Drogba admits to coin-throwing charge
Reuters - Monday 17 November 2008, 17:50
LONDON - Chelsea striker Didier Drogba
will discover on Tuesday whether he is to be punished for
throwing a coin at Burnley fans after the FA said he had
admitted a charge of violent conduct.
"Chelsea forward Didier Drogba has admitted a charge of
violent conduct," a statement on the FA website said on Monday. "A regulatory commission will hear the case
tomorrow based on video evidence and written submissions."
Drogba was charged last week following the incident at
Stamford Bridge on Wednesday when he reacted angrily to objects
being thrown from an area containing Burnley supporters while he
celebrated his first goal of the season.
The Ivory Coast striker, who was also booked for his
celebrations, apologised immediately after the League Cup
fourth-round tie.
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher was banned for three
matches in 2002 for throwing a coin back at Arsenal supporters.
Police also investigated the Drogba incident after a
complaint from a member of the public.
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