FA hit Rio Ferdinand with four-match suspension

[Lazie]

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has been given a four-game ban after he appealed against his violent conduct charge. Ferdinand was shown on camera striking Craig ************an with his arm during United's 4-0 victory over Hull on Saturday. He was not punished at the time but has now been handed a three-game suspension for the action. And, having launched an appeal, The FA has extended the ban by an additional game.

An FA statement read: "At an Independent Regulatory Commission today, Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand was given a four-match suspension to be served with immediate effect.
"Ferdinand denied a charge of violent conduct in relation to an incident in Manchester United's home match with Hull City on Saturday 23 January 2010.
"Furthermore, the Independent Commission felt that the player's denial of the charge was frivolous and on that basis have awarded an additional one-match ban upon the statutory three-match ban awarded for violent conduct. "

[Mosiah]

if only the JFF's discplinary c'tee could be this decisive and effective! instead, we hand out $500 and $1000 fines.

[Gamma]

figget the fines because is not like seh the players mekking BIG money!

[Mosiah]

exactly! and even though the fines are small, i'm sure they are paid by someone else.

it is the player who must feel the punishment and his club. a one game suspension and a $1000 fine is nutten.