Source: Daily_Mail
Anton Ferdinand chanters should go to prison, says Neil Warnock
Neil Warnock has called on Chelsea supporters guilty of taunting Anton Ferdinand on Tuesday night to be jailed.[LNB]QPR defender Ferdinand is embroiled in a controversial row with John Terry over claims the Chelsea star racially abused him - an accusation the England captain refutes.[LNB]Groups of Chelsea supporters poured fuel on the fire during their midweek Champions League 1-1 draw in Genk by chanting: 'Anton Ferdinand, you know what you are' - referring to Terry's alleged taunt during Rangers' 1-0 triumph over Chelsea at LoftusRoad on October 23.[LNB] In the spotlight: John Terry trains with his team-mates on Friday[LNB] The Stamford Bridge club have vowed to come down hard on supporters identified for partaking in the chants. But Ferdinand's manager has insisted fans involved should face a much harsher punishment.[LNB]'I think they should be put in prisonfor about two years each, but that's just me flying a kite, isn't it?' said QPR boss Warnock. 'I'm afraid in today's society nothing surprises me. You see what happens when Liverpool play United, the abuse that managers get, and stewards look away - some of them even smile at the abuse you get,' he continued.[LNB]'It's all right saying we're going tolook into it, but you can't look into that. When you see the hatred in some of these guys' faces, it's frightening. 'You're probably talking about guys who wear suits to work all week. It's all very well to say you're getting rid of the excess when you go to a football match, but some of it goes way over the top.[LNB] Anger management: QPR manager Neil Warnock believes fans should be jailed for abusing players[LNB] Unacceptable: Chelsea's recent Champions League clash in Genk was marred by chants from the away fans directed at Anton Ferdinand[LNB] 'The names that managers get called are just as bad as racial chants. I don't accept that it's just racial issues, I think it's how people come to the game.[LNB]'Some people come to the game just toabuse a manager, a player or whatever. I don't think it's racial, I just think it's the nature of society today.' Meanwhile, QPR co-owner Tony Fernandes insists Terry should be selected for England's friendliesagainst Spain and Sweden.[LNB]Terry is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police and the FA over the allegations of racial abuse, butFernandes said: 'I think innocent until proven guilty.[LNB] Flashpoint: Anton Ferdinand and John Terry clash at Loftus Road recently[LNB]'There's been no hard evidence eitherway of John's alleged statements. If he's the right man for the job, then he should be selected as captain.' Despite the furore, the Malaysian millionaire says Terry is not a racist.[LNB]'Lots of things can be in the spur of the moment which don't make you really believe what you've said. [LNB]'I don't think you can write someone off as a racist because of one statement. Having said that, it is in thepublic eye and people like John have to be gooder than good. [LNB]'If he said it, it is wrong because of who he is but I don't say he's a racist because of that one statement.'[LNB] EXCLUSIVE: Terry hit by racist hoax tape as police probe doctored clip on YouTubeLet me lead England, pleads Terry, despite police investigation into Ferdinand race row Chelsea vow to identify those involved in Anton chants as Terry race row rumbles onChelsea set to dodge action over fans' chants at Ferdinand as Terry race row rumbles onAll the latest QPR news, features and opinionAll the latest Chelsea news, features and opinion[LNB] [LNB]
