MANCHESTER United star Wayne Rooney expects to find out today whether he will be punished for his foul-mouthed rant into a TV camera after completing his hat-trick in yesterday's 4-2 victory over West Ham United.
Rooney was heard to use the F-word twice, the first after scoring his third goal from the penalty spot and the second when he appeared to respond to an off-camera remark.
But it is likely he will receive a ticking off and be warned over his future conduct because of his public apology, released by the club after the match.
FA chiefs resisted the temptation to act on the matter over the weekend so they could allow the whole disciplinary team to analyse the footage thoroughly before passing judgment.
It is also understood there was a fear within the FA that making a snap decision to charge the England striker could lead to litigation from United.
The FA could charge the England forward with bringing the game into disrepute and, even though they may not come down hard on him, it is understood senior FA chiefs are dismayed with his behaviour.
FA director Sir Trevor Brooking said: "There will be a decision. It was a surprise, after scoring a hat-trick, to react that way. It's something we will have to look at."
The Premier League's global appeal means the footage has already been aired around the world and the sight of Rooney swearing on television has tainted the image of English football, a view that is not lost on the FA's top brass.
The FA are also annoyed at the timing of Rooney's rant ... less than a week after the Premier League revealed a new initiative to crack down on vitriolic abuse towards referees from next season.
It's not the first time Rooney has found himself in trouble for speaking into a camera. He criticised booing England fans after the dismal 0-0 draw against Algeria in the World Cup last summer and said: "Nice to see your home fans booing you. That's loyal supporters.""
Again, he later apologised for his comments.
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, meanwhile, was given a four-match Champions League ban by UEFA for his X-rated verbal attack on referee Tom Henning Ovrebo following his side's dramatic Champions League exit to Barcelona in 2009.
Drogba harangued Ovrebo after the final whistle, called the official a f***ing disgrace live on TV and had to be led away by teammates.
Rooney was heard to use the F-word twice, the first after scoring his third goal from the penalty spot and the second when he appeared to respond to an off-camera remark.
But it is likely he will receive a ticking off and be warned over his future conduct because of his public apology, released by the club after the match.
FA chiefs resisted the temptation to act on the matter over the weekend so they could allow the whole disciplinary team to analyse the footage thoroughly before passing judgment.
It is also understood there was a fear within the FA that making a snap decision to charge the England striker could lead to litigation from United.
The FA could charge the England forward with bringing the game into disrepute and, even though they may not come down hard on him, it is understood senior FA chiefs are dismayed with his behaviour.
FA director Sir Trevor Brooking said: "There will be a decision. It was a surprise, after scoring a hat-trick, to react that way. It's something we will have to look at."
The Premier League's global appeal means the footage has already been aired around the world and the sight of Rooney swearing on television has tainted the image of English football, a view that is not lost on the FA's top brass.
The FA are also annoyed at the timing of Rooney's rant ... less than a week after the Premier League revealed a new initiative to crack down on vitriolic abuse towards referees from next season.
It's not the first time Rooney has found himself in trouble for speaking into a camera. He criticised booing England fans after the dismal 0-0 draw against Algeria in the World Cup last summer and said: "Nice to see your home fans booing you. That's loyal supporters.""
Again, he later apologised for his comments.
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, meanwhile, was given a four-match Champions League ban by UEFA for his X-rated verbal attack on referee Tom Henning Ovrebo following his side's dramatic Champions League exit to Barcelona in 2009.
Drogba harangued Ovrebo after the final whistle, called the official a f***ing disgrace live on TV and had to be led away by teammates.
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