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The FA have imposed an extended ban and a fine on a Manchester United coach for alleged misconduct towards an official.
During United’s 2-1 home win against Brentford last month, there was much controversy surrounding the visitors’ equaliser before half-time.
Matthijs de Ligt was brought off the pitch before a corner in the fourth minute of additional time, due to visible bleeding around his head.
However, the defender insisted that the blood was dry and that he was able to continue.
Ethan Pinnock ended up scoring from the corner for Brentford, much to United’s frustration who temporarily had 10 players on the pitch.
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As well as De Ligt, multiple coaches surrounded the fourth official on the touchline after the goal and continued to hound him in the tunnel leading to the dressing rooms.
Darren Fletcher was thought to be the worst perpetrator and it was, after the game, decided that he would receive a sanction for his behaviour.
The FA have now released a statement detailing the terms of his punishment – the 40-year-old will serve a three-game touchline ban and has been ordered to pay a £7,500 fine.
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Official Statement
The statement read:
‘An independent Regulatory Commission has imposed a three-match extended touchline ban and £7,500 fine on Darren Fletcher for misconduct at Manchester United’s Premier League match against Brentford on Saturday 19 October.
‘The FA alleged that the coach acted in an improper and/or confrontational manner and/or that he used abusive and/or insulting words towards the fourth official and the referee and/or assistant referees around the tunnel area at half time.
‘Darren Fletcher admitted to this misconduct but denied that he was abusive. However, the Regulatory Commission found this to be proven and imposed his sanctions.
‘The Regulatory Commission’s written reasons for its decisions will be published in due course.’
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