Five questions raised in light of the independent panel's ban and fine of John Terry
Of what has John Terry been found guilty?
Breach of the FA's Rule E3(2): "Using abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards Anton Ferdinand and which included a reference to colour and/or race." The charge followed the pair's exchange during Chelsea's match against QPR last October during which Terry admitted he used the words "fucking black cunt".
Why did the FA charge him after Terry was acquitted of committing a criminal offence?
The FA's charges are decided like civil legal cases, on the balance of probabilities, a lesser standard of proof than beyond reasonable doubt, required for criminal offences. Terry claimed he said "fucking black cunt" only because he was repeating it back to Ferdinand, to deny Ferdinand's accusation that Terry had used those words as an insult. Howard Riddle, the chief magistrate at Westminster magistrates court, found there was "a doubt" about whether Terry had meant it as an insult.
Why has Terry been banned for four matches when Luis Suárez was given eight?
This will not be clarified until the panel produces its full written reasons. The rule states that reference to a person's "ethnic origin, colour or race" should guide a panel into considering double the minimum four-match ban. Terry's four-match ban leaves open the possibility that the panel accepted, at least in part, Terry's defence. Suárez was given an eight-week ban for his remarks to Patrice Evra.
Is Terry likely to appeal?
Terry has 14 days to appeal after he receives the written reasons. The FA can also appeal against the sanction if it believes it has grounds to do so.
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