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Cardiff now face an FAW commission hearing into the incident and Sam Hammam has been formally written to regarding his pitchsides walks.

The statement from the FAW is

"Following an extensive joint investigation by the Football Association of Wales and The Football Association in to the events that transpired during and after the Cardiff City v Leeds United match played on the 6th January 2002, the Football Association of Wales has today charged Cardiff City Football Club.

The Football Association of Wales can also confirm that Sam Hammam, the Chairman of Cardiff City Football Club, has been formally written to addressing issues that have been raised in relation to his actions during games.

These decisions are based on the evidence, both written and video, that formed part of the investigation.

As per the Rules of the Football Association of Wales, Cardiff City Football Club has 10 days to formally reply to this charge. Following a reply, this Association will proceed with appointing a Commission to formally hear this matter."

The statement from The FA is

" The Football Association and the Football Association of Wales have conducted a full investigation into the events at the match between Cardiff City and Leeds United at Ninian Park on January 6th.

The Football Association of Wales today issued charges against Cardiff City. It is the responsibility of The Football Association to consider the conduct of Leeds United supporters.

The F.A. recognises that Leeds United fans did throw objects onto the pitch. While this in itself is unacceptable, the reports we have received indicate that this was not for sustained periods.

The F.A. has therefore issued a warning to Leeds United regarding the future conduct of its supporters. We will also be holding a meeting with safety officials at Elland Road and the local police; the events at the match against Cardiff will be discussed and measures to prevent any repetition will be considered.

The F.A. welcomes the fact that South Wales Police are to send video evidence to their colleagues in West Yorkshire to assist in making further retrospective arrests; we also welcome the commitment by Leeds United to ban anyone identified as having committed an offence.

Once the disciplinary process initiated by the Football Association of Wales has been completed, The Football Association’s Challenge Cup Committee will consider whether any further action against Cardiff City is appropriate under F.A. Cup competition rules. "