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FA Bans Preston Boss Heckingbottom for Misconduct
12 Dec
Summary
- Manager Paul Heckingbottom received a three-game ban from the FA.
- He was found guilty of misconduct and using improper language.
- He must also pay a £10,000 fine for the offense.
Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom has been issued a three-game touchline ban by the Football Association due to misconduct. The charge related to his actions during a pre-match briefing before a Championship fixture against Watford in November, where he reportedly acted improperly and used abusive language towards a match official.
Having accepted responsibility for the charge, an independent commission has also imposed a £10,000 fine on Heckingbottom. This sanction is his third touchline ban of the current year, with previous suspensions also being handed out in February and May for similar incidents.
As a result of this ban, Heckingbottom will be absent from the dugout for Preston's upcoming games. These include the away fixture at Oxford United, the home match against Norwich City on December 20th, and the Boxing Day away game at Stoke City.
