The FA has charged a former Rangers defender for using racial remarks.
Jack Simpson, a former Rangers defender, has been charged with racial abuse against a former Cardiff City teammate.
The FA has stated that the 26-year-old, who was a member of Rangers’ championship-winning squad in 2020/21, has been charged with misconduct in relation to the claims made during Cardiff’s pre-season tour in July.
He left Cardiff City at the end of August after appearing in 23 Championship games for the club.
According to the FA, Simpson has until October 10 to answer.
“Jack Simpson, a former Cardiff City player, has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3 for misconduct that occurred on their pre-season tour to Portugal in July 2023,” said a statement.
“It is alleged that the defender’s language towards a teammate was abusive, insulting, and/or inappropriate, in violation of FA Rule E3.1.”
“It’s further alleged that this constitutes a ‘aggravated breach’, which is defined in FA Rule E3.2, as it included a reference – whether express or implied – to race and/or colour.”
Weymouth-born Simpson began his career at Bournemouth before spending 18 months with Rangers before joining Cardiff in August 2022.
Cardiff confirmed Simpson’s departure in a brief 16-word statement on August 31.
It read: “We can confirm that Jack Simpson has today left Cardiff City Football Club by mutual consent.”
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