Tranmere Rovers midfielder receives 13-match ban for homophobic remarks
Robert Sykes
Dailysports's expert
After the English League Two match against Walsall, Tranmere Rovers midfielder Sam Finley called opponent Jamille Matt a 'homophobic' term, resulting in a rather severe punishment.
Details: The Football Association handed Finley a 13-match suspension and a £2,000 fine for remarks deemed 'offensive' and constituting a 'serious breach, as they referenced sexual orientation.'
It's worth noting that Finley got off relatively lightly, as the association initially sought a six-month suspension due to the midfielder's third serious offense. However, an independent commission stated there were mitigating circumstances.
Reminder: In the match held on January 11 this year, the 32-year-old Finley was sent off by the 38th minute after receiving a second yellow card, and Tranmere suffered a 1-5 defeat to Walsall.
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