Vardy charged by FA with improper conduct

Jamie Vardy
Vardy

Leicester City striker, Jamie Vardy, was on Monday charged with improper conduct by the Football Association, following his sending off against West Ham United in their 2-2 Premier League draw.

Leicester have also been charged with failing to control their players after West Ham were awarded a penalty in the 83rd minute at the King Power Stadium on Sunday, the FA added in a statement.

Vardy was shown a second yellow card early in the second half for simulation and appeared to confront referee Jon Moss before leaving the field, a reaction that has landed him a charge by the FA.

A statement on the governing body’s website reads: “Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy has been charged with improper conduct for his behaviour following his second-half dismissal against West Ham United on Sunday 17 April 2016.

“Leicester have also been charged for failing to control their players following the awarding of an 83rd-minute penalty to West Ham.

“Both the player and the club have until 6pm on Thursday 21 April 2016 to reply to their charge.”