QPR fans in racism probe

Wright was targeted after he celebrated his son's goal

The Football Association will quiz Queens Park Rangers after former footballer Ian Wright was allegedly racially abused at Loftus Road.

Wright was involved in an alleged racism row after celebrating his son, Shaun Wright-Phillips' first goal in the Carling Cup.

QPR are unlikely to face any action because they were quick to deal with the situation which resulted in two home fans being arrested.

"Our understanding is that a fan was arrested but it is important we have conversations with QPR officials to establish the facts," said an FA spokesperson.

The first QPR follower was arrested at half-time and was bailed until a later date.

A second supporter was arrested later in the match when a steward was racially abused and will be questioned later on Wednesday.

Their guy started having a word about Shaun and it got racial Ian Wright Full match report

The Wright incident caused frantic scenes in the directors' box and overshadowed Manchester City's 3-0 victory in the third round of the cup.

Rangers chief executive David Davies said: "I can confirm there were a series of exchanges between Ian Wright and a spectator. He was being racist directly at Ian.

"I asked Ian to move away as a precautionary measure so it didn't escalate.

"Our security company removed the individual concerned from his seat and Ian and a series of witnesses gave statements to the police at half-time.

"The individual was formally arrested and taken away from the ground. It's now in the hands of the police and we'll see what comes from it."

It has to send a message to people who wouldn't think about having a pop at someone on the grounds of their colour Rangers chief executive David Davies

He added: "I'll defend my club to the hilt as this incident is by no means an example of the rest of the club.

"Do I think incidents like this are the norm for our stadium? Absolutely not.

"We're a well-balanced group of people but there are always people on the fringes who behave badly.

"It's up to the club to set an example and deal with them.

"This is an incident we will deal with and have to be seen to deal with.

"It has to send a message to people who wouldn't think about having a pop at someone on the grounds of their colour."

Scotland Yard confirmed a 42-year-old man was arrested in connection with an allegation of racial abuse.

City manager Kevin Keegan calmed the former striker down after he had barged past other VIPs to confront the QPR fan when his son scored the first of his two goals.

Keegan said: "It was an unfortunate incident and not what you want to see in football.

"You can't blame Ian for celebrating Shaun's goal and what the guy said to him was totally out of order."