Daniel Farke banned and fined by FA for red card against Man City as Leeds boss claims referee ’embarrassed me in front of the whole world’
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has been issued a touchline suspension and a significant financial penalty following his dismissal against Manchester City last week.
Farke made headlines on 28 February after his team narrow 1-0 loss to City. At the final whistle, the Leeds United manager approached referee Peter Bankes, leading to the first red card of his professional coaching career.
The FA subsequently charged the 49-year-old with a breach of Law 12, alleging a confrontation with the match officials.
Daniel Farke sent off by Referee Peter Bankes at full time during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Manchester City. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)
Farke opted to admit the charge of misconduct immediately, leading to an official sanction that includes a one-match touchline ban and an £8,000 fine.
After admitting to a charge of misconduct for his post-match conduct on the Elland Road pitch, the German coach expressed his deep frustration, claiming the referee’s decision to brandish a red card was an unnecessary public humiliation.
Farke was adamant that his intentions were peaceful, explaining that he merely sought clarification regarding the lack of additional stoppage time. “I jogged over,” the Leeds boss insisted. “Not one bad word. No swear words or bad language. I just wanted to ask him why he didn’t add any [further stoppage time] on. He didn’t speak to me and just pulled out the red card.”
He expressed his disbelief at the severity of the punishment, stating: “To pull out a red card and embarrass me in front of the whole world, I wasn’t happy. Even the assistants were shocked the red card was shown.”
The suspension means Farke will be absent from the dugout for Sunday’s FA Cup fifth-round tie, when Leeds play against his former club, Norwich City.
