Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Wrexham’s James McClean Handed Three-Match FA Ban After Swansea Incident

The FA imposed the suspension after a post-match video review found violent conduct that match officials did not see.

Overview

  • McClean admitted the violent-conduct charge and accepted the standard penalty under FA Rule E1.1.
  • Wrexham confirmed he will miss Championship games against Sheffield United, Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers.
  • Footage from around the 94th minute appeared to show him flicking a boot toward Swansea winger Ronald as the player lay on the pitch.
  • Referee Oliver Langford took no action during the match, with the charge brought retrospectively based on video evidence.
  • The incident occurred in a 2-1 Swansea win, and McClean, 36, has been a regular starter and club captain for Wrexham.