FA charge Wigan chairman Dave Whelan for "aggravated" breach of conduct

Dave Whelan has been charged by the FA.

Following last week's comments to the media, the Wigan chairman has been charged for abusive/insulting/improper conduct today and has until December 5 to respond.

In a statement, the FA announced:

'The FA has charged Dave Whelan in relation to media comments.

It is alleged the Wigan Athletic chairman breached FA Rule E3[1] in that his comments were abusive and/or insulting and/or constitute improper conduct and/or bring the game into disrepute. It is further alleged that this is an ‘Aggravated Breach’ as defined by FA Rule E3[2] as it included a reference to ethnic origin and/or race and/or nationality and/or religion or belief. Mr Whelan has until 6pm on 5 December 2014 to respond to the charge.'

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FA charge Wigan chairman Dave Whelan for “aggravated” breach of conduct

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Dave Whelan has been charged by the FA.

Dave Whelan has been charged by the FA.

FA charge Wigan chairman Dave Whelan for “aggravated” breach of conduct

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Dave Whelan has been charged by the FA.

Dave Whelan has been charged by the FA.

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