DIDIER DROGBA'S role in the ugly FA Cup invasion at White Hart Lane is being investigated by the Football Association. Disciplinary chiefs have requested video evidence from Sky TV after the amazing bust-up involving supporter Tim Smith after Chelsea's 2-1 quarter-final win at Tottenham.Drogba could be banned or fined if found guilty of any wrongdoing after Spurs fans besieged radio and TV phone-ins to complain about the Chelsea players' conduct at the final whistle. Television pictures appear to show Drogba stamping on Smith, who ran on to the pitch to try to attack Chelsea star Frank Lampard.
Blues fitness coach Rui Faria grabbed the fan and wrestled him to the ground - and it was at that moment Drogba appears to go for Smith, who had by that time been restrained. The FA is unlikely to take action against Spurs but, after studying TV footage, may yet act against any Chelsea players deemed to have done anything wrong.
John Terry and Ashley Cole went to defend Lampard but the video evidence is most damning towards Drogba. And if he is found guilty and punished Chelsea's title run-in could be disrupted.
Spurs fans complained that Chelsea players' celebrations incited the bust-up. Season-ticket holder Dave Bolton, of Muswell Hill, said: "The Chelsea players were going mental and it is no wonder that Spurs fans got so upset."
Tottenham stewards also complained that the Blues stars went over the top, but the FA is unlikely to take action against Chelsea. Spurs have banned Smith for life and Chelsea are likely to dish out a similar measure to a Blues fan who also got on to the pitch. Both were arrested.
The FA described the incident as "totally unacceptable". A spokesman added: "We understand both individuals were arrested and expect them to be given banning orders."
