Terry charged for Poll remarks
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JOHN TERRY has been charged by the FA for comments he made about ref Graham Poll.
The Blues and England skipper claimed Poll had given him different reasons for his second yellow card. But Poll denies those accusations and the FA have decided to act.
An FA statement said: "This claim is denied by Graham Poll. "The charge has been brought on the basis that John Terry's comments question Graham Poll's integrity and therefore constitute improper conduct.
"He has until 15 December to respond to the charge." Ref Poll has also been cleared by the FA of saying anything inappropriate towards Chelsea players during the same match.
The FA added: "Responses sought from Ashley Cole, Frank Lampard, Chelsea FC and the match officials confirm that Poll did not say that Chelsea needed 'to be taught a lesson'.
"There will no action against any parties on this matter."
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been reminded of his responsibilities for his post-match remarks about Poll's performance but will not face any formal disciplinary action.
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at most he will be given a fine which is peanuts to him
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chelsea will help him pay
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Chelsea ready for FA battle
CHELSEA are ready to go to war with the FA after John Terry was charged with improper conduct.
Soho Square chiefs announced the action against the Blues skipper following TerryÂ’s comments about ref Graham Poll.
Terry was sent off for two yellow cards in the fiery clash at Spurs last month and claimed Poll had given him conflicting reasons for his second booking.
But Chelsea have vowed to defend the charge ‘vigorously’ in the belief the England captain is being made a scapegoat for controversial events which surrounded the match.
An FA statement said: “The charge has been brought on the basis that John Terry’s comments question Graham Poll’s integrity and therefore constitute improper conduct.”
Terry’s team-mates Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard are off the hook — even though the FA have formally cleared Poll of allegations that he told the Chelsea players they ‘needed to be taught a lesson’.
The FA added: “Responses sought from Ashley Cole, Frank Lampard, Chelsea FC and the officials confirm Poll did not say Chelsea needed ‘to be taught a lesson’.
“Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been reminded of his responsibilities for media comments and asked to use the relevant official channels to give feedback on the performance of referees. -
i thought all of them are afraid of chelsea?
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What's going to happen to James McFadden?
Anyway, it seems that Graham Poll openly favours Arsenal. The LEague cup match with Everton and last weekend's EPL derby with Spurs should be enough proof.