The linesman who awarded the controversial goal that knocked Chelsea out of the Champions League today insisted he was “100% convinced” he made the right decision.

Birmingham will not be appealing against the three-match ban handed to Robbie Savage for violent conduct by the Football Association today.

Mark Bosnich, sacked by Chelsea for testing positive for cocaine and suspended from football worldwide by the Football Association, faces a wait of weeks or even months before discovering if he has a future in the sport.