Source: Daily_Mail
Up close and personal: FA launch inquiry into ref slur by Bolton's Davies
The Football Association are looking into Kevin Davies' comments about referee Mark Clattenburg following Bolton's goalless draw with Fulham.[LNB]The official ruled out what would have a been a winner from Davies towards the end of an uninspiring clash at the Reebok Stadium last weekend.[LNB]After the game Davies suggested the referee had 'something personal' against him.[LNB] Ruled out: Davies (left) took particular exception to the decision to disallow his late header against Fulham at the Reebok[LNB]An FA spokesman today said: 'I can confirm we have written to Kevin Davies to ask him for his observations following his media comments.'[LNB]The FA will now wait for the player's response before deciding whether or not to charge him.[LNB]Davies said at the time: 'When I saw who was the referee I didn't expect to get anything off him. Over the years I have never got much from him. [LNB]'There was a penalty at Old Trafford last season and he did nothing - but I got a booking.[LNB]'Numerous bookings over the years - I don't know, I have always felt there is something personal there. Every time he referees us, I don't expect to get anything.'[LNB]Bolton manager Owen Coyle has already stated that Davies was within his rights to criticise the referee.Coyle said: 'He certainly shouldn't be reprimanded. Kevin is a very honest player. He is a physical player, that's the way he plays the game.'But he probably gets hit more than anyone else as well. You need a balance. He is a terrific captain and a terrific player, who scored a perfectly good goal. It is only right he feels aggrieved.'If people are going to get into trouble for being honest, it is a sad day.' City 2 Bolton 0: Tevez and Adebayor on target as City move up to fifthBolton captain Davies dismisses Man City's Champions League hopesJack's the lad: Bolton boss Coyle praises 'future England star' WilshereOwen Coyle desperate for Bolton blood clot victim Gary Cahill to make Fabio Capello's World Cup squadBOLTON WANDERERS FC
