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Hull City Want Swift Conclusion To Francesc Fabregas Incident
Everyone involved in the notorious spitting row is now hoping for a swift conclusion...
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Mar 29, 2009 6:42:47 PM
Hull City chairman Paul Duffen has stated that he would welcome a swift end to the spitting row involving his club and Arsenal's Francesc Fabregas.
The Tigers' assistant manager, Brian Horton, has accused the Arsenal star of spitting at him after the Gunners triumphed over Hull at the Emirates Stadium in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
The Tigers boss Phil Brown has come out in support of his assistant, and the club have taken the incident to the Football Association, who are now investigating the event.
The young Spaniard had claimed the incident was over but Hull are adamant that nothing has been sorted out, and they are waiting for the FA's verdict.
Duffen is insistent that his club are concentrating on football matters, rather than incidents off the pitch.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Duffen said, "There is certainly no question that Hull City would rather focus on football matters.
"And if there was an accommodation between the football clubs, that would be an elegant way of moving forward.
The Tigers' assistant manager, Brian Horton, has accused the Arsenal star of spitting at him after the Gunners triumphed over Hull at the Emirates Stadium in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
The Tigers boss Phil Brown has come out in support of his assistant, and the club have taken the incident to the Football Association, who are now investigating the event.
The young Spaniard had claimed the incident was over but Hull are adamant that nothing has been sorted out, and they are waiting for the FA's verdict.
Duffen is insistent that his club are concentrating on football matters, rather than incidents off the pitch.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Duffen said, "There is certainly no question that Hull City would rather focus on football matters.
"And if there was an accommodation between the football clubs, that would be an elegant way of moving forward.
"This is nothing to do with anything other than an incident which has been picked up, and followed through, by the regulatory authorities and we are, therefore, co-operating with that fully.
"If there could be an easier way of moving forward which was less of a drama then, of course, we would be happy with that."
Duffen also feels that the FA will get to the bottom of the incident and find out what happened.
"There's no question in my mind that Brian Horton, Phil Brown and the coaching staff and players saw something happen that evening," he added.
"I have absolutely no doubt something took place and I'm sure the inquiry will find out all those facts and details."
Hull's immediate concern is the game on Saturday at the KC Stadium against Portsmouth. It is a relegation battle that both teams need to win to increase their chances of survival.
Nick Turner, Goal.com
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