FA to examine Cole claims

27 August 2009 14:44
West Ham striker Carlton Cole's insistence that he was racially abused by Millwall fans is being dealt with as part of the Football Association's wider investigation into the violence that shamed English football on Tuesday night.[LNB]Cole claims to have been the victim of racist `monkey' taunts from Millwall fans, while Jason Price was also reportedly targeted by home fans during the Carling Cup tie between both clubs at the Boleyn Ground on Tuesday night.[LNB]The FA are aware of Cole's allegations and they will be looked at amid their thorough investigation into the events of the night.

Source: Eurosport