Sligo Rovers manager John Russell has received a three-game touchline ban following his sending-off at the end of last Sunday evening’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division game against St Patrick’s Athletic in Dublin.
Russell was sent to the stands deep in injury-time after protesting against referee Rob Hennessy’s decision to award a penalty to St Pat’s.
Footage of the incident suggested that Rovers Ellis Champman didn’t make any contact with St Pat’s Luke Turner – but the ref pointed to the spot.
Brandon Kavanagh converted the spot-kick and the goal proved to be the matchwinner (3-2) for the home side at Inchicore.
Russell’s suspension means he will be absent from the touchline for Saturday’s league game against leaders Shelbourne, the away trip to Drogheda – and the team’s FAI Cup quarter-final tie against UCD.
Rovers Head of Strength & Conditioning, Tom French, also received a three-match ban – having received a red card at the end of last Sunday’s game.
Earlier this week, Rovers confirmed they hadcontacted the FAI over over the officiating during last weekend’s fixture.
