Manchester United Star Jack Fletcher Suspended for Six Matches Over Homophobic Remark
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Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher has been suspended for six matches after using discriminatory language against Barnsley in an EFL Trophy game.
The 18-year-old midfielder accepted the FA charge for breaching rules, as he 'used insulting words including a reference, whether express or implied, to sexual orientation.'
Fletcher allegedly told an opponent, 'You see to know a lot about me, are you a gay boy?' during the verbal exchange.
In a statement, Fletcher apologised, 'I am truly sorry for the offensive word that I used in the heat of the moment. Despite the fact that I had no intention to use the term as a homophobic insult, I completely understand that such language is unacceptable and immediately apologised after the game.'
Fletcher has already served three of the six-game ban and has been fined 1,500 pounds, and has been asked to do an FA education programme by June 2.
He made his Premier League debut for United in a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in December, and has made three substitute appearances for the first team this campaign.
