Mark Sampson banned after wielding metal pole at female official while in England job
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ByEurosport
Published 23/03/2018 at 20:31 GMT
Mark Sampson was under investigation for wielding a metal pole at an official ahead of his sacking as England manager.
Mark Sampson, head coach of England gives his team instructions during the UEFA Women's Euro 2017 Quarter Final match between France and England at Stadion De Adelaarshorst on July 30, 2017 in Deventer, Netherlands
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The incident occurred in the aftermath of England’s defeat against eventual winners the Netherlands at the 2017 European Championships back in August.
The 35-year-old, UEFA say, verbally abused the UEFA venue director, saying "You better sit down, you little s**t!" during the 60th minute of the encounter.
The report adds that Sampson, who was sacked for 'inappropriate and unacceptable behaviour' in a previous job, told the Referee Liaison Officer that they were a “f****** disgrace, it’s a f****** shame.”
Sampson then picked up a metal pole before slamming it into the floor, the report continued.
“He then picked up a metal pillar raising it above his head aggressively before throwing it down hard against the floor, shutting the door to the corridor, saying, ‘I’m going to close the fucking door in your fucking face’.”
The former England manager was given a three-match ban for his behaviour and the FA has apologised for his actions.
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