Eustace charged by FA for 'bias' comments

Blackburn Rovers head coach John Eustace has been charged by the Football Association with misconduct following comments made to the media after their 1-1 draw against Leeds United on New Years Day.

Referee Oliver Langford awarded Leeds a late penalty after defender Dom Hyam's challenge caused Leeds forward Mateo Joseph to fall in the box, a decision which Eustace labelled as "soft" and suggested would not be awarded to the visiting team.

It was then converted by Leeds defender Pascal Struijk in the 88th minute to provide an opener before Rovers equalised two minutes later.

The FA's statement read: "It's alleged that (Eustace) acted in an improper manner during post-match media interviews by making comments that imply bias and/or question the integrity of a match official and/or are not in the best interests of the game."

Eustace has until 20 January to respond to the charges.