LIONS boss Kenny Jackett has backed defender Alan Dunne after he was charged by the FA over comments on his Twitter account.

The online social networking site has become a huge hit among footballers and supporters alike.

However, the potential downside of Twitter became clear when Dunne admitted an FA charge after retweeting a comment critical of the referee's performance following the defender's dismissal against Birmingham earlier this month.

And the Millwall manager revealed letters have now been sent out to his entire squad as a result of the Dunne case.

"Twitter has exploded on to the football scene and to some degree it needs some censorship, whether it's internal from the clubs or from the Football Association," said Jackett.

"We've sent out letters to say professionally we have to withhold any personal information or thoughts that they want it put on there.

"It's come from the chairman and the board of directors to everybody, but my players are sensible enough to know now we need to refrain from doing that.

The gaffer admits the social networking tool can make it difficult for not just himself, but for all managers at other clubs and added Dunne will receive his full backing.

Jackett said: "Alan wants to state his case because he thinks he has a good case to answer for.

"He's a very solid character and I would vouch for him to be responsible.

"Individually I think he has a good case to put to The FA.

"The whole situation with Twitter does make a manager's job difficult at times because it can lead to very individual opinions.

"I take every individual case, as I will do with Alan, and hear each case to make sure we give every player the right to reply and talk about the situation.

"Alan Dunne is a very responsible lad, he has a very solid personality and he's experienced as well, so I do think whatever he says I would think he has a good case with my backing."

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