Thursday, December 15, 2016

Cardiff defender Sol Bamba charged by FA over red card outburst

Cardiff defender Sol Bamba charged by FA over red card outburst

Cardiff defender Sol Bamba has been charged by the Football Association over his red card rage against Ipswich on December 10.

The 31-year-old pulled up injured after a late tackle from Ipswich’s Jonathan Douglas, and video footage of his angry reaction went viral online.

WATCH: Cardiff defender Sol Bamba loses it and takes on Neil Warnock after red card against Ipswich

Bamba first shoved a member of his club’s medical staff before confronting officials and tussling with a number of players.

Shown a red card for his action, he then clashed with Bluesbirds manager Neil Warnock before he left the pitch.

A statement on the FA's website read: "It is alleged that his language and/or behaviour in or around the 69th minute of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening and is considered sufficiently serious to warrant an additional sanction."

Speaking shortly after the game, Warnock said of the incident: "I __have no complaints about the red card. It is disappointing that we lose one of our best players for three matches.

"I didn't really want to talk to Sol after the game so I will see him tomorrow. He just lost his rag but it was an aggressive attitude and I don't condone Sol's behaviour.

"He is distraught in the dressing room and quite rightly. For me, he is one of the best in the Championship and that was a blemish I haven't seen in his make-up."

Bamba has until 6pm on December 16 to respond to the charge.