This Robin Van Persie Ashley Williams incident ( VIDEO BELOW) during Swansea’s 1-1 draw vs Manchester United on December 23, 2012 had United manager Sir Alex Ferguson accusing the Welsh skipper of “almost killing” the star Dutch forward and calling for a lengthy ban to be imposed.
Video- Ashley Williams smashes ball into RVP’s head- Swansea 1 Man Utd 1
Van Persie had been fouled on the edge of the Swansea box and earned a free kick. Defender Williams, who slammed the ball into the back of RVP’s head from point blank range, said that he had been aiming to clear the ball, but Van Persie clearly didn’t think so as he moved to confront of the centre back. It lead to a mini scuffle that saw referee Oliver yellow card both players.
This is what Ferguson had to say
In the van Persie situation you can clearly see that he could have been killed. The FA has got to look into it regardless of the fact he has been given a yellow card. He should be banned for a long time because that was the most dangerous thing I’ve seen on a football field for many years.
It was absolutely deliberate. The whistle has gone, the game has stopped and he has done that right in front of the referee, he could have killed the lad.
It was a disgraceful act by the player, he should be banned for a long time.
Robin van Persie is lucky to be alive. It was a disgraceful act from their player.
He should be banned by the FA. Robin could have had a broken neck
Williams claimed it was not intentional and his manager Michael Laudrup shrugged off the incident saying that he was sure the two players had shook hands and made up.
Williams’ was a bit of an asshole for doing that, but there was no chance of ‘killing’ van Persie lol.
If it had as much pace as Kyle Walker’s thunderbolt against Swansea last weekend then Fergie’s deffo right
Everyone know that was intentional
That guy could have killed Van Persie he deserves a ban
“Lucky to be alive”. Best SAF quote ever! Haha for once just admit you played shit and couldn’t win a game without having to always take the focus away. Just as a litte side note I would like to impart a fact on people as I rarely get to converse with Utd fans. I have only ever met two utd fans that have been to a single game. Glory glory man utd ay! lool merry xmas glory hunters! COYG!
dont usually agree with Alex, but that kick was uncalled for. Mind you, blunt head injury could lead to long term impairment.
I was intentional and he should be penalised. Please dont protect the not innocent !!!!
Even if not intentional, still very stupid. It is in this case even more stupid if the guy is not fined. Sure he won’t do it again. I remember when Edberg killed someone unintentionally on the tennis court. A burden you have to carry! So happy there was no injury here.
Tommyt, where do you live that you’ve only met two that have been to games? Coz I’m pretty sure Old Trafford is pretty packed at every game. Secondly, you don’t lead the EPL by 7 points for playing shit. I’d like to know who you support….
Never mind, just saw the end of your rant, I only know two Tottenham fans that have ever been to a game, out of about the 8 Tottenham fans I know, however I live in New Zealand so most of them haven’t had chance so I’m not gonna hold that against anyone…
Oh come on. Be killed? What are those people talking about? He was trying to kick the ball out and it hit van Persie’s head by mistake. The game had stopped? Tell that to the defender left of Williams who is running back to cover at the time of the kick.
SAF:
Ferguson v Beckham (just a bruise)
Cantona v fan (slight overreaction)
Keane v Haaland (innocent mistake)
Williams v RvP (attempted murder)
LOL