FA charge Blues with player conduct charge...

Last updated : 23 March 2006 By Paul Lagan

Chelsea have been hit with another FA charge.
This time it's to failing to control their players during the match at Fulham on 19 March.

The charge relates to the conduct of Chelsea players following the red card shown to William Gallas in the final minute.

Referee Mike Dean and Assistant Referee Andy Williams reported to The FA that, in their view, a number of players had surrounded Williams in an aggressive manner.

Mike Dean also confirmed that, in his view, the conduct of Fulham players in the 57th minute did not warrant a report to The FA.

The FA has written to William Gallas warning him to his future conduct in relation to his gestures to Fulham fans following the sending-off.

The FA is also investigating the pitch invasion following the final whistle and has requested detailed reports from the police and Fulham FC.

Chelsea have until April 7 to respond to the charge.

No doubt Chelsea will again argue that it's one rule for them and another for Fulham, Arsenal or whoever.