Barnet boss gets nine-game ban for abusing female refereeImage source, ShutterstockImage caption, Dean Brennan led Barnet to promotion from the National League last seasonPublished58 minutes agoBarnet manager Dean Brennan has been given a nine-game ban for verbally abusing a female referee and making reference to her gender.Brennan was charged by the Football Association for the incident during their home defeat by Shrewsbury on 6 September, when he was sent off midway through the first half for dissent by referee Kirsty Dowle.
The 45-year-old denied the charge at a hearing but an independent commission found otherwise and issued the suspension as well as a £2,000 fine and mandatory education course.
“Throughout this case I have categorically denied the FA charge of discrimination,” Brennan reported in a statement.
“Whilst the panel have come to their conclusion, which I have to respect, I do not agree with their decision.”
The FA reported the written reasons in the case and the decision would be published in due course.
