FA seek Norris answers

Ipswich star asked to explain 'handcuff' goal celebration

Last updated: 10th November 2008

FA seek Norris answers

Norris: Goal celebration

It wasn't a handcuff sign, it was a private message but I can see why people have seen it like that.

David Norris
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The Football Association have written to Ipswich midfielder David Norris to ask for his explanation of a controversial goal celebration.

Norris appeared to make a 'handcuff' gesture in support of his jailed former Plymouth team-mate Luke McCormick after scoring for the Tractor Boys at Blackpool on Saturday.

McCormick is serving seven years and four months for causing the deaths of Arron Peak, 10, and his brother Ben, eight, in a car accident when he was under the influence of alcohol earlier this summer on his way home from Norris' wedding.

The FA have asked for Norris to explain his actions.

An FA spokesman said: "We are aware of the incident and have written to Ipswich to seek an explanation from David Norris for his actions and await his response."

Norris told the Daily Mirror: "It wasn't a handcuff sign, it was a private message but I can see why people have seen it like that.

"I apologise if anyone was offended by it.

"Luke is a friend who made a massive mistake and he is paying for that."

Mrs Peak, from Partington, Manchester, told the Mirror the apparent show of solidarity was an "insult" to her sons' memory.

"I'm disgusted. To celebrate a goal like that is disrespectful to me and my husband and my boys. He should be given a ban by his club," she said.

"Norris is doing this in front of thousands of supporters, including children, and sending out the wrong message that we can drink and drive and it's OK to kill someone."

Ipswich were unavailable for comment.