Eight-game ban for player who verbally abused Paul McShane

The FA judged that the abuse constituted an “aggravated breach” as it included a reference to the former international’s nationality.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020 - 15:27

Liam Mackey

Accrington midfielder Sam Finley has been banned for eight games for verbal abuse of Rochdale's Irish defender Paul McShane in a League One game in January.

The FA judged that the abuse constituted an “aggravated breach” as it included a reference to the former international’s nationality.

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