Reid is charged over clash

BLACKBURN’S Steven Reid has been charged with improper conduct by the FA following a clash with Birmingham’s Jesper Gronkjaer.

Reid appeared to elbow Gronkjaer in the stomach during the 3-3 draw at Ewood Park on Sunday.

Referee Neale Barry took no action against the Republic of Ireland midfielder at the time. The former Millwall player has until December 7 to give a response to the charge.