Derby and Forest charged over brawl that led to Davies and Clough feud

02 February 2010 18:00
Derby and Nottingham Forest have both been charged with failing to control their players following the mass melee at Pride Park on Saturday.[LNB]The FA announced the charges today but no charges have been issued against any individuals, though that could change if new evidence comes to light.[LNB]Nottingham Forest boss Billy Davies has accused Derby manager Nigel Clough of kneeing him in the back of the leg during the scuffle.[LNB] Mass melee: Nottingham Forest and Derby County players clash[LNB]The FA said in a statement: "The FA has today charged both Derby County and Nottingham Forest with failing to control their players following events at Pride Park on Saturday 30 January.[LNB]"The charges relate to a mass confrontation between players and officials from both clubs in the latter stages of the fixture. All parties have until 17 February to respond to the charges."[LNB]It is the second time this season that the clubs have been charged over a massmelee.[LNB]Earlier this season both sides were fined following a skirmish, Forest £25,000 and Derby £20,000, with £10,000 each of the fines suspended.[LNB]It now looks certain that both sides will have to pay the £10,000 as well as extra possible sanctions.[LNB] No kneed: Derby chief Clough denies deliberate attack on Forest boss DaviesFA poised to investigate Pride Park brawl between Forest and rivals Derby Derby 1 Nottingham Forest 0: Nigel Clough accused - Rams boss attacked me in touchline brawl, claims furious Billy Davies Derby created a monster... now Davies returns to haunt them with Forest[LNB]  

Source: Daily_Mail