STOCKPORT COUNTY will have to make do without midfielder Glenn Rule until mid November after he was banned for ten games for allegedly biting an opponent.
The 25-year-old was sent off for violent conduct after allegedly biting Stalybridge's Aaron Chalmers in Celtic's 3-0 win at Edgeley Park on Saturday, August 29.
Rule was initially given the standard three match ban but after investigating the incident, the Football Association have announced it has been raised to ten games.
“It was alleged that Mr Rule's behaviour in or around the 33rd minute of the fixture constituted violent conduct in circumstances where the standard punishment of three games, that would otherwise apply following his dismissal, was clearly insufficient,” the governing body said.
A statement from the Vanarama National League North club added: “Stockport County has received notification from the FA that midfielder Glenn Rule will be banned for a total of ten matches following his sending off during the fixture against Stalybridge Celtic on August 29.
“The club is awaiting full reasons for the extended suspension and will make no further comment until these reasons have been outlined by the FA's Regulatory Commission.”
