Football
League Two footballer gets 13-game ban for making a homophobic comment to opponent
Tranmere Rovers midfielder Sam Finley has been fined and banned for 13 matches after admitting an FA misconduct charge for an alleged homophobic comment aimed at an opposition player. Finley will also participate in a mandatory education programme for breaching the FA Rule E3 during a League Two clash against Walsall in January.
The 32-year-old was sent off in the first half of Tranmere’s 5-1 defeat, 15 minutes after exchanging words with Walsall striker Jamille Matt. Finley’s language towards Matt was allegedly abusive and/or insulting and/or improper contrary to FA Rule E3.1. A Football Association statement added: “It was further alleged that this constitutes an ‘aggravated breach’, which is defined in FA Rule E3.2, as it included a reference – whether express or implied – to sexual orientation.”
