Holgate’s FA threat

MASON Holgate could face a Football Association charge for alleged homophobic tweets sent from a now deleted Twitter account more than five years ago, it is understood.

T h e FA is already investigating Holgate’s claim he was racially abused by Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino after the pair clashed in last week’s FA Cup thirdround game at Anfield, which the home side won 2-1.

But it is now believed the governing body is also aware of three tweets he apparently sent in 2012 and 2013 that contain pejorative terms for gay men and it may launch a formal investigation.