Manchester United boss Mourinho avoids touchline ban for allegedly mouthing obscenities
Daily MailThe FA are considering an appeal after losing their landmark case against Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho. Jose Mourinho has avoided punishment for an alleged expletive-laden outburst at Old Trafford Mourinho launched into a rant after his side came back from two goals down to beat Newcastle Mourinho is believed to have been furious by the charge – the first of its kind in English football - after allegedly mouthing obscenities into a camera as he strode towards the Old Trafford tunnel. The Manchester United boss could have faced a touchline ban if he had been found guilty Alexis Sanchez's winner had lifted some of the pressure off Mourinho's shoulders at United Former United striker Wayne Rooney was slapped with a two-match ban for swearing into a television camera while celebrating during a game against West Ham in 2011. An FA statement read: 'A charge against Jose Mourinho for allegedly using language which was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper has been found not proven following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing today.