ONCE again it seems the top men at the FA have decided to sweep the issue of racism under the carpet.
In the news today I’ve learnt that Newcastle’s Emre has been let off by the football’s governing body after allegedly making racism comments towards Everton’s Joseph Yobo at a game over Christmas.
I was at that game and although obviously couldn’t hear what was said but I’m sure something untoward had happened.
Newcastle had just been awarded a penalty and then all of a sudden Emre appeared to say something leading Yobo, Lescott and Howard all to react strongly.
These three players are all relatively calm on the pitch and don’t usually react but whatever was said caused them to go mental.
My evidence would do little to prove anything but the fact that this has seemingly been brushed under the carpet sends out the wrong message to people in football – racism should not be tolerated.
Two Everton players gave written evidence – so what is the FA saying? That they lied?
Why was this issue allowed to linger on for months? Emre should have been hauled before the FA and an outcome should have been sorted at the time. Racism is a very important issue and should be high on the agenda for football.
I can’t say whether Emre is a racist, or if what he said on the day was racist, but as a fan I just feel this issue has not been dealt with properly.
In future such allegations should be seen to be dealt with appropriately.

On a slightly different note I must say I’m surprised Lescott didn’t make headlines for another reason this week and get a call-up for England. The national side currently has a crisis trying to fill the left-back position. Rumour has it Phil Neville may fill in but what I don’t understand is Neville would not be ahead of Lescott in the queue to play left-back for Everton so shy he is for England?
Lescott has been one of Everton’s best performers this season and deserves his chance.
I’m also pleased for Preston’s David Nugent who has been called up – however, it may have inflated his price should he leave for the Premiership in the summer!