Source: Daily_Mail
Players chief blasts Wayne Rooney FA charge
Players chief Gordon Taylor has questioned the Football Association's decision to charge Wayne Rooney for swearing into a TV camera after his hat-trick against West Ham.[LNB]The Manchester United striker was charged on Monday with using abusive language and has until 6pm today to indicate whether he will accept the charge - which would carry a two-match ban - or appeal against it.[LNB] TV tirade: Rooney faces a two-game ban for his foul-mouthed camera rant at Upton Park[LNB]Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Taylor entered the debate by issuing a statement on the PFA website.[LNB]It read: 'Whilst the use of foul and abusive language is not condoned, there is an acceptance by all parties within the game that 'industrial language' is commonly used.[LNB] Call for consistency: Professional Footballers Association chief executive, Gordon Taylor[LNB]'It becomes an issue when directed towards match officials. However, when used in a spontaneous way in celebration or frustration then it is not normally expected to merit a sanction.[LNB]'If sanctions are to be imposed in such circumstances then this has to be done in a balanced and consistent manner, and participants made aware of this fundamental change in approach.'[LNB] Sorry, Fergie? Rooney can show bad boy Balotelli how to mature, claims United bossWhere's Wayne? Manchester United star missing from training ahead of decision over swearing ban appealFA fight back! Rooney faces ban after being charged over foul-mouthed tirade Martin Samuel: It's hard to avoid whiff of hypocrisy in Rooney's FA charge All the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion [LNB] Explore more:People: Wayne Rooney, Gordon Taylor Organisations: Football Association
