Following the FA’s statement yesterday, it is clear that a lenghty ban awaits Alan Pardew but it has people wondering just how long the ban will be for.
The FA described the incident, in which the Newcastle manager appeared to headbutt David Meyler, as “non-standard”. This means that the incident can’t be treated in the same way as other more common disciplinary matters.
The severity of the incident has led many to believe that a stadium ban could be involved, or even that he could be sacked as a result of his actions.
Former Newcastle Chairman, Freddy Sherwood, has warned the Newcastle manager to expect the worst.
“It will be bigger than a ten match ban, they will really go to town.
“Twenty million people saw it and I have a feeling the FA will make an example of him.”
