THE FA BITE

Last updated : 29 March 2006 By Ed

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"The vast majority of cases looked at by the compliance unit have their origin in reports from the match officials," said an FA spokesman.

"There was lengthy consultation before the new disciplinary procedures were brought in and managers were very much part of that.

"We spoke with the League Managers' Association, the Professional Footballers' Association, all the leagues and the referees before we brought these new procedures in and they have largely been greeted positively."