'Insulting words'- Ex-Brighton player charged by FA after ill-tempered Burnley and Blackburn clash

Former Brighton star and current Burnley striker Ashley Barnes is in trouble with the FA following his comments after the Clarets’ derby win against Blackburn Rovers last month
By Derren Howard
Published 1st Dec 2022, 10:12 BST
Updated 1st Dec 2022, 10:12 BST
Former Brighton striker Ashley Barnes is leading Burnley's promotion push back to the Premier LeagueFormer Brighton striker Ashley Barnes is leading Burnley's promotion push back to the Premier League
Former Brighton striker Ashley Barnes is leading Burnley's promotion push back to the Premier League

Barnes, 33, has been charged by the FA for a reference made to rivals Blackburn Rovers after the striker scored twice in the 3-0 triumph at Turf Moor.

The former Seagull, who scored 42 goals in 141 appearances for Albion between 2010-14, has been charged with breaking FA rules and has until Friday to respond.

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"Ashley Barnes has been charged with breaching FA Rule E3.1 during an interview that took place after Burnley FC's game against Blackburn Rovers FC on Sunday 13 November 2022,” An FA statement read.

"The forward's comments allegedly constitute improper conduct in that they are improper and/or bring the game into disrepute and/or use abusive and/or insulting words. Ashley Barnes has until Friday 2 December to provide a response."

Burnley are top of the Championship on 41 points from 21 matches and three ahead of second placed Sheffield United and five points clear of third placed Blackburn.

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