Roberto Martinez charged for referee comments after Wigan's 4-0 defeat by Manchester United Martinez described Welbeck's challenge as "completely reckless," adding: "It is a red card, for a Wigan player, Manchester United, everyone." The comments prompted the FA to charge the former Swansea boss. They said: "The charge is in relation to an alleged breach of FA Rule E3 concerning media comments which implied that the match referee and/or match officials in general are motivated by bias and/or brought the game into disrepute." Martinez has until 4pm on Thursday to respond to the charge.