In Defence Of The Toon Army!

Last updated : 27 August 2007 By Footy Mad - Editor

Southgate blasted Newcastle boo boys for subjecting Mido to, what he claimed were, sick terrorist taunts.

Middlesbrough's new Egyptian striker was abused after scoring his second goal for the club.

Mido promptly gestured to Newcastle fans as he celebrated his 29th-minute finish - and was immediately booked by referee Mike Dean.

Southgate: "It's okay for 3,000 to abuse one person. But when the boot is on the other foot, he gets punished.

"In terms of civil liberties, I find that very strange. After scoring the goal, we had to calm him down a bit."

Civil liberties? Newcastle fans chant ... Newcastle fans sing ... and I understand this doesn't happen at the Riverside very often.

But for God's sake Southgate ... GET A LIFE!