John Terry claimed in an interview with Chelsea TV, which was subsequently widely reported, that Graham Poll had given him conflicting reasons for his second yellow card, saying: "On the pitch Graham Poll said to me that it was for the barge on Ghaly where I just kept running. Then after the game he then said to me it was for the fall when me and Ledley King fell so, you know, he’s obviously had a look at it, or got people to look at it and decided that’s probably the best option for him and it covers every angle for him."

This claim is denied by Graham Poll. The charge has been brought on the basis that John Terry's comments question Graham Poll’s integrity and therefore constitute improper conduct.

He has until 15 December to respond to the charge.

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Graham Poll has also been cleared by The FA of saying anything inappropriate towards Chelsea players during the same match regarding their discipline. Responses sought from Ashley Cole, Frank Lampard, Chelsea FC and the match officials confirm that Poll did not say that Chelsea needed "to be taught a lesson". There will no action against any parties on this matter.

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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been reminded of his responsibilities for media comments related to Poll's performance in the same match and asked to use the relevant official channels to give feedback on the performance of referees. He will not face any formal disciplinary action.