FA charges may threaten the rams defence

Last updated : 11 April 2007 By Rams Mad Editor

Darren Moore
Darren Moore charged with violent conduct by the FA
The Rams face losing central defender Darren Moore if an FA charge of violent conduct is proved following the Rams clash with Leicester City on Good Friday.

Leicester City have also had Danni Tiatto charged for a similar incident that was missed during play by referee Howard Webb and his assistance. Webb has since seen the incidents on video that the players are charged with and commented that "he would have sent both players off had he observed them at the time".

Both players have until 12th April to admit or deny the charges. Derby County are set to appeal against the charges and have put the matter in the hands of their solicitors.

If Moore is charged it could mean a three match ban if it is decided that the incident was bad enough to warrant a straight red card. This would mean the Rams having to do without Moore's services until the final game of the season.