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Beren Cross

Leeds United charged by The FA for celebrating Championship title too hard

Leeds United have had their wrists slapped by The FA for celebrating their Championship title triumph too vigorously at Derby County last month.

After watching both West Bromwich Albion and Brentford conspire to hand the Whites the championship across the last weekend of the campaign, they went to Derby with nothing to play for.

After wiping the floor with the Rams, United proceeded to celebrate on the pitch after full-time with banners, champagne and pyrotechnics in front of the assembled media.

The Football Association has given the Elland Road outfit until September 3 to respond to the charge, which accuses the club of failing to ensure its employees failed to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion.

The FA released the following: "Leeds United FC has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E20 following its EFL Championship fixture against Derby County FC on July 19, 2020.

"It is alleged the club failed to ensure its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion as pyrotechnic devices were used following the conclusion of the fixture.

"The club has until September 3, 2020 to provide a response."

The Whites released a statement on Thursday afternoon accepting the charge.

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