Moyes shocked at FA charge
Everton boss David Moyes has expressed his surprise at the Football Association’s decision to charge the club with failing to control their players.
The club now have a fortnight to respond to the charge which relates to a melee involving several players from both sides during the 1-1 draw at Middlesbrough on Sunday.
Referee Dermot Gallagher chose not to punish anyone at the time but the FA decided action was necessary after studying video evidence.
The incident occurred in the Boro goalmouth after a challenge by Duncan Ferguson on keeper Mark Schwarzer late in the second half.
Moyes told the club’s official website, www.evertonfc.com: “I’m surprised. I’d like to know the actual individual who called the charge because if there is one they have no understanding of football.
“It was just a challenge. Someone went for the ball, the ball was dropped and that was it.”
