FAW dismiss Bothroyd punishment

Last updated : 28 October 2010 By Michael Morris
Neither player, officials or management at the game complained about the tackle that saw Jay catch Becchio with his studs up.

To me it looked like Jay touched the ball causing his foot to rise but even allowing for that it was a slightly high foot but as I mentioned, a full credit to Becchio, he just carried on.

Jay was lucky he didn't injure the player and the game continued.

The Sky reporters at the game made a bit of a fuss and from that it appears Leeds made a complaint the following day. Fuelled by a Swansea lynch mob the FAW have poured water on their angst and said.

Retrospective action can only be taken where an incident has not been seen by the match officials. If the match officials have seen an incident such as the coming together of two players in a challenge then it is not possible to intervene retrospectively.
FIFA's clear stance is that incidents seen at the time should not be "re-refereed" - even where it is perceived by others that match officials have made an incorrect judgement of an incident.
As the result of relevant consultations the Football Association of Wales has decided not to take any further action against Jay Bothroyd.

Bothroyd remains on four yellow cards. One away from a one match ban.