Former Football Association chief executive David Davies has suggested that England manager Fabio Capello may be in breach of contract after he openly challenged the decision to strip John Terry of the national team captaincy.
The Italian spoke out in defence of Terry, who was removed as England skipper by FA chairman David Bernstein on Friday without any consultation with Capello, during an interview with Italian broadcaster Rai 1 yesterday.
The FA opted to axe Terry as captain once it was known the Chelsea defender would not face trial over allegations he used racist language to Anton Ferdinand at Loftus Road in October until July, after Euro 2012. Terry denies the charge.
Asked whether he was in agreement with FA's decision, Capello said: "No, absolutely not.
"I have spoken to the chairman and I have said that, in my opinion, one cannot be punished until it's official and the court - a non-sporting court, a civil court - has made a decision to decide if John Terry has done what he has been accused of."
Speaking to BBC's Breakfast Time show on Monday morning, Davies said that Capello, who reportedly earns £6million-a-year as manager of the national side, may have breached his contract with his comments and could face action from the FA.
With the FA claiming "the next England boss will be English", where does that leave Alan Pardew?
I know the numpties on 'Match Of The Day' claim Pardew is not in the running ... but this is starting to get very serious for Toon fans ... because WHO IS?
There are only THREE English-born managers in the Premiership:
Harry Redknapp Tottenham Hotspur
Alan Pardew Newcastle United
Roy Hodgson West Bromwich Albion
And 16 in the Championship:
Nigel Clough Derby County
Ian Holloway Blackpool
Brian McDermott Reading
Nigel Adkins Southampton
Tony Mowbray Middlesbrough
Paul Jewell Ipswich Town
Eddie Howe Burnley
Andy Thorn Coventry City
Keith Hill Barnsley
Sam Allardyce West Ham United
Sean Dyche Watford
Steve Cotterill Nottingham Forest
Michael Appleton Portsmouth
Nigel Pearson Leicester City
Nick Barmby Hull City
Neil Redfearn Leeds United
Harry Redknapp is in court for not paying his tax, and what if he is found guilty?
Look at that list ... WHO ELSE IS BETTER THAN ALAN PARDEW?
Worrying times indeed.