Hatem Ben Arfa with a broken leg.

The midfielder has been axed by coach Bert van Marwijk for the forthcoming Euro 2012 Group E qualifiers against Moldova and Sweden.

Van Marwijk's decision comes after De Jong's tackle on Ben Arfa in City's 2-1 win at Eastlands on Sunday left the Newcastle player with a broken tibia and fibula in his left leg.

In a statement of the Dutch FA's official website, van Marwijk said on Monday: "I just informed the squad and told them I saw no other possibility.

"In the near future I will discuss this matter with Nigel (de Jong) but right now we have to focus on the upcoming two matches."

Earlier, the Dutch coach hit out at the tackle, branding it both 'wild' and 'unnecessary'.

Too hard
He told the Algemeen Dagblad newspaper: "I've seen the pictures back.

"It was a wild and unnecessary offence. He went in much too hard.

"It is unfortunate, especially since he does not need to do it.

"The funny thing is that the referee did not even show a yellow card for it. Apparently, there are other standards.

"But I have a problem with the way Nigel needlessly looks to push the limit. I am going to speak to him."

The latest controversy comes after Bolton's United States midfielder Stuart Holden suffered a fracture to his right fibula after a challenge by De Jong on international duty in March for which the City midfielder was booked.

He also caught Spain's Xabi Alonso with a chest-high challenge in the World Cup final for which he received a yellow card.

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[oloye]

So they axe him too bad Man city benefits from it. They only did that to keep the spotlight off them, the Steven Seagal of football should be cited for violent conduct.

[juventuss]

Nigel "the Hackman" de Jong

[Skylolo]

Compare this to Shawcross getting his first Cap right after he had broken Ramseys leg...

This is a excellent example set by Van Marwijk, more managers need to think like this.

[RudeBoy]

Compare this to Shawcross getting his first Cap right after he had broken Ramseys leg...

This is a excellent example set by Van Marwijk, more managers need to think like this.

i agree!

[oloye]

Compare this to Shawcross getting his first Cap right after he had broken Ramseys leg...

This is a excellent example set by Van Marwijk, more managers need to think like this.

Skylolo dont even make such comparison, one has a long history that would make Bruce Lee and Steven Seagal green with envy. You could give Shawncross the benefit of doubt, with De Jong it is a trademark. Shawncross still has so many bones to break before he would ever come near De Jong.

[anointed]

Compare this to Shawcross getting his first Cap right after he had broken Ramseys leg...

This is a excellent example set by Van Marwijk, more managers need to think like this.

Skylolo dont even make such comparison, one has a long history that would make Bruce Lee and Steven Seagal green with envy. You could give Shawncross the benefit of doubt, with De Jong it is a trademark. Shawncross still has so many bones to break before he would ever come near De Jong.

If I had a player by the name DE JONG, I'd axe him anyway. That name sounds violent as Chachangi sounds like crashing.

[Mr. Piffington]

I didn't see anything malicious about the tackle, it was just an unfortunate incident.

[odi]

Compare this to Shawcross getting his first Cap right after he had broken Ramseys leg...

This is a excellent example set by Van Marwijk, more managers need to think like this.

Skylolo dont even make such comparison, one has a long history that would make Bruce Lee and Steven Seagal green with envy. You could give Shawncross the benefit of doubt, with De Jong it is a trademark. Shawncross still has so many bones to break before he would ever come near De Jong.

If I had a player by the name DE JONG, I'd axe him anyway. That name sounds violent as Chachangi sounds like crashing.

Craze man!

[oloye]

I didn't see anything malicious about the tackle, it was just an unfortunate incident.

Trust me my friend there was a message behind that tackle, if you cant see that message i advice you to stop playing football if you already do.

[RudeBoy]

I didn't see anything malicious about the tackle, it was just an unfortunate incident.

And that is why you do not have a girlfriend!

[Metho scorpion]

Compare this to Shawcross getting his first Cap right after he had broken Ramseys leg...

This is a excellent example set by Van Marwijk, more managers need to think like this.

Skylolo dont even make such comparison, one has a long history that would make Bruce Lee and Steven Seagal green with envy. You could give Shawncross the benefit of doubt, with De Jong it is a trademark. Shawncross still has so many bones to break before he would ever come near De Jong.

...you beat me to this response oloye...there is no way to compare both player as regard to the issue...plus that DeThug guy should look for a karate job...more of a bouncer at night club...

[kalani]

Compare this to Shawcross getting his first Cap right after he had broken Ramseys leg...

This is a excellent example set by Van Marwijk, more managers need to think like this.

Skylolo dont even make such comparison, one has a long history that would make Bruce Lee and Steven Seagal green with envy. You could give Shawncross the benefit of doubt, with De Jong it is a trademark. Shawncross still has so many bones to break before he would ever come near De Jong.

