Micah Richards accepts FA charge over Swansea tunnel incident

Micah Richards has accepted a Football Association charge of improper conduct after an incident in the tunnel following Aston Villa's 2-1 home defeat to Swansea.Villa captain Richards had until 6pm on Thursday to reply to the charge and opted against an appeal.The former Manchester City defender had clashed on the pitch with Swans defender Federico Fernandez - an incident that did not require censure - but continued arguing with the Argentinian once the teams left the field.

Source: PA