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Thursday, September 23, 2021

Gateshead Should Be Thrown Out Of FA Cup Said Bradford PA Director

Bradford Park Avenue director of football Martin Knight thinks Gateshead should be thrown out of the FA Cup after it emerged they had used an ineligible player in their game last Saturday.

The FA have fined Gateshead £750 but allowed them through to the next round.

"Gateshead subbed a player on in the 83rd minute," said Knight as reported by the Bradford Argus. 

"But he was not on their teamsheet which makes him ineligible. It clearly states that in the FA rules.

"We've complained to the FA about it but they've said they are only giving them a fine because the referee knew about it, which means we are being punished for his incompetence.

"It's a disgrace, a scandal and then the FA have the audacity to gag me by not letting us appeal and telling me I shouldn't speak to the media about it.

"I don't care and you can print every word I say to you in this interview."