Newcastle boss faces improper conduct charge for head-butt

Alan Pardew has been charged with improper conduct over his clash with Hull midfielder David Meyler, the FA has announced.

The 52-year-old Newcastle manager has until 6pm on Thursday to respond to the charge, which has been described in an FA statement as “non-standard”.

The statement said: “Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has been charged in relation to an incident in his side’s game against Hull City on March 1, 2014.