Blues star chargedBirmingham midfielder Nicky Butt has been charged by the English FA for "abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official".
The former Manchester United man was sent off against Portsmouth on Saturday after kicking out at Dario Silva in the 1-1 draw.
Blues boss Steve Bruce complained that the dismissal was harsh and that Silva escaped with a yellow card.
Butt has until 1800 BST on Tuesday to respond and a disciplinary commission will hear his case on 27 September.
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