FA study Ian Holloway's rant

The Football Association will review Ian Holloway’s comments before deciding whether to punish the Crystal Palace manager for criticising Mark Clattenburg.

Holloway was angry with the referee for awarding Tottenham a penalty in yesterday’s 1-0 defeat, claiming match officials favour bigger teams.

He said: “I had this with Blackpool. Certain clubs get fouls and others don’t.”

Holloway said he would have to “learn what a foul is” after Spurs were given a penalty when a cross by Aaron Lennon hit Dean Moxey’s outstretched arm.

He also claimed that Clattenburg and his assistants missed a foul by Nacer Chadli on Stephen Dobbie in the build-up. Spurs debutant Roberto Soldado scored the winner from the spot to ensure that Palace’s return to the Premier League ended in defeat.

If there is sufficient evidence to suggest Holloway (above) has questioned the impartiality of the officials he could face a touchline ban or a fine.