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<TR><TD colspan="3"><DIV class=mxb><DIV class=sh>Roeder denies 'racism cover-up' </DIV></DIV></TD></TR><TR><TD width="416" valign="top"><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=203 align=right border=0><TBODY><TR><TD><DIV>
<DIV class=cap>Roeder apologised, but insists it was not for racist comment</DIV></DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder has denied trying to cover up accusations of racial abuse by midfielder Emre, who faces a Football Association charge.
Roeder admits going into the Everton dressing room at the end of Newcastle's 3-0 defeat to apologise for an incident involving the Turkish midfielder.
But he said:"At no time did I make any apology for racist comments because Emre had told me what he had said.
"And while not being particularly pleasant, it was not racist."
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</TD><TD class=sibStdQuote><DIV><DIV class=mva><DIV id=q1></DIV>I was doing the decent thing because I am sensitive to the image of the sport <DIV id=q2></DIV><BR clear=all></DIV></DIV><DIV class=mva><DIV class=mva>Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder</DIV></DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Roeder added: "I strongly deny the allegations that I was involved in a racist cover-up in relation to events that occurred during our match with Everton.
"At the conclusion of the match, I went into the opposition dressing room to apologise for what had been an ugly incident on the pitch.
"I was doing the decent thing because I am sensitive to the image of the sport."
The FA has since charged Emre with "using racially aggravated abusive and/or insulting words" following the incident, which occurred after Newcastle had been awarded a penalty.
Emre became involved in angry exchanges with Everton trio Tim Howard, Joleon Lescott and Joseph Yobo, with players from both sides trying to calm frayed tempers.
Referee Dermot Gallagher consulted his assistant, but having not heard what was said he spoke to the former Inter Milan star, but took no further action.
He later reported to the FA that he had been informed of the allegations and an investigation was launched.
Everton were asked for their observations and although Roeder later revealed he believed the matter was closed, the midfielder was then charged.
He has until 29 January to respond and has indicated that he will strongly deny the charge.
Roeder has promised the club's support in his fight to clear his name while voicing his own distaste for racism. </TD></TR>
<DIV class=cap>Roeder apologised, but insists it was not for racist comment</DIV></DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder has denied trying to cover up accusations of racial abuse by midfielder Emre, who faces a Football Association charge. Roeder admits going into the Everton dressing room at the end of Newcastle's 3-0 defeat to apologise for an incident involving the Turkish midfielder.
But he said:"At no time did I make any apology for racist comments because Emre had told me what he had said.
"And while not being particularly pleasant, it was not racist."
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=208 align=right border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width=5>
</TD><TD class=sibStdQuote><DIV><DIV class=mva><DIV id=q1></DIV>I was doing the decent thing because I am sensitive to the image of the sport <DIV id=q2></DIV><BR clear=all></DIV></DIV><DIV class=mva><DIV class=mva>Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder</DIV></DIV></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>Roeder added: "I strongly deny the allegations that I was involved in a racist cover-up in relation to events that occurred during our match with Everton.
"At the conclusion of the match, I went into the opposition dressing room to apologise for what had been an ugly incident on the pitch.
"I was doing the decent thing because I am sensitive to the image of the sport."
The FA has since charged Emre with "using racially aggravated abusive and/or insulting words" following the incident, which occurred after Newcastle had been awarded a penalty.
Emre became involved in angry exchanges with Everton trio Tim Howard, Joleon Lescott and Joseph Yobo, with players from both sides trying to calm frayed tempers.
Referee Dermot Gallagher consulted his assistant, but having not heard what was said he spoke to the former Inter Milan star, but took no further action.
He later reported to the FA that he had been informed of the allegations and an investigation was launched.
Everton were asked for their observations and although Roeder later revealed he believed the matter was closed, the midfielder was then charged.
He has until 29 January to respond and has indicated that he will strongly deny the charge.
Roeder has promised the club's support in his fight to clear his name while voicing his own distaste for racism. </TD></TR>