Middlesbrough and Leo Percovich charged over Birmingham City flashpoint
The Uruguayan took to Facebook this week to deny throwing a punch in the 87th-minute incident, when referee Andy Woolmer initially waved play on with Boro midfielder Marcus Tavernier down with a head injury, then stopped it before Birmingham found the net. It prompted a melee involving players from both sides.
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Hide Ad“I didn’t throw any punches as was said,” insisted Percovich.
After the game, Birmingham manager Pep Clotet accused Boro's bench of “storming the pitch”.
“After I watched the interview with Mr Clotet, the, Birmingham City manager, after the game I noticed he mentioned my person, with a misinformation,” wrote Percovich. “I feel wronged to have anything untrue said about me.
“Let me be clear, I didn’t even raise one hand.
“I was trying to protect my player, as is always my number one priority.”
Percovich and Rush were both sent off in the 1-1 draw.
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Hide AdThe clubs are charged with “failing to ensure their officials and/or players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour”, the coaches with improper conduct.
All have until Tuesday to respond.