Referee observer charged over alleged language referencing 'race, ethnic origin or nationality'

A referee match observer is facing potential action from the Football Association after allegedly using “abusive or insulting” language with reference to “race, ethnic origin or nationality” before a League One fixture.Brian Curson, a former English Football League referee, has been charged with a breach of FA rules after alleged misconduct before November’s League One fixture between Luton Town and Rotherham United.Advertisement