Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton cops stadium ban

Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton will serve a three-match ban from the stadium when next season begins.

Barton was found guilty by the Football Association regarding a misconduct case.

The 40-year-old got a red card during Bristol's 2-1 loss to Sheffield Wednesday in League One back in April.

The manager admitted his behavior after being sent off was improper; and that he subsequently used abusive, insulting and improper words towards a match official in both the tunnel and match official's changing room," an FA statement read.

An Independent Regulatory Commission imposed his sanctions following a hearing and its written reasons will be published in due course.

The three match ground ban will apply to first-team competitive fixtures next season."