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Man United's Jack Fletcher apologises for anti-gay slur after FA sanction
Manchester United youngster Jack Fletcher — son of former player Darren Fletcher — has been sanctioned by the Football Association (FA) for using an anti-gay slur during a match in October.
The incident occurred during United under-21s' 5-2 defeat against Barnsley in the Carabao Cup, when the 18-year-old was heard by the referee directing the term "gay boy" at an opponent.
Fletcher was handed a six-game ban — two of which he already served following the red card he received in that game — and the remaining four (non-first team) suspended games were given for the FA's 'Aggravated Breach.'
Man Utd: Jack Fletcher banned for six matches for homophobic slur
Manchester United midfielder Jack Fletcher has apologised for using a homophobic slur that has led to him receiving a six-match ban.
The England Under-19s international, son of United legend Darren Fletcher, was shown a red card in the 62nd minute of a 5-2 Vertu Trophy defeat by Barnsley in October.
At the time it was not clear what had prompted the decision.
However, the Football Association (FA) has now confirmed that Fletcher, 18, was sent off for calling an opponent "gay boy".
"I am truly sorry for the offensive word I used in the heat of the moment," said Fletcher.
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Manchester United’s Jack Fletcher given six-match ban for homophobic slur
Jack Fletcher – the son of club legend Darren Fletcher – has received a six-game ban and been fined £1,500 for calling a Barnsley player a “gay boyâ€, with the Manchester United midfielder apologising for his conduct.
Fletcher made the comment when playing for United Under-21s in October’s 5-2 EFL Trophy loss at Oakwell. On 62 minutes Fletcher used the homophobic term in an argument with an unnamed Barnsley player, according to the testimony of Will Davis, the referee, who subsequently sent the 18-year-old off. Fletcher admitted the charge, with both the opponent and the FA regulatory commission accepting he did not wish to be intentionally homophobic.
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