Soc: Four clubs charged with misconduct

AAP Sports News (Australia), February, 2000

> AAP Sports News (Australia) 02-15-2000 Soc: Four clubs charged with misconduct LONDON, Feb 14 Reuters - Four English premier league soccer clubs were charged with misconduct today after a weekend of player violence on and off the pitch. Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Wimbledon have all been accused of failing to control their players, FA spokesman Steve Double said. Leeds United's Ian Harte received a separate misconduct charge for allegedly stamping on Tottenham's Chris Perry during Saturday's Elland Road clash. Chelsea's Dennis Wise, Wimbledon defender Kenny Cunningham and coach Mick Harford have also been charged after a confrontation in the players' tunnel following their match on Saturday. The FA said it would...

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