Wright-Phillips banned following Delap attack

By Gregg Davies
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Manchester City midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips has been handed a three-match ban by the Football Association after being found guilty of violent conduct during his side's 1-0 defeat at Stoke City. The Potters 'long-throw specialist Rory Delap was sent off for kicking the ball at the England international having already fouled him, but Wright-Phillips then retaliated, kicking out at the former Southampton and Derby man. The former Chelsea winger's action was not spotted by, referee, Martin Atkinson at the time. However, having viewed video replays after the game he admitted he would also have dismissed Wright-Phillips had he seen his retaliation. He will now be suspended for City's league matches against Portsmouth, Liverpool and West Ham, but will be available for both legs of the UEFA Cup last 32 encounter with FC Copenhagen.

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Gregg Davies
Gregg Davies

Gregg Davies is the Chief Sub Editor of FourFourTwo magazine, joining the team in January 2008 and spending seven years working on the website. He supports non-league behemoths Hereford and commentates on Bulls matches for Radio Hereford FC. His passions include chocolate hobnobs and attempting to shoehorn Ronnie Radford into any office conversation.