Illsley has called for a more robust response from the Football Association

Barnsley MP Eric Illsley wants the FA to reconsider punishing Sheffield United captain Chris Morgan for his elbow on Reds striker Iain Hume.

Illsley has tabled an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons over the incident in the Yorkshire derby match.

He told BBC Radio Sheffield: "The FA can't hide behind the respect agenda and at the same time let this kind conduct go on.

"My call is for the Football Association to take a stronger line."

The FA decided not to take any further action against Morgan after reviewing video evidence sent to them by Barnsley.

Illsley has demanded in the motion to the Commons that the FA change their mind or get rid of Respect campaign all together.

"The Football Association need to review this decision and either to take action against what can only be described as violent conduct or abandon its Respect Agenda in view of the lack of protection given to Iain Hume and the complete failure to deal properly with this issue."

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