Garry Monk has been fined and banned from the touchline for one match after using abusive language last month.
Leeds manager Garry Monk is sent to the stands
Leeds United head coach Garry Monk has been fined £2000 and banned from the touchline for one match after being charged with misconduct by the FA.
The 37-year-old has admitted to using abusive language to a match official and has been reprimanded by the FA.
The incident took place at Ashton Gate when Leeds were defeated 1-0 by Bristol City, ending the club’s four-game winning streak.
Monk was ordered to watch the closing minutes of the match from a seat behind the dugout following an outburst on the touchline.
After the game, Monk said, quoted by the Bristol Post: “I felt (the referee) made some poor decisions. He gave certain free kicks all night and then didn’t give them to us. I was frustrated by that and I felt the injustice for my team.”
He was backed up by Robins head coach, Lee Johnson, who told local media: “I am sure whatever he said was valid.”
After a slow start to the season, Monk has steered Leeds to a steady turnaround at Elland Road as Leeds have bagged five wins in six games across all competitions.
They currently sit mid-table at 11th and will return after the international break to an away game against Derby.
His absence from the game will potentially mean first-team coach James Beattie may take control as assistant Pep Clotet is expecting a baby with his wife and may miss the match.
Leeds manager Garry Monk
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