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JAMILLE MATT has escaped punishment after his play-off clash with Michael Doyle.

The FA have decided not to act over the incident between the Plymouth striker and the Pompey skipper in Thursday’s 2-2 draw.

And Paul Cook will be free to take his place in the dugout on Sunday after being sent to the stand at Fratton Park.

Matt used his head in the altercation – and the Blues were left fuming when he was allowed to stay on the pitch.

Cook was then dismissed for his reaction, along with Plymouth first-team coach Paul Wotton.

Referee Oliver Langford later confirmed he didn’t see the clash – leaving the path clear for retrospective action.

But an FA panel deemed the action from Matt was not worthy of a ban.

Cook spoke to the official after the game, as well as today, having a conversation with referee’s chief David Allison.

Pompey chief executive Mark Catlin confirmed the Blues boss will be able to take his place in the dugout for Sunday’s trip to Home Park.

But there could still be punishment for Cook and Wotton when a panel discuss their run-in next week.

Catlin said: ‘We understand there will be no suspension for Sunday’s game.’

Cook admitted the conduct of both benches on Thursday was not acceptable.

He said: ‘You can get engrossed in the game.

‘But the behaviour of both benches at that time was not respectful to each other.

‘Both benches have to look at themselves and think they have to be better role models.

‘The only apology you can give is getting caught in the emotions of the game.

‘Their bench was saying we wanted their lad sent off. We did. What’s the problem? He should have been sent off.

‘But we shouldn’t engage in touchline stuff like that.’

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Very lucky man indeed.

He was silly doing it, but it wasn't a 'headbutt'. He puts his head against the other fella's, and it stays there for a second or so. That is totally different from the motion of an intentional headbutt. Players go forehead to forehead all the time. Some fall on the ground and play act that they've been 'butted'. This is what the Pompey bloke did.

Retrospective common sense. How refreshing.

free like oj did it and got away with it lol

Angry wrote:

free like oj did it and got away with it lol

Speaking of OJ, did anyone watch The People Vs OJ on BBC2 recently? For a courtroom drama of which we all knew the ending, it was gripping. And yes, he was guilty as a puppy sat next to a pile of poo.

Twas a great programme

Lucky as Fcuk -was nailed on,!!

C E wrote

For me it is the right decision not to punish Jamille Antonio, as I wrote earlier. Adds more spice to 2nd leg

Frank Bullitt wrote:

Angry wrote:

free like oj did it and got away with it lol

Speaking of OJ, did anyone watch The People Vs OJ on BBC2 recently? For a courtroom drama of which we all knew the ending, it was gripping. And yes, he was guilty as a puppy sat next to a pile of poo.

i did it was very good although i couldnt help but keep thinking john travolta needs to layoff the botox whenever he came on screen.

Cook should be banned for throwing his weight around, surprised wottsy didnt give him a right hook tbh

Wotts can clearly be seen mouthing at Cook "feckin come on then"

Cook looks like he could spark wottsy out any day of the week. As for the butt, soft as fook but I've seen plenty players sent off for less than that. Am I moaning? Am I feck LMFAO it will wind them up nicely this is shaping up to be a proper game COYFLBOC's!

It ll either be burnley or colchester all over again......

Elias wrote:

It ll either be burnley or colchester all over again......

All down to what tactics Del boy decides on.