Stoke City chairman Peter Coates
Following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing, Peter Coates has been fined £5,000 in relation to media comments.
The Stoke City chairman was charged with improper conduct in that his comments alleged and/or implied bias on the part of referees and/or brought the game into disrepute.
Mr Coates denied the charge and requested a personal hearing at which the breach of FA Rule E3(1) was found proven. He was also warned as to his future conduct and ordered to pay £1,500 towards the cost of the hearing.
