Dorking Wanderers manager Marc White has been handed a six-game touchline suspension by the Football Association (FA) following comments he made, according to a post made on the club's official X handle. The FA took action against White for remarks deemed inappropriate, which the club later clarified were meant to be humorous.
The National League side issued a statement on social media acknowledging the ban. “Following (intended fun) comments made on a podcast regarding women drivers, First Team Manager Marc White has received a six-game touchline suspension to be served from the beginning of the league season,” the club posted on X.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! In the clip, which was circulated online, White made a remark referencing women referees and drivers. He said, "Fantastic record last year. I think 12-stadium ban it was in total, which beat my previous best. Yeah. Beat my previous best."
“This year, I’ve gone easy, mate. Obviously, more women refs (referees) now. So you have to pay a bit more respect. Do you know what I mean? You have to pay a bit more respect like help them park. Do you know what I mean? But, yeah. But, yeah, I’m getting a bit better," said the coach as he burst out laughing.
White, who is also the founder of Dorking Wanderers, has played a pivotal role in the club’s rise through the English football pyramid. The suspension means he will be restricted from the technical area for the first six league games of the upcoming season.
Dorking Wanderers are yet to confirm if a fine accompanies the suspension. As of now, no formal appeal has been lodged by the club.
Dorking finished sixth in the National League N / S (North South) this season after securing 86 points from 46 games in the previous season.
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