They're saying it was Ramires who claimed he heard the slur, not Mikel, so perhaps Ramires' English is subpar.
Poor English or not though, The FA need to come down hard on Ramires, if he's the source of the conflict. An example needs to be made so that players don't continue hurling rancid accusations against referees who they don't like.
The mistrust and hatred is too deep there for them to accomplish anything of significance. Now Israel will use the Iranian-made rockets that Hamas used against them as justification for engagement with Iran. Maybe this is what Israel wanted all along.
I think with Drogba gone, and Lampard and Terry both at the back end of their careers, winning over the players at Chelsea isn't the daunting task it may have been a couple of years ago. I think Pep will do a good job for them.
Looks like Downing is going back to Boro on loan...With Nani injured, Ferguson won't be loaning Young out...Milner would be the most likely, but still not very likely at all.