Huddersfield Town assistant Nicky Cowley 'strenuously denies' FA charge

HUDDERSFIELD TOWN assistant manager Nicky Cowley has strenuously denied a Football Association charge for allegedly using abusive and/or insulting words towards a member of the Nottingham Forest coaching staff following the final whistle of the Championship fixture at the John Smith's Stadium on December 21.

Huddersfield Town assistant manager Nicky Cowley (right), pictured with Terriers chief and his brother Danny (left).

Cowley has been charged with being in breach of FA Rule E3 following the fixture, with the FA alleging that it constitutes an 'aggravated breach" in making reference to nationality.

Cowley, who has until March 17 to respond, has requested a personal hearing.

A club statement read: "Huddersfield Town acknowledges the FA’s statement regarding a charge pertaining to Nicky Cowley and the Sky Bet Championship game at home to Nottingham Forest on 21 December 2019.

"Both Nicky and the club have cooperated fully with the FA’s initial investigations into the alleged incident.

"Nicky Cowley strenuously denies the allegations made against him and will request a personal hearing over the charge.

"Huddersfield Town fully supports Nicky and will continue to support him throughout the process."

Town are due to visit the City Ground for the reverse fixture on March 18.