Dave Whelan has been given another week by the Football Association to respond to a charge of racism.
The Wigan Athletic chairman facing action over his comments that Jews are “shrewd people” who “chase money more than everybody else”.
The FA said: “Following a request by Dave Whelan, the FA has granted him an extension to the date by which he had to reply to his misconduct charge for media comments. The Wigan Athletic chairman now has until 6pm on Friday 12 December 2014 to respond to the charge.”
The governing body has charged Mr Whelan with breaching two rules relating to improper conduct and racism.
