derbydan Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 [size=4]Wolves striker Leigh Griffiths has reportedly brought his loan spell at Hibernian to an early close after allegedly head-butting manager Pat Fenlon and then punching assistant Billy Brown in an outrageous training ground bust-up yesterday.[/size] [size=4]Griffiths, 21, had joined the Scottish club on loan until the end of the season, but was reportedly so disappointed at being singled out for criticism by the Hibs boss over recent displays that he unleashed a furious physical rebuttal.[/size] [size=4]It was reportedly a stormy day's training all round for the SPL side, with several Hibs players having to be pulled apart earlier.[/size] [size=4]When Fenlon focused his attention on Griffiths, the player allegedly headbutted the Irishman, knocking his glasses off.[/size] [size=4]The Scotland Under-21 star then headed off to the changing rooms, pursued by Fenlon’s assistant Brown – Griffiths is then reported to have landed a blow on Brown which knocked over the former Hearts No 2. Griffiths then emptied his locker and took his leave[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRamFan Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Prat. Hope he is arrested and charged with assault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 He was my main striker on football manager, and to be honest he was a top lad and i'm shocked after reading this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JW- Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Best line though, "[size=4]When Fenlon focused his attention on Griffiths, the player allegedly headbutted the Irishman, knocking his glasses off." [/size] [size=4]Doesn't mention any injuries just the fact that his glasses fell off. 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':lol:' /> [/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DissRam Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Footballers need to get in the real world. Half the time they act like spoilt brats. He obviously couldn't hack a normal job, but no doubt because it's football he'll get away with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 FENLON DISMISSES PRESS 'RUBBISH' Hibernian manager Pat Fenlon has praised Leigh Griffiths as the Clydesdale Bank Premier League club denied a report of a training-ground fracas between the pair. Scotland Under-21 international Griffiths is on loan from Premier League Wolves and will be in the Hibs squad for Saturday's SPL clash with Dundee United as Fenlon's side seek to move further away from relegation danger. Fenlon said on Hibs' official website: "(Tuesday) was typical training-ground stuff, and I'm surprised at the rubbish in the press. "As is usual for high-tempo training sessions, involving committed players and coaching staff, robust views and opinions are shared, and (Tuesday's) session was no different. "Leigh is a quality striker, and a lively personality, and will remain a key part of my team for the rest of the season. "There's nothing at all in the story. We just want to focus on winning games and getting up the table." Griffiths, a lifelong supporter who went to school next to Easter Road stadium, has scored nine times in 27 appearances for Hibs, who are four points clear of Dunfermline with eight games remaining. The 21-year-old was initially signed on loan in August until January by Colin Calderwood and the deal was extended after he impressed Fenlon, Calderwood's successor as boss, despite three times being banned for making offensive gestures to supporters. [url=http://www.sportinglife.com/football/scottishpremier/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/12/03/21/SOCCER_Hibernian.html&BID=425]http://www.sportingl...an.html&BID=425 --------------------------------------------- The Daily Mail and Telegraph have both pulled the story from their websites [url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2117958/Leigh-Griffiths-headbutts-Hibs-manager-Pat-Fenlon.html?ito=feeds-newsxml]http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2117958/Leigh-Griffiths-headbutts-Hibs-manager-Pat-Fenlon.html?ito=feeds-newsxml [url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/hibernian/9157568/Leigh-Griffithss-loan-spell-at-Hibernian-over-after-striker-headbutts-manager-Pat-Fenlon-according-to-report.html]http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/hibernian/9157568/Leigh-Griffithss-loan-spell-at-Hibernian-over-after-striker-headbutts-manager-Pat-Fenlon-according-to-report.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 So it was bullshit. But the detail they papers went into made a tremendous story book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 He'll turn up for training in Commons neck brace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramexpat Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 He was my main striker on football manager, and to be honest he was a top lad and i'm shocked after reading this. He's my top goalscorer for Derby aswell 'http://www.dcfcfans.co.uk/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramexpat Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 UPDATE: HIBERNIAN have denied the report of a punch-up in training involving striker Leigh Griffiths. A statement posted on Hibs’ website said: “Contrary to reports in today’s Daily Mail, Leigh Griffiths did not head butt manager Pat Fenlon nor punch assistant manager Billy Brown. The striker will be in the squad for Saturday’s crucial SPL fixture v Dundee United.” [url=http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20120321/club-statement_2262950_2686860]http://www.hibernianfc.co.uk/news/20120321/club-statement_2262950_2686860 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamOfKansas Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 It's a pity it wasn't true, I love a good bit of pro sports drama with the fighting and such. I don't want it on my team, but I love to see it happen with others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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