Wednesday, 3 November 2010

Harry warned but no charge

Harry Redknapp has been warned after his comments following the controversial Nani goal but no formal action will be taken against him.
The FA confirmed its decision on Tuesday, although the Spurs boss has been warned to be mindful of future comments.
The governing body also confirmed its decision was not made based on what Redknapp said on Monday when he threatened a post-match TV boycott in future if he was charged.
The decision by the FA comes following Redknapp's comments after Nani's controversial goal in the Manchester United's 2-0 win at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Spurs boss Redknapp branded it a 'scandalous decision' after referee Mark Clattenburg allowed the United winger's late effort to stand.
Nani rolled the ball into the net while Spurs goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes believed he was preparing to take a free-kick.
After consulting with his assistant, Clattenburg allowed the goal to stand, but Redknapp instead believed Nani should have been booked for handball and could not understand why the referee had not given the visitors a free-kick.
Clattenburg rejected a penalty appeal from Nani as he tumbled in the area and indicated Spurs should play on, but Gomes mistakenly believed a free-kick had been awarded.
After the game, Redknapp also claimed the officials would "come up with a story that will make it all look right, that's what happens".
Then on Monday, the Spurs boss threatened a TV boycott if he was charged, saying: "If they want to make an issue of what I said then I'll make some issues as well - don't worry.
"Don't expect me to come out on the TV anymore - ever - and speak to the press after a game. Otherwise, what chance have we got?
"If you want me just to come and talk rubbish and say, 'No, it was a good decision, I'm quite happy with it', then don't bother to get me to come out after a game."
Redknapp added that, when he is asked a question, he gives a truthful answer, commenting: "He (Clattenburg) made a right mess of it all, and that was my answer. And I stand by that 100 per cent."
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