Nothing will feel quite as iniquitous as the point denied [West Ham United](https://www.claretandhugh.info/west-ham-0-1-arsenal-three-key-takeaways-as-hammers-stitched-up-by-var/) after Callum Wilson’s late equaliser against Arsenal was chalked off after VAR’s infamous 5 minute VAR search for visible justification for doing so, despite the referee on the pitch awarding a goal.
However, the fall out rumbles on and it appears that West Ham are to be further punished following goal keeping coach **Rui Barbosa** being shown a red card by referee Chris Kavanagh in the aftermath of that decision which could cost West Ham their Premier League status. High Stakes indeed.
As [shieldsgazette.com](https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/rui-barbosa-west-ham-newcastle-united-arsenal-8545536) reports:
_The FA have now shed more light on the incident that saw Barbosa land a misconduct charge and a touchline suspension for the trip to St James’ Park on Sunday._
_A statement via FA Spokesperson read: “Rui Barbosa of West Ham United has been charged with misconduct following their Premier League match against Arsenal on Sunday 10 May._
_“It’s alleged that around the 88th minute, the goalkeeping coach used offensive, insulting, or abusive language and/or gestures, leading to his dismissal. It’s further alleged that following the conclusion of the match, he acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a match official._
_“Rui Barbosa has until Monday 18 May to provide a response”_
Anyone watching the game on Sky Sports with a modicum of lip reading ability will likely know what Barbosa’s brief expletive -ridden outburst concerned. Will he be bothered by a ban or a fine which the club will pay:? Not a lot. Compared with the repercussions of that lost Premier League point, it all seems a bit futile. Surely better just to reprimand him and move on – better still, spend three years doing nothing.
Of course, that isn’t the FA’s style – unless you happen to be from Chelsea or Manchester City.