Wellens cleared in 'spitting' row

Published : 28 Apr 2009 16:09:43

Doncaster Rovers midfielder Richie Wellens has been cleared by the Football Association of spitting in the face of Swansea's Leon Britton.The 29-year-old was charged with improper conduct after the incident. The alleged incident happened following Doncaster's 3-1 defeat at The Liberty Stadium on 21 February. Wellens was asked to respond to the charge and he was cleared of the allegations at an FA hearing and will face no further action. Rovers boss Sean O'Driscoll said: "We are pleased tha.... read more