Glenn Roeder, the Norwich City manager, has been charged with improper conduct following the 2-1 defeat by Bristol City in March.

Lee Clark, the club's assistant manager, has also been charged after the pair clashed with Andy D'Urso, the referee, after he awarded a controversial free-kick which subsequently led to Bristol City's winning goal.

D'Urso's decision, which came deep into stoppage time, allowed Steve Brooker to head in Jamie McAllister's free-kick. However, Roeder insists the free-kick should have been awarded to Norwich following a handball by a Bristol City player.

An FA statement read: "The charges relate to the pair's behaviour towards match officials at the end of Norwich's match against Bristol City on 29 March. Roeder and Clark have until 21 April to respond to the charge."