Southampton’s Charlie Austin handed two-game ban for gesture to away fans

10 January 2019 08:58
• Austin admits he made gesture to Manchester City fans• Troy Deeney charged by FA over remarks about refereeThe Southampton striker Charlie Austin has been handed a two-match suspension by the FA after admitting making a gesture towards Manchester City fans during the recent Premier League game at St Mary’s.Austin admitted the FA charge after appearing to gesture towards the away fans as he was substituted during Southampton’s 3-1 defeat at St Mary’s on 30 December. The 29-year-old will miss Saturday’s Premier League trip to Leicester and the home FA Cup replay against Derby on Wednesday. Related: Manolo Gabbiadini to move from Southampton to Sampdoria for £10.8m Related: José Mourinho breaks cover to rule himself out of Benfica managerial role Continue readingreadfullarticle

Source: TheGuardian