Jewell jumps to Mourinho's aid in 'cheating' row

WIGAN manager Paul Jewell has vowed to defend Jose Mourinho if the FA charges the Chelsea boss with misconduct after he accused Lee McCulloch of "cheating".

The FA have written to Mourinho and asked him to clarify his claims following his side's 1-0 win over the Latics at Stamford Bridge.

Mourinho sparked the incident by telling defender William Gallas not to give possession back to Wigan, after they had allowed the ball to run out of play, because he believed McCulloch was feigning injury following a clash with Joe Cole.