Aston Villa's Leandro Bacuna given six-game ban for barging assistant referee

He shoved assistant Mark Russell after a throw-in was awarded to the Rams.

Aston Villa's Leandro Bacuna given six-game ban for barging assistant referee

Aston Villa's Leandro Bacuna will serve a six-game ban for barging an assistant referee.

The Dutchman, who plays as a midfielder and as a full-back, was dismissed by referee Andre Marriner in the 94th minute of the 1-0 victory over Derby in the Championship last Saturday.

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