Shawcross already had a history of thuggery before Ramsey.

[Mr. Piffington]

I didn't see anything malicious about the tackle, it was just an unfortunate incident.

Trust me my friend there was a message behind that tackle, if you cant see that message i advice you to stop playing football if you already do.

What message? You guys are just reading too much into it, he went in hard, got both the ball and Ben Arfa's leg, simple. Sh*t happens.

[metalalloy]

Compare this to Shawcross getting his first Cap right after he had broken Ramseys leg...

This is a excellent example set by Van Marwijk, more managers need to think like this.

Skylolo dont even make such comparison, one has a long history that would make Bruce Lee and Steven Seagal green with envy. You could give Shawncross the benefit of doubt, with De Jong it is a trademark. Shawncross still has so many bones to break before he would ever come near De Jong.

If I had a player by the name DE JONG, I'd axe him anyway. That name sounds violent as Chachangi sounds like crashing.

Craze man!

[Prince]

I didn't see anything malicious about the tackle, it was just an unfortunate incident.

And that is why you do not have a girlfriend!

[Waffiman]

Compare this to Shawcross getting his first Cap right after he had broken Ramseys leg...

This is a excellent example set by Van Marwijk, more managers need to think like this.

Skylolo dont even make such comparison, one has a long history that would make Bruce Lee and Steven Seagal green with envy. You could give Shawncross the benefit of doubt, with De Jong it is a trademark. Shawncross still has so many bones to break before he would ever come near De Jong.

Incorrect Oloye.

See Shawcross in action in Belgium.

[/video]

Ramsey was not the first legs Shawcross had broken. He broke a player's leg in Belgium when he was there on a year's loan from Manure. He also broke Jeffers ankle and we all know what he did to Adebayor that put him out for weeks with damaged ankle ligaments.

As for De Jong, we all know his track record. I remember him breaking the legs of an American midfielder in a friendly game.

Here is the video

[/video]

[Skylolo]

Compare this to Shawcross getting his first Cap right after he had broken Ramseys leg...

This is a excellent example set by Van Marwijk, more managers need to think like this.

Skylolo dont even make such comparison, one has a long history that would make Bruce Lee and Steven Seagal green with envy. You could give Shawncross the benefit of doubt, with De Jong it is a trademark. Shawncross still has so many bones to break before he would ever come near De Jong.

Incorrect Oloye.

See Shawcross in action in Belgium.

[/video]

Ramsey was not the first legs Shawcross had broken. He broke a player's leg in Belgium when he was there on a year's loan from Manure. He also broke Jeffers ankle and we all know what he did to Adebayor that put him out for weeks with damaged ankle ligaments.

As for De Jong, we all know his track record. I remember him breaking the legs of an American midfielder in a friendly game.

Here is the video

[/video]

Thanks Waffi...

[ojafranpa]

If I had a player by the name DE JONG, I'd axe him anyway. That name sounds violent as Chachangi sounds like crashing.


ETHER

[spastic]

I didn't see anything malicious about the tackle, it was just an unfortunate incident.

Dude! I am pissed out of my mind with these ridiculous after the fact "PC" revelations here. There was nothing in that tackle that was malicious, just unfortunate. The spineless Dutch are at it again. No wonder they never win anything. Bunch of wimps

[Bigpokey24]

come on spatic, the tackle was evil.. the bobo even close eyes

[osa]

I didn't see anything malicious about the tackle, it was just an unfortunate incident.

Dude! I am pissed out of my mind with these ridiculous after the fact "PC" revelations here. There was nothing in that tackle that was malicious, just unfortunate. The spineless Dutch are at it again. No wonder they never win anything. Bunch of wimps

Spastic come on ... there has to be some respect for the welfare of your fellow sportsman...afterall you have to earn a living and its not a full contact sport. I know it could just be that de jong is unlucky but seriously he has hurt quite a few people now... one would think that he would take it easy...easier..

[Waffiman]

I didn't see anything malicious about the tackle, it was just an unfortunate incident.

Dude! I am pissed out of my mind with these ridiculous after the fact "PC" revelations here. There was nothing in that tackle that was malicious, just unfortunate. The spineless Dutch are at it again. No wonder they never win anything. Bunch of wimps

How do you know it is not malicious? Only De Jong can answer if he intended to do harm to Ben Arfa. However, the way he scissor kicked the player to me shows sign of malicious intent. I have heard ex-players here say there was intent in De Jong's tackle. They should know these things.


There is a huge difference between a tackle and a reckless tackle. Tackling is an art and you know a mistimed tackle when you see one. None of the tackles by De Jong above were legal according to the rules of the game because they are not mistimed. He goes lunging in without control over his movement, this is dangerous because it is reckless. Good tackles, do not break legs. We have two broken legs and you are actually trying to defend it.