Burton Albion’s Ben Turner handed five-match ban by the FA for racially abusing an opponent
BURTON ALBION’S Ben Turner has been handed a five-game ban by the Football Association for using racial and abusive language.
The FA announced their decision on Friday after finding the defender guilty of breaching FA Rule E3.
Ben Turner has been hit with a five-match ban for racially abusing an opponentGetty Images
Turner, 29, used the “abusive and/or insulting words” towards Nico Yennaris during the EFL Championship clash with Brentford on December 10, 2016.
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A statement from the governing body said: “Ben Turner will serve a five-match ban with immediate effect after an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing found the Burton Albion defender guilty of breaching FA Rule E3.
“The commission heard the allegation that in or around the 94th minute of the match between Brentford and Burton on Saturday 10 December 2016, Turner used abusive and/or insulting words towards Nico Yennaris, contrary to Rule E3(1).
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“It was further alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) was an ‘Aggravated Breach’ as defined in Rule E3(2), as it included a reference to ethnic origin and/or race and/or nationality.
“As well as a suspension, the commission also ruled Turner must attend an education course and has been fined £8,000.”
Turner was one of four players to be handed a yellow card for the 94th-minute incident at Griffin Park.
Burton’s Jon McLaughlin and Brentford pair of Romaine Sawyers and Yennaris also went into the book, but only Turner faces retrospective action.
The Football Association announced the Ben Turner’s punishment on FridayGetty ImagesBen Turner will now miss Burton’s upcoming clashes with Huddersfield, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Ipswich and BirminghamGetty ImagesBen Turner made the comments to Brentford’s Nico Yennaris in DecemberReuters
Turner will now miss Burton’s upcoming clashes with Huddersfield, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Ipswich and Birmingham.
In May 2013, the FA introduced new guidelines on the issues of race, sexuality, religion and disability.
The new rule states that any player found guilty will automatically be banned for at least five games.
Chelsea skipper John Terry was also banned and fined £220,000 for his incident with Anton Ferdinand, while Luis Suarez faced an eight-match suspension and a fine for his spat with Patrice Evra in 2011.
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