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FA charge striker Beckford

11 Feb 2009 - 14:55:39

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Leeds United striker Jermaine Beckford has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association for an incident that occurred in Monday's League One game against Millwall.

Beckford appeared to elbow Lions goalkeeper David Forde in the face and it seemed at the time that he had been booked for the incident.

However, the referee has since revealed that he booked the striker for an earlier incident and had not seen the alleged elbowing offence.

A statement on the FA's official website read: "Jermaine Beckford has been charged under FA Rule E3 (violent conduct) for an incident on the field of play which falls within Law 12 - Not seen by the match officials but caught on video.

"The FA have been advised by the match referee that Jermaine Beckford was cautioned for a pushing incident that occurred prior to the incident involving the Millwall goalkeeper.

"The participant has been offered the penalty of a three-match suspension.

"The participant has until 6pm on 12 February to admit or deny the charge. A Regulatory Commission will hear the charge on 13 February."