Ex-Birmingham coach Bignot given seven-game ban for homophobic comments

A former Birmingham coach found to have used homophobic language towards Tottenham boss Rehanne Skinner during a Women's Super League match in February has been handed a seven-match touchline ban.

Marcus Bignot, who was the assistant manager of Birmingham at the time of the incident on February 13, was charged with misconduct by the Football Association in March, which he denied.

The FA confirmed on Thursday an independent regulatory commission had found the charge to be proven following a two-day hearing in May.

In addition to the ban, Bignot has been ordered to attend a face-to-face education course.

The commission found it proven that Bignot had said to Skinner, following an incident in the 17th minute of the match: "Maybe if you had a bit of p**** in you and in your life, then maybe you'd be better for it and at your job."

The FA's position was this comment was homophobic as he was aware of Skinner's sexuality. This was denied by Bignot, who said he was oblivious to her sexuality even though Skinner's partner was a former Birmingham player.

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