Emre set to escape FA rap
Newcastle midfielder Emre is expected to escape a Football Association charge over allegations he made racist remarks during his side's defeat at Everton.
The 26-year-old Turkish international became embroiled in an angry confrontation with Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard and defender Joleon Lescott in the game at Goodison Park last weekend, and allegations of racism surfaced later.
However, Magpies boss Glenn Roeder believes the matter has been dealt with.
He said: “The matter is closed. There is no charge to be answered. Everton are comfortable with that as well. It is a closed matter as far as I am concerned. It has really bothered Emre, as you can imagine.
“We have black players in the team and in the squad and we are all together, we are all the same.”
Referee Dermot Gallagher did not hear the alleged comments, but said in his report to the Football Association he had been informed of the claims.
The FA wrote to Everton to request further information, but while the governing body were this morning awaiting the club’s response, Roeder does not expect the matter to be taken any further.
The former Inter Milan star is currently battling a groin injury ahead of tomorrow’s FA Cup third-round trip to Coca-Cola Championship leaders Birmingham.
