Hull have been given encouragement by the Football Association’s action against Doncaster’s Richie Wellens ahead of the deadline for a complaint being lodged over the Cesc Fabregas spitting row.

Everton manager David Moyes may be back in front of Football Association disciplinary bosses early than he anticipated after labelling officials at Soho Square as “a law unto themselves”.

ONE of Sir Alex’s favourite deflection-mode gripes, which he tends to wheel out when we have just lost, is that the fixture list is somehow mysteriously nobbled against us every year.

The Football Association have not yet ruled out taking further action against Sheffield United skipper Chris Morgan for his challenge on Iain Hume last weekend which left the Barnsley striker with a fractured skull.

Joey Barton could still face a Football Association charge despite Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor’s decision not to lodge an official complaint over an alleged remark made by the Newcastle midfielder during Monday night’s match at St James’ Park.

ARSENE WENGER heads to Sunderland tomorrow confident Arsenal can get their Premier League campaign back on track following a shock home defeat by Hull last weekend.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has called for any abuse – whether racist or otherwise – to be stamped out of the game.

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Any hopes Joey Barton had of enjoying a quiet pre-season were obliterated last night as the Football Association charged him with violent conduct.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association over his assault on Ousmane Dabo 15 months ago.

Chelsea and Manchester United have been given an extra two days to provide information on last weekend’s post-match scuffle between players and staff at Stamford Bridge.

Alexander Hleb will miss the rest of Arsenal’s season through suspension after he accepted a charge of violent conduct from the Football Association.

West Ham have appealed against the red card shown to Lee Bowyer in Saturday’s Barclays Premier League clash with Birmingham.

Paul Jewell hopes that “ridiculous bureaucracy” does not get in the way of Derby being granted a work permit for Australia midfielder Mile Sterjovski.

England coach Fabio Capello has promised the Italian authorities his full cooperation during their tax investigation.

Fabio Capello began work at Soho Square this morning and declared he has been wanting to manage England “for a long time”.

WAYNE ROONEY does not subscribe to the Dave Kitson theory about the FA Cup.

IT was the gasp that gave it away. When Nico Kranjcar’s streaky long-range shot bounced off Scott Carson’s chest and skidded into the bottom corner o f his net, it sounded as if Wembley had been winded.

The Football Association are unlikely to be deterred from making contact with Jose Mourinho over the vacant England manager’s job despite reports the former Chelsea boss is no longer interested in succeeding Steve McClaren.

GARETH BARRY has been around Villa Park long enough to know all about false dawns, but despite the harsh footballing lesson delivered by Arsenal he believes there is enough evidence to suggest that Aston Villa can at least mount a serious challenge for a UEFA Cup place this season.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has been charged by the Football Association following his finger-jabbing attack on referee Mark Clattenburg at the Reebok Stadium on Saturday.

FA CHAIRMAN Geoff Thompson has admitted England’s failure to qualify for next summer’s Euro 2008 finals is an “embarrassment” which left his board with no choice but to sack manager Steve McClaren.

Steve McClaren was today sacked as England manager, the Football Association announced.

THE Football Association cast aside their caution yesterday and announced England will join the race to host the 2018 World Cup.

Leeds chairman Ken Bates has confirmed the club are going to appeal to the Football Association against the 15-point deduction imposed by the Football League.

The Football Association will consider legal action against people who sold tickets illegally for the FA Cup final at the new Wembley.

The Premier League have backed Newcastle's claim for compensation from the Football Association for the injury Michael Owen suffered while on England duty.

Arsene Wenger is confident Arsenal will again see the best of injured captain Thierry Henry next season.

Arsenal went some way to putting a troubled week behind them with a 2-1 victory over Reading at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will again face Football Association officials following his latest outburst as the fall-out from the mass brawl at the Carling Cup final continues.

Arsenal defender Kolo Toure has apologised for his part in the Carling Cup melee – and hopes The Football Association will show leniency once they have reviewed video evidence of the incident at the Millennium Stadium.

The Football Association will await the arrival of Howard Webb’s official report into yesterday’s Carling Cup Final before deciding whether to take further action over the brawl which saw three players sent off.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp has until February 27 to respond to a charge of using abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official by the Football Association following his side’s win against Manchester City on Saturday.

Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce has admitted he has had a “brief conversation” with the Football Association over the possibility of succeeding Peter Taylor as England Under-21 coach.

Officials from the Stevens bung inquiry will tomorrow hand over the names of eight agents who refused to help their investigations to the English FA – but the identity of those Premier League clubs who breached transfer rules will not be revealed.

Marseille sporting director Jose Inigo has laughed off rumours linking Sven-Goran Eriksson with the coach’s position at the club, insisting Albert Emon will still be in charge after the winter break.

Wigan midfielder Lee McCulloch has today been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association.

Part-time England coach Steve Round has left his job at Middlesbrough.

Sven-Goran Eriksson insists he is serious about seeking a return to management - despite continuing to receive a substantial income from the Football Association.

IT’S a disease that won’t go away of its own volition. The ‘authorities’ that speak loudly of their intentions have, so far, failed utterly to address the problem.

ARSENE WENGER has refused to apologise for his recent confrontation with Alan Pardew on the Upton Park touchline and has claimed he was provoked by the West Ham manager’s “disrespectful behaviour”.

THE Football Association have accused their Croatian counterparts of failing to execute agreed security measures prior to this month’s Euro 2008 qualifier in Zagreb.

STEVE McCLAREN put on the bravest face he could find — but he will need more than that to convince a nation he can lead England to Euro 2008.

Wayne Rooney has taken a swipe at the Football Association over the three-match ban which has contributed to his poor form so far this season.