Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo and player Morgan Gibbs-White have been handed bans following a controversial draw with Brighton last month, as reported by The Independent. The Portuguese boss received a three-match touchline ban from the FA due to remarks made after the 2-2 draw at the Amex Stadium. The ban includes an additional game triggered from a previous suspended ban related to incidents at Everton last season.
Gibbs-White has also been suspended for one game due to misconduct following his dismissal during the match against Brighton. The player was shown a second yellow card by referee Rob Jones after a challenge on Brighton forward Joao Pedro. Nottingham Forest assistant, Rui Pedro Silva, expressed uncertainty about the decision, stating that in his view, it was a fair and good tackle that did not warrant a second yellow card.
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler was also fined £8,000 and sent off during the same match. The incident at the end of the game led to a series of disciplinary actions from the FA. Updates on this story are expected to follow as the situation develops.
For more information about the ban and the aftermath of the ill-tempered draw between Nottingham Forest and Brighton, stay tuned for further updates.