HE HAS A POINT (1)

Last updated : 11 November 2003 By editor

The Football Association faced criticism from FIFA president Sepp Blatter over the lack of speed in dealing with the Rio Ferdinand case.

Blatter said:

"What I am not happy about with this case (Ferdinand) is the speed, or rather the non-speed, of dealing with it. Such a case should be dealt with immediately to have a decision and avoid all the discussions that happen when a decision is made far away from the date when it occurs. I will speak with the chairman (Geoff Thompson) of the Football Association on that."