Adebayor handed new ban and fine
Adebayor's appeal for wrongful dismissal was turned down
Arsenal's Emmanuel Adebayor has been banned for an additional game
and fined £7,500 for his reaction after he was sent off in the
Carling Cup final.
The striker had to be hauled off the pitch after being dismissed
for aiming a punch at Chelsea's Frank Lampard.
Despite Adebayor's appeal, the Football Association found him
guilty of "reacting aggressively and failing to leave the field of
play immediately".
Adebayor was banned for three games for the initial offence.
The 23-year-old's appeal against the red card failed and he has
already sat out the FA Cup replay against Blackburn and the
Premiership meeting with Reading.
He will also miss the league matches against Aston Villa and
Everton.
A statement from the FA read: "In sentencing, the commission stated
that it had taken into account Adebayor's playing record and the
mitigation offered.
"Adebayor is currently serving a three-match suspension following
his sending-off during the match.
"This additional suspension will come into effect after those three
games have been completed."
Meanwhile, Arsenal have admitted a charge of failing to control
their players and/or officials.
Chelsea have already admitted the same charge and both clubs have
requested personal hearings.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has also responded to an FA request
to explain comments made about one of the assistant referees in the
Carling Cup final and about the FA's disciplinary procedures.
Wenger's response will now be considered by the FA.
