FA to probe derby incidents

Last updated : 27 August 2003 By Mark Heys
The Football Association are set to probe a number of incidents which took place in Saturday's 2-2 draw between Bolton Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers at the weekend.

Referee Andy D'Urso has included a couple of incidents from the weekend's derby in his match report including the conduct of Rovers manager Graeme Souness who ran down the touchline in front of the opposing supporters to celebrate his side's late late equaliser which was scored by Dwight Yorke.

Brad Friedel's attack on the ballboy may also be looked into after the Rovers goalkeeper grabbed the youngster to retreive the matchball following a late free kick.

This comes just days after a Blackburn Rovers official was sent a £200 bill after damages to a door by the Away dressing Room at the Reebok Stadium was damaged following the dismissal of Blackburn midfielder Steven Reid.

It is not yet known whether Souness will be charged by the FA but the authorities will look into the report before making a decision.