Wolves sporting director Hobbs charged by FA

Wolves sporting director Matt Hobbs has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association.

The charge relates to an incident following their 2-1 defeat by Manchester City on Sunday, with Wolves unhappy that John Stones' injury-time winner was allowed to stand.

The defender's header was awarded by referee Chris Kavanagh, after initially being disallowed because Bernardo Silva was standing in an offside position.

The FA has already written to Wolves boss Gary O'Neil to ask for his observations following his comments about officials after the match.

An FA statement read: "Matt Hobbs allegedly acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive words towards the match official/s around the tunnel area after the final whistle. He has until Monday, 28 October to respond."

It is the second time in less than a year Hobbs has been charged with misconduct.

In November 2023 the 44-year-old was given a one-game stadium suspension and ordered to pay £4,000 after admitting using 'improper and/or abusive and/or insulting' language towards a match official.

Hobbs was upset Newcastle were awarded a controversial penalty after Hwang Hee-chan conceded a spot-kick for a challenge on Fabian Schar in the 2-2 draw at Molineux.