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FA charge Leyton Orient president for kick

Brisbane Road has had an interesting recent past. Credit: PA

The Football Association have charged Leyton Orient president Francesco Becchetti with misconduct following an incident at end of the game with Portsmouth.

Italian Becchetti is accused of kicking Orient assistant manager Andy Hessenthaler after the London's club's 3-2 win.

Francesco Becchetti has been charged for misconduct following Leyton Orient's game against Portsmouth on 26 December 2015.

It is alleged that his behaviour at the end of the fixture amounts to violent and/or improper conduct.

He has until 6pm on 4 January 2016 to respond to the charge.

– FA statement