EPL, Premiership, English Premier League

The Football Association ignored FIFA’s latest call to increase Martin Taylor’s ban for the foul against Eduardo Da Silva. The FA ignored FIFA’s suggestion because their was no indication that the foul was intentionally committed. Martin Taylor received a 3 match ban for the foul he committed against the Arsenal player. Birmingham City was playing Arsenal when the 25 year old Croatian winger was severely injured by Birmingham City Defender Martin Taylor. Eduardo’s leg obtained a double compound fracture to the left fibula and tibia and the left ankle was dislocated. The foul occurred in the third minute and Taylor immediately received a red card. Since the event Fabregas has called for Taylor’s ban to be extended and Martin Taylor has received death threats.

A video of the foul can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmr49LNRum8&feature=related

Daniel Agger, the frustrated 23 year old Danish International with a metatarsal injury is to undergo surgery. Agger has only played 6 games this season and has been constantly plagued with injury. This rules him out for the UEFA Champions League and for crucial League hopes. The center backs place has been taken by Slovakian defender Martin Skrtel who was signed for €6 million in January of 2008. Agger is expected to be able to play next season

“It’s a blow for Daniel but we want to get his problem sorted. We have defensive cover and Martin Skrtel is playing very well, Daniel will be back for next season.”