by L-type » Thu Dec 30, 2004 6:00 am
http://skysports.planetfootball.com/list.asp?hlid=246848
Manchester United ace Rooney pushed Bolton Wanderers defender Ben Haim in the face towards the end of the first half.
Rooney escaped censure from referee Dermot Gallagher but, after reviewing video evidence, The FA have charged the England international with violent conduct.
Ben Haim has been charged with improper conduct by The FA, seemingly in response to his theatrical reaction to Rooney's shove.
An FA statement outlined the charges to both players, with Rooney due to have his case heard this week and he could face a possible three-game suspension starting on New Year's Day against Middlesbrough.
"Manchester United's Wayne Rooney has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3 for violent conduct," read a statement on The FA's official website.
"In addition, Bolton Wanderers defender Tal Ben Haim has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3 for improper conduct.
"The charges relate to an incident involving the two players during the match at Old Trafford on Sunday 26 December.
"In line with The FA's new Fast Track disciplinary system, Wayne Rooney is required to respond to the charge by 6pm on Thursday 30 December.
"If he accepts the charge, the automatic penalty is a three-match suspension. If he denies the charge, the case will be heard at a Disciplinary Commission on Friday 31 December.
"Tal Ben Haim has until 20 January to respond to the charge. The Fast Track disciplinary system does not apply to this case."
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