Blackpool manager receives five-match stadium ban

The English Football Association has given Blackpool manager Paul Ince a five-match stadium ban over his abusive and violent post-match behaviour.

The former England midfielder had been sent to the stands late on in the September 14 second-tier match at Bournemouth for throwing a bottle which struck a supporter.

The misconduct charges related to Ince’s behaviour around the tunnel after the game.

The FA found Ince guilty of violent conduct toward a match official and said his behaviour was threatening while using abusive or insulting language.