TRANMERE ROVERS star Sam Finley has been hit with a 13-MATCH suspension for an “aggravated breach” of FA rules.
The midfielder was accused of using “abusive and or insulting” language for a reference to a Walsall player’s sexual orientation.
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Finley admitted the breach of rules, which has resulted in the FA handing him a mammoth suspension and a £2,000 fine.
“An FA statement read: “An independent Regulatory Commission has imposed a 13-match suspension, £2,000 fine and mandatory education programme on Sam Finley for a breach of FA Rule E3 during the EFL League Two fixture between Tranmere Rovers and Walsall on Saturday 11 January 2025.
” It was alleged that the midfielder’s language towards a Walsall player around the 23rd minute was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper contrary to FA Rule E3.1.
“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.
“Sam Finley subsequently admitted the charge against him.”
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