Butt Kicks But And Sees Red

Last updated : 19 September 2005 By Footy Mad - Editor

Newcastle's Nicky Butt, let's not forget he is only at Birmingham on loan, has been charged by the Football Association with making abusive comments to a match official.

The midfielder was sent off against Portsmouth on Saturday for kicking Dario Silva, and life for him doesn't seem to be any brighter in the Midlands than on Tyneside.

Having been dismissed by referee Dermot Gallagher, Butt was seen on television to direct his displeasure at the linesman whom Gallagher had consulted prior to showing the red card.

Butt has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3 and has until 6pm on Tuesday to respond. A disciplinary commission will hear the case on Tuesday, September 27.