NEWCASTLE UNITED MANAGER Alan Pardew has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association, after he pushed linesman Stuart Burt during the 2-1 win over Tottenham on Saturday.
Pardew now faces the prospect of a fine and/or touchline ban for an action he himself described as “stupid” and “inexcusable.”
The former Southampton and West Ham boss immediately went to Burt and referee Martin Atkinson – who had sent him to the stands – to apologise after the game.
Pardew said: “It was ridiculous and I apologised publicly. He was right in front of me and I thought the ball was out and I shoved him. I went to see him and told him it was stupid and I don’t know what I was thinking.”
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However, that has not stopped the FA from taking action.
“The FA has today [Monday 20 August 2012] charged Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew with misconduct following his side’s match against Tottenham Hotspur on 18 August 2012,” read a statement.
“Pardew has until 4pm on 23 August 2012 to respond to the charge.”
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew charged by the FA for pushing linesman
NEWCASTLE UNITED MANAGER Alan Pardew has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association, after he pushed linesman Stuart Burt during the 2-1 win over Tottenham on Saturday.
Pardew now faces the prospect of a fine and/or touchline ban for an action he himself described as “stupid” and “inexcusable.”
The former Southampton and West Ham boss immediately went to Burt and referee Martin Atkinson – who had sent him to the stands – to apologise after the game.
Pardew said: “It was ridiculous and I apologised publicly. He was right in front of me and I thought the ball was out and I shoved him. I went to see him and told him it was stupid and I don’t know what I was thinking.”
However, that has not stopped the FA from taking action.
“Pardew has until 4pm on 23 August 2012 to respond to the charge.”
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