Former Fulham striker in trouble

Leeds' on-loan striker Geoff Horsfield is facing a Football Association misconduct charge after being reported for using abusing and/or insulting words to assistant referee Phil Sharp following his dismissal at Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Horsfield has already been handed a three-match ban for the red card he received for clashing with Palace defender Mark Hudson, but now faces an additional charge.

The experienced forward has apologised for his reaction to the sending-off and has until 6pm on Tuesday night to admit or deny the charge with a disciplinary commission due to hear the case next week.

The 32-year-old forward told his club's website www.leedsunited.com: "I apologise for what I said.

"It was in the heat of the moment because I didn't think I deserved to be sent off. I apologise for any offence I may have caused."

Much-travelled striker Horsfield joined the Whites from Sheffield United until Christmas, when boss Kevin Blackwell has the option of signing him on a permanent deal.