£10k fine for club

The club's E mail bulletin reports, 'On October 2nd Charlton were charged by the Football Association with failing to control their players against Hull City, and then the Addicks were fined a mandatory £5,000 when six players were shown yellow cards by Rob Styles against Plymouth Argyle on October 23rd. The fine doubles for each offence, so the latest transgression on Saturday means Charlton face a further £10,000 fine.'

The referee on Saturday was officious and failed to control the game. The club should not be fined, he should be docked his match fee. I usually research the referee before the game, but failed to do so on this occasion. He seems to be a regional manager with the FA which perhaps says it all.