Will Boro Report Newcastle To The Football Association?

Last updated : 28 August 2007 By Footy Mad - Editor



Officials at the Football Association have been alerted to the incident - although action cannot be taken unless an official complaint is made or the matter included in the referee's report.

FA: "If there were anti-Muslim chants at this match it is something we will take very seriously. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards all types of racist or anti-Muslim chanting. It's totally unacceptable within the game."

The Egyptian international has described Mike Dean's decision to caution him for making a gesture towards the visiting fans as 'ridiculous' and 'frustrating'.

Mido: "I'm used to it from opposition fans. I heard it, it was very clear and I understood what it was they were saying.

"I just think they were taking the p***. Maybe some of them were drunk or something, I don't know.

"I just think it was ridiculous. I was frustrated when that happened because I don't think I deserved a booking. I just don't understand the reason. I was told it was for 'security reasons', but I don't see how that's possible.

"I just don't see what I did which would affect the security of the fans - I just put my finger to my mouth to say 'quiet'. But that's football I suppose and you just have to get on with it.

"It made me want to score more goals. I was delighted to have scored once and I wanted another."