Chris Stokes Banned For One Game

Last updated : 10 June 2016 By CNS Staff

Coventry City defender Chris Stokes has been handed a one match ban by the Football Association.

Stokes has been banned by the FA for a tweet he made which included the word "Faggots".

The defender was charged for  comment which was deemed abusive and/or insulting and/or improper. It was further alleged that it was an “Aggravated Breach” as it included a reference to sexual orientation.

Stokes was fined £1,000 and warned as to his future conduct.  

 
 
 
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