Source: Daily_Mail
Antolin Alcaraz charged over Wolves spit storm
The Football Association have charged Wigan captain Antolin Alcaraz, who now faces a three-match ban after being caught on camera spitting at a Wolves opponent. [LNB]Referee Lee Probert failed to spot the 83rd-minute incident, meaning the FA disciplinary chiefs can review the footage to consider an improper conduct charge. [LNB]Wigan manager Roberto Martinez, whose side slumped to an eighth straight defeat in the Barclays Premier League, also promised to look into the controversy.[LNB] Spit storm: Antolin Alcaraz is caught launching a mouthful[LNB] [LNB] [LNB]'I haven't seen it yet,' said the Spaniard. 'No-one has told me anything. I will, however, have a look at it and find out.' [LNB]Alcaraz was involved in a tussle with Christophe Berra as Wolves defended a corner late in the second half. The Paraguay centre half fell to the floor and was patted on the head by the Berra as play moved upfield. [LNB] No escape: Wigan defender Alcaraz faces a three-match ban after being charged[LNB]It then appeared that the Wigan man spat at his opposite number, sparking a furious reaction from home players. However, the stand-in skipper hit Richard Stearman instead, which sort of summed up the visitors' day. [LNB]Stearman confirmed he had been spat at but added: 'I don't want to speak about it.' [LNB]Wolves boss Mick McCarthy had not seen it, but said: 'He shouldn't be doing it. Spitting is taboo. It happened to me once when I was playing and the person who spat at me didn't come near me again. It's unacceptable behaviour.' [LNB] [LNB] [LNB]
