Summary
Everton defender Michael Keane received a three-match ban after being sent off for pulling an opponent's hair during a game against Wolves. Everton appealed the decision, stating that the punishment was too harsh, but the Football Association panel did not overturn the ban. Everton manager David Moyes expressed frustration with the ruling and the involvement of the video assistant referee (VAR).
Key Facts
- Michael Keane of Everton was banned for three matches for pulling the hair of Wolves player Tolu Arokodare.
- The incident happened during a 1-1 draw after a VAR review led to Keane's red card.
- Everton appealed the ban, but the Football Association panel upheld the original decision.
- Keane will miss an FA Cup game against Sunderland and Premier League games with Aston Villa and Leeds.
- Everton's manager, David Moyes, expressed anger and surprise at the panel's decision.
- The manager also criticized the VAR process, calling it a mistake in this case.
- Hair-pulling is not listed explicitly in the game's rules but is treated as violent conduct.
