Jewell hearing date set

A personal hearing has been scheduled for May 16 with regard to a Football Association charge of improper conduct and/or bringing the game into disrepute.

That relates to Jewell's remarks following Wigan's 2-1 Barclays Premiership defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on February 11.

Jewell blamed Dowd for costing his side victory - and potentially £50million should they be relegated - after making several controversial decisions which went against the Latics.

Jewell was left incensed when his side were denied an 80th-minute penalty when Emile Heskey was fouled by Mathieu Flamini inside the area.

That could have led to Wigan taking a 2-0 lead and a red card for Flamini, however, Dowd waved play on. Within seconds, Dowd further angered Jewell by not letting Josip Skoko back onto the pitch after he had received treatment.

The Australian was left on the sidelines as Fitz Hall scored the own goal which led to Arsenal's comeback win, with Flamini setting up the equaliser from an offside position.

Afterwards Jewell claimed Dowd had made "a catalogue of mistakes".

Jewell further berated Dowd by adding: "He has cost our team the points - it could cost us £50million. Referees just do not realise the significance of football matches."

Last month Jewell was handed a two-match touchline ban - suspended for 12 months - and a £2,000 fine for his rant at Dowd on the pitch immediately after the final whistle.