Source: Daily_Mail
Facebook phenomenon to be used by PFA to help keep players out of strife
[LNB]Trouble starter: Facebook[LNB]The Professional Footballers' Association are hoping to create official fanpages on Facebook for every player in the country as a way of protecting theirmembers against the pitfalls of social media. [LNB]A number of high-profile players have found themselves in trouble with theirclubs after using social networking sites, most notably the likes of Liverpool'sRyan Babel, Hull's Jozy Altidore and Sunderland striker Darren Bent, who usedTwitter to vent his frustration over his protracted move from Tottenham. [LNB]Now the PFA have stepped in with a plan to create official pages for allprofessional players. [LNB]PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor said: 'The PFA are constantly monitoring theway their members are represented in all forms of the media. [LNB] 'With Facebook continuing to grow, the union are proud to enable theassociation to bring players and fans closer together in a monitored environmentfor each professional.' [LNB] Hot water: Ryan Babel[LNB]Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka has become one of the first advocates of thescheme. [LNB] Emotional Darren Bent says sorry for Twitter rant at Spurs chief Daniel LevyEngland call-up proves Sunderland striker Bent was no Twit to quit SpursBenitez forgives Babel after striker apologises over Twitter outburstAngry Benitez blasts dropped Babel for being a right Twit in net rant[LNB]
