Marinakis Banned; Nottingham Forest Appeals

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has been handed a five-match stadium ban by the FA for improper conduct following a match against Fulham. The incident occurred around the tunnel area after Forest's 1-0 defeat on September 28, which saw Marinakis' behavior deemed 'improper' by an independent Regulatory Commission, despite his denial of the charges. This disciplinary action coincides with Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo receiving a three-match ban and a £55,000 fine for misconduct during a match against Brighton. Additionally, midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White was suspended for one match and fined £20,000, while Brighton manager Fabian Huerzeler was fined £8,000 for misconduct. Nottingham Forest has lodged an appeal against the decision concerning Marinakis. This series of events marks another tension point in Forest's dealings with football's governing bodies after a significant fine earlier for a social media post critical of VAR decisions.