What Happened?
Chris Wilder, the Sheffield United boss, has been fined £11,500 for his comments regarding an assistant referee eating a sandwich after the Blades' 3-2 defeat at Crystal Palace.
The Incident
Following the match on January 30, Wilder confronted referee Tony Harrington, expressing his frustration over the decisions made during the game. He criticized the assistant referee for eating a sandwich, calling it a "complete lack of respect."
FA's Response
Wilder was charged by the FA for breaching rule E3.1 in relation to his media comments. The FA confirmed the fine, stating that his comments implied bias and brought the game into disrepute.
Statement from the FA
In a statement, the FA said, "Chris Wilder has been fined £11,500 for media comments that came after Sheffield United's game against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Tuesday 30 January. Chris Wilder accepted this charge, and an independent Regulatory Commission imposed his fine following a hearing."
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