FA Condemns Boo Boys

The England left back made a vital mistake in yesterday's World Cup Qualifying match against Kazakhstan by gifting the ball to Zhambyi Kukeyev, who coolly slotted home to get the Kazakhs an unexpected goal that put them back in the game, just 2-1 behind.

England eventually won the game 5-1, with late goals from Rio Ferdinand, Wayne Rooney and Jermain Defoe ensuring no upset for the well organised Kazakhstani team.

After Kazakhstan had scored their goal however, a section of the crowd began to boo Cole whenever he got the ball, and were making their feelings clear.

After a short period, a few more sections of the crowd began to applaud and cheer Cole whenever he got the ball to drown out the smaller section of dissenters in the crowd.

An FA Spokesman told the Daily Mail, "It is crazy that a section of our own supporters are booing one of our own players.  

"That is clearly not going to help the team during the course of a game, and certainly not the individual being booed."

Cole is not the only player to suffer booing at the new Wembley stadium, with fellow England stars Frank Lampard and David Bentley receiving the same treatment.

Lampard was booed due to a lack of form, whereas Bentley was booed because of his decision to pull out of the England Under-21 squad just days before the start of the Under-21 European Championships in Holland, meaning a replacement could not be called up in time.

Intimate details of Cole's private life have been revealed to the press in recent times and his move from Arsenal to London rivals Chelsea in controversial circumstances has still not been forgotten by some fans.

The Spokeman continued, "Unfortunately, we are all aware that we have had problems of this kind since we have come back to the new Wembley.  

"That is why Fabio Capello stressed before the game we needed the crowd with us.

"The supporters yesterday really got behind us for the vast majority of the game, and there was a great atmosphere during the first half in particular. 

"Several players have said they were encouraged to see large numbers in the crowd applauding Ashley Cole to counter-balance those booing him. 

"It is unfair on all the fans who have come to the game with the best intentions of supporting the team throughout."

The FA and the majority of the England fans will hope that the boo boys refrain from booing individuals during England's next World Cup qualifier against Belarus in Minsk on Wednesday, and will instead get behind the team.
 
Nick Turner