Eboue: My old pal Adebayor deserved ban and we haven't spoke since

18 September 2009 15:08
Emmanuel Eboue accepts his good friend Emmanuel Adebayor deserved a three-match ban for stamping on Robin van Persie.[LNB]The Togo international, who joined Manchester City in the summer for £25m, admitted the charge of violent conduct brought against him by the Football Association for stamping on Robin van Persie, and so must sit out the derby with Manchester United on Sunday.[LNB] The condemned: Ivorian Emmanuel Eboue revealed his disappointment in good friend Emmanuel Adebayor's antics against Arsenal last weekend at Eastlands[LNB]A separate charge of improper conduct, brought after the former Arsenal striker ran the length of the pitch to taunt Gunners fans with a goal celebration, will be considered at a later date.[LNB]Old pals act; Emmanuel Eboue and Adebayor together during happier times as team-mates[LNB]Ivory Coast international Eboue was one of Adebayor's closest friends during their time at Emirates Stadium, but admits the events of last weekend at Eastlands left a sour taste.[LNB]'For me, personally, I don't know why he did what he did. I am very disappointed with his attitude to us and the supporters,' said Eboue.[LNB]'The FA have banned him and it is right because he is to blame. What he did is not good for football.[LNB]'He is my friend and he was my team-mate, but I am not happy he did that.'[LNB]Eboue added: 'Afterwards, we did not speak about the game, but I told him Iwas not happy with him. We have not spoken since.'[LNB]  Reckless Adebayor wounded me too, says scarred Arsenal skipper FabregasAdebayor attacks Arsenal: Gunners refused to shake my hand before gameFA confirm Emmanuel Adebayor three-match ban for Manchester City star's stamp on former Arsenal pal Robin van PersieARSENAL FC

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