Haim denies Rooney reaction FA charge

BOLTON defender Tal Ben Haim has denied a charge by the FA of improper conduct relating to his clash with Wayne Rooney last month.

The Israeli fell to the turf after Rooney shoved him in the face and was charged with improper conduct following the match against Manchester United on St Stephen’s Day.

He has denied the allegation and requested a personal hearing, to be scheduled in due course.