Chesterfield boss Cook charged with misconduct

Cook was sent off at half-time during Chesterfield's 4-1 loss at Newport County last Friday and faces charges for improper behaviour and abusive language towards the referee.

Chesterfield manager Paul Cook has been charged with misconduct by The Football Association following his dismissal during his side's 4-1 defeat at Newport County last Friday. Cook was sent off at half-time by referee Zac Kennard-Kettle with Chesterfield already trailing 3-0. The FA has charged him with improper behaviour and/or abusive and insulting language towards the match official both before and after his red card. Cook has until 9 November to respond to the charges.