Barnes is rightly free to face Swansea

Last updated : 23 February 2015 By Tony Scholes

I've had my say in my match report, entitled 'Mee - Minute 81' so will be making no further comment other than to say any other decision would have been totally wrong. I now await any potential appeal and any charge against the Chelsea manager for his awful comments on Burnley Football Club and Ashley Barnes.

Having made their decision, the FA said: "In the vast majority of challenges for the ball, no retrospective action is taken as the incident has been seen by the match officials.

"Retrospective action was introduced as a deterrent for 'off the ball incidents' (e.g. kicks, stamps etc.) committed out of sight of officials.

"The whole game is in agreement that, in the vast majority of cases, match officials are best placed to deal with incidents to avoid re-refereeing.

"In line with this rationale, FA confirm no further action in relation to Ashley Barnes as incident was seen by the officials."

I, and every Burnley fan, can now look forward to seeing Barnes take his place this coming Saturday for the visit of Swansea to Turf Moor.