Charlton manager Lee Bowyer says he is “surprised and disappointed” to have been given a three-match touchline ban and a fine by the Football Association after admitting a misconduct charge over comments he made to a referee. Bowyer told Charlton’s official website: “I’m surprised and disappointed with the ban. An FA statement said: “Charlton Athletic manager, Lee Bowyer, has admitted a charge of improper conduct and/or questioning the integrity of a Match Official and received a three match touchline ban and a £4,000 fine. “The incident took place during the EFL Championship fixture between Charlton Athletic and Swansea City on 2 October 2019. “The ban will take immediate effect.”Bowyer’s Charlton sit 10th in the Championship table with 18 points from 11 matches.

Source: Express October 16, 2019 13:30 UTC