Darren Fletcher Receives Three-Match Touchline Ban

Darren Fletcher, Manchester United's coach, has been handed a three-match touchline ban and a £7,500 fine for misconduct during a match against Brentford on October 19. The Football Association (FA) charged him for acting in an improper manner and for allegedly using abusive language towards match officials during halftime. Although Fletcher admitted his misconduct, he denied being abusive, but the Regulatory Commission found the allegations proven. The ban will prevent him from being on the touchline during upcoming matches against Leicester, Ipswich, and Everton, although he can still join the analysts in the stands. Manchester United plans to appeal the severity of the sanctions imposed. The FA is expected to release the written reasons for its decision soon.