Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has been charged with improper conduct by the FA



Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has been charged by the Football Association in relation to an incident in the Magpies' game against Hull City on Saturday (1st March).

It is alleged that in the 72nd minute of the Barclays Premier League fixture, Pardew was involved in an incident with a Hull City player that amounted to improper conduct.

Due to the serious violent and/or aggressive nature of the reported behaviour this case has been designated as non-standard.

Pardew has until 6pm on Thursday (6th March) to respond to the charge.