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Dorking Wanderers Boss Marc White Banned for Six Games Over Remarks on Female Officials

The FA imposed the suspension after White joked that female referees needed help parking.

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Overview

  • Dorking Wanderers confirmed on June 29 that White will serve a six-game touchline ban at the start of the 2025–26 National League South season.
  • On the Undr the Cosh podcast this month White quipped about a “12-stadium ban” and said “more women refs now, so you have to pay a bit more respect like help them park.”
  • White missed matches last season under separate stadium suspensions and was banned in 2023 for improper conduct toward match officials.
  • Since founding the club in 1999, White has managed over 1,000 games and guided Dorking through 12 promotions to reach the National League.
  • The FA has signaled tougher enforcement of sexist conduct toward women officials as their presence grows in English football.