Anelka challenges FA charge...

@smadeley_star: The statement does not state whether he plans to contest the charge, but it seems highly unlikely he'd say this and they admit it. #wba

@smadeley_star: As stated earlier, the statement from Anelka does not confirm he will contest the charge, although it stands to reason that he will. #wba

@smadeley_star: Full story: Anelka demands that FA drop charges against him and insists "I am not anti-Semitic or racist" #wba http://t.co/QmSlPV7ePK

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What do you expect from the fa

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The madness continues:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2544475/Kick-Out-ready-axe-Lukaku-defending-Anelka-quenelle-gesture.html

@WBAFCofficial: Albion can confirm that Nicolas Anelka has denied an FA charge and requested a personal hearing.

PUBLISHED

19:15 23rd January 2014

Official WBA statement

WEST Bromwich Albion can confirm that Nicolas Anelka has denied an FA charge regarding the gesture he made after scoring his first goal against West Ham United on December 28.

The striker has requested a personal hearing.

The Club will make no further comment until The FA’s disciplinary process has reached a conclusion.

Read more at http://www.wba.co.uk/news/article/anelka-denies-fa-charge-1312655.aspx#z3d6oZYqlkz9M18g.99

@smadeley_star: Anelka has requested personal hearing, which is likely to extend the process. But the FA will be keen to settle it as soon as possible. #wba