Addicks boss lands FA charge

Charlton manager Phil Parkinson has been hit with an FA charge of improper conduct.

Parkinson was sent to the stands by referee Mark Haywood for protesting against a penalty decision during last Saturday's 3-1 defeat at Carlisle.

Speaking after the game, he said: "I was annoyed that it was a penalty. I lost my cool, which isn't good. It's a passionate game and sometimes those things happen."

Parkinson has until 6pm on Monday to respond to the charge.

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