Chris Baird hit by FA charge over 'V-sign' at Lee Mason

ShareFulham defender Chris Baird has been charged with using an abusive and/or insulting gesture towards a match official during the Barclays Premier League game against Liverpool on Monday. The Football Association confirmed the charge this afternoon after Baird reacted to a booking by appearing to make a v-sign gesture at referee Lee Mason in the 5-2 defeat at Craven Cottage. In the dock: Baird (left) faces FA charge after his 'V-sign' during defeat to Liverpool Baird has until 6pm on Thursday to respond to the charge.  Fulham defender Baird set for FA charge over alleged 'V-sign' at refereeHughes not quitting the Cottage as Fulham boss vows: I'll be in charge next season  Explore more:Places: Liverpool Organisations: Football Association