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.
