Middlesbrough have blasted Chelsea for their 'bizarre and without any merit' request to play the FA Cup quarter final tie on Saturday evening at the Riverside Stadium behind closed doors. after the Government rejected their request to Jordan Weal Women Jersey sell tickets to their supporters.They had received an allocation of over 4,500, but only sold several hundred prior to the sanctions being imposed on owner Roman Abramovich, leaving Chelsea to operate under a Michal Neuvirth Men Jersey special licence.That licence included the banning of selling match tickets, and Chelsea requested the game to be played behind closed Sean Couturier Men Jersey doors due to 'matters of sporting integrity'. : , however it has faced heavy backlash from Middlesbrough who have slammed the statement as 'bizarre and without any merit', as well as stating it's 'ironic' of Chelsea to ask for something based off of 'sporting integrity'.A read:Scroll to ContinueChairman Steve Gibson also was quick to slam their opposition and Bernie Parent Kids Jersey wants the request to be kicked out, as well as Bruce Buck, Chelsea chairman, who he indicates was in charge Brian Propp Jersey of the decision.Gibson told the : "The , while the .Follow Absolute Chelsea on: | | |