Happier Times

By Since66
September 27 2012

Despite being cleared of ‘racial abuse’ by a court of law, a court of the law in this land, the FA deemed themselves a higher being by finding JT – Captain, Leader, Legend aka ‘One England Captain – guilty of racial abuse from an incident involving one of the bricks from Peckham, Anton Ferdinand almost a year ago at Loftus Road.

All Chelsea fans will not be surprised at the verdict.

The FA have been after JT for years after private life misdemeanours, but what is surprising is the length of the ban – four games – half the amount Suarez received for his ‘abuse’ of Evra.

In comparison of the strength of abuse and the words used by JT and Suarez, I had expected JT to receive a ban of equal size to Suarez’s or greater.

JT has requested a full and detailed written explanation of the panel’s ruling and will then decide whether or not to appeal the decision, the ban and the £220,000 fine.

JT has 14 days to make up his mind on whether or not to appeal, so during this period JT will still be able to lead and play for Chelsea.

If JT DOES decide to appeal, he can continue to play until the appeal verdict is delivered.

Two statements have subsequently been released.

The first from JT’s representatives and the 2^nd from Chelsea Football Club

They read:

‘Mr Terry is disappointed that the FA Regulatory Commission has reached a different conclusion to the clear not guilty verdict of a court of law.’

and

‘Chelsea Football Club notes and respects today’s decision by the Football Association regarding John Terry.

‘We also recognise that John has the right to appeal that decision. It is therefore inappropriate for us to comment further on the matter at this time.’

Prepare for a media anti-Chelsea, John Terry onslaught over the coming days.

“Mother, where’s me tin-hat?”

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