Managers moan constantly about referees, opposition players and anything else that draws away from their own short-comings. But is that really a bad thing when club bosses are drawing attention to acts of violent conduct or even more rarely if they are right.

I believe if in Alan Pardew’s situation if he’s sees his playmaker getting elbowed in the face he has every right to draw attention to the situation after the match. If Pardew is correct then Robin Van Persie has gone out and intentionally tried to hurt and possibly injure one of his star players, then he has every right to pressure in the FA into acting on the incident. Equally should Sir Alex Ferguson have come out and mentioned how incensed he was about Cheick Tiote’s disgusting, dangerous stamp on Tom Cleverley, I wouldn’t have had an issue with it.

I have less time and sympathy for Tony Pulis wanting Luis Suarez to be banned for diving. While I don’t deny Suarez’s dive displayed a willingness to cheat and con an official, he isn’t hurting anyone. Also within the context of the game, there were far worse actions displayed by those representing the Welshman at Anfield. While I wouldn’t be overly bothered if the Uruguay international was handed a three game ban I’d rather see Robert Huth reprimanded for his deliberate stamp on Suarez or Dean Whitehead handed further punishment for his scissor tackle on Raheem Sterling. Or maybe the FA ought to hit the pocket of the team who stepped out on Merseyside to hurt and injure more influential members of the opposition team. Football is a man’s game but the Potters often play with an aggression and ferocity that has no place in the sport.

While it is obvious referees have a tough job and managers often look to displace blame and perhaps ought to be more accountable for their own short-comings. I have no issue with managers speaking out against the actions of other teams. As fans we all do it, if I’m in stadium or pub watching a game and I disagree with a decision or action from a player I’m going to shout and moan, about it. Therefore for me to kick up a fuss when Newcastle’s gaffer is taking acceptation to a challenge from another team, it would hypercritical of me to be bothered or annoyed about it.