slight precedent

Added to this, Middlesbrough were faced with the wrath of the Football Association for postponing a fixture against Blackburn Rovers at short notice. The club's officials insisted that manager Bryan Robson had been unable to field a team due to a severe injury and illness crisis among his players, but this didn't prevent the Football Association from docking the club 3 points.

Posted By: SCC 28, Feb 22, 08:57:08