Danny Macklin left his position at AFC Wimbledon on 8 SeptemberFormer AFC Wimbledon managing director Danny Macklin has been banned from football for 14 weeks after admitting making abusive and sexist comments about a female colleague. Macklin, 42, used words that were "aggressive, violent and badly misogynistic", a Football Association hearing was told. Macklin was banned until 25 March and must also complete an education course. The recording was obtained by The Times, with Macklin telling the commission his mental health had "suffered greatly" since the article. Wimbledon issued a brief statement external-link after the decision, saying the club "strives to be a responsible and inclusive community club at all times".

Source: Express January 12, 2024 12:21 UTC