Chelsea make quick u-turn on call for Boro tie to take place behind closed doors

Chelsea and sporting integrity do not belong in the same sentence, says Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson

Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson at the Riverside Stadium

Chelsea have withdrawn their "bizarre" request to get Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final against Middlesbrough at the Riverside played behind closed doors.

An FA spokesperson confirmed the club have stepped back from the demand following "constructive talks".