Football Association charges Newcastle manager Alan Pardew with improper conduct over headbutt

THE Football Association has charged Newcastle manager Alan Pardew with improper conduct for headbutting an opposing player.

THE Football Association has charged Newcastle manager Alan Pardew with improper conduct for headbutting an opposing player during a Premier League match.

Pardew is facing a lengthy ban following his confrontation with Hull midfielder David Meyler during last weekend’s match. He has until Friday morning (EDT) to respond to the charge.

Pardew has already been sanctioned by Newcastle, accepting a formal warning and a $A194,000 fine.

At the KC Stadium, Meyler initially barged into Pardew as he looked to retrieve the ball for a throw-in. After squaring up to Meyler before moving his head in the direction of the player’s face, Pardew was sent to the stands.

Newcastle won the match 4-1.