Ricoh Dismissal Sees Pools Boss Banned

Last updated : 25 April 2013 By Covsupport News Service

Hartlepool United manager John Hughes has been given a two game touchline ban by the FA after he was sent off at half-time of the 1-0 defeat to Coventry City at the Ricoh Arena.

Hughes had spoken to the referee about Cody McDonald's goal and was sent to the stand.

He was at an FA Disciplinary hearing at Wembley Stadium today and was found guilty of misconduct and given the two game ban which starts immediately and means that he will be in the stand for Pools game against Crawley on Saturday.