FA charges Newcastle manager Alan Pardew over headbutt

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew, as expected, has been charged by the Football Association over an incident during his side’s 4-1 win against Hull.

Pardew has been charged by improper conduct after he appeared to headbutt Hull’s David Meyler at St James’ Park on Saturday.

He was quick to apologise for his conduct, while Newcastle responded by fining him £100,000 and issuing him with a formal warning, but he is facing a severe punishment from the FA.

“Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has been charged in relation to an incident in his side’s game against Hull City on 1 March 2014,” the FA statement read.

“It is alleged that in the 72nd minute of the 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 6 March 2014 to respond to the charge.”

It has been suggested that Pardew could become the first manager to be handed a stadium ban.