I could have understood it if this was a home game (not condoned, but partially understood the atmosphere at the first pre-season home friendly, esp. with Sammy scoring a screamer), but to do this at an away ground is appalling.
The whole 'being left out against Darlington' for 'fitness reasons' is really worrying.
The guy hasn't been injured. He's a beast, fitness-wise.
God, I'll be so angry if we sell Tiote.