Chelsea Boss Vows to Appeal against £50,000 FA Fine

Jose Mourinho, Chelsea manager says he will appeal against a £50,000 fine from the Football Association which he has called "a disgrace." Mourinho said officials were afraid to award his team penalties after referee Robert Madley denied the Blues a spot-kick in a 3-1 loss to Southampton.

It would be recalled that the 52-year-old had also been given a suspended one-match stadium ban on Wednesday. However, the Portuguese will not face further punishment from the FA.

The governing body is less concerned about criticism of itself than criticism aimed at individuals and match officials, as this could call into questioning of their integrity.

While briefing newsmen on Friday, Mourinho, whose team plays Aston Villa on Saturday, said: "I have to be honest with myself. We have got the written reasons [for his fine from the FA] and I have decided to appeal.

"Now is the time to stop with my opinions and not to add anything more. I was objective in my sadness at the situation."

On whether his current relationship with the FA may harm his aspirations to one day manage England, Mourinho added: "Maybe I am naive but, for me, English football fans and the English passion for the game is what makes me like this country and this football so much. That is not the FA. It is the people."

Mourinho on Thursday said of the decision to fine him: "I'm happy I don't have an electronic tag.

"£50,000 is a disgrace. The possibility of getting a stadium ban is astonishing."