Boro forward blasts Newcastle fans

Posted on 28th August 2007

MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough player Mido has hit back at Newcastle United supporters who taunted him with anti-Islamic chants during the Tyne-Tees derby. The forward, who is a recent recruit by Middlesbrough, described as ridiculous the fans who subjected him to chants of “Mido, he’s got a bomb,” and appeared more concerned with the booking he received for “security” reasons after he silenced his detractors.

Mido scored to make it 1-1 during the derby match on Sunday. Newcastle United took the lead once more however following Mido’s strike but Julio Arca pulled Middlesbrough level again as the game finished 2-2.

“I am used to it from opposition fans,” said the Boro player. “I just think it was ridiculous. I was really frustrated when the referee gave me a yellow card as I don’t think I deserved a booking, but that is football I suppose and you just have to get on with it. It made me want to score more goals. I was very delighted to have scored once and wanted another. But I heard it. It was very clear and I understood what they were saying.”

Mido was cautioned by referee Mike Dean after scoring his goal when he responded to the chants by making a ‘hush’ sign in front of the 3,000-strong band of visiting supporters.

“I just don’t understand why I got booked,” he said. “I was told it was for security reasons but I don’t see how that is possible. I don’t see what I did that would affect security of the fans. I just put my finger to my mouth to say quiet.”

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