Elliott charged over Bellamy clash

Leicester City captain Matt Elliott has been charged with violent and threatening behaviour by the Football Association after a clash with Coventry striker Craig Bellamy in their game at Highfield Road earlier this month.

Elliott appeared to catch Bellamy in the face with his right elbow in an off-the-ball incident midway through the second half of the match.

Referee Steve Dunn took no action at the time, but the incident was picked up by television cameras.

If the case is proven then Elliott could face a three-match ban - the mandatory punishment handed out if a player is sent off for violent conduct.

It is the second time that Elliott, who has to decide whether to seek a personal hearing, will be in the FA dock over alleged use of the elbow in 15 months.

Meanwhile, Sheffield Wednesday manager Paul Jewell faces a touchline ban after being charged with misconduct by the Football Association.

He has been charged with making "insulting and abusive comments to match officials" during Wednesday's Worthington Cup quarter-final against Birmingham on 12 December.

The FA have also written to the Owls manager to warn him of his future conduct after a further reported incident during the Sheffield derby on Saturday.

He was ordered to leave the touchline and sit in the stands on both occasions and looks likely to receive at least a three-match ban.