Chris Baird set for FA charge over 'V-sign' at Lee Mason

11 May 2011 01:06
ShareIn the dock: Baird (left) to face FA charge after his 'V-sign' during defeat to Liverpool[LNB]Fulham defender Chris Baird could face FA sanctions after flicking a V-sign at referee Lee Mason.[LNB]The full-back reacted angrily after he was booked for a challenge on Dirk Kuyt during Monday's 5-2 defeat against Liverpool with FA chiefs set to investigate the incident.[LNB]Mark Hughes' side suffered their heaviest home defeat after a rampant Liverpool side scored three goals inside the opening 20 minutes.[LNB]Baird's frustration is likely to land him in hot water with the FA[LNB]However, Fulham could argue that their defender should face no action after Wayne Rooney escaped punishment for a similar gesture, during Manchester United's 2-0 win over Chelsea in which the striker is alleged to have sworn in the direction of Chelsea's travelling supporters.[LNB]  Fulham 2 Liverpool 5: Maxi hits three as Reds claim pole position in Euro huntCraven Cottage Matchzone: Maxi the hero as Liverpool go on the rampagePREMIER LEAGUE LIVE: Fulham 2 Liverpool 5 - the action from Craven Cottage as it happenedAll the latest Fulham news, features and opinion[LNB] [LNB]  Explore more:People: Wayne Rooney, Mark Hughes Places: Liverpool

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