Fulham manager Marco Silva has received partial relief after an appeal against his one-match touchline ban and £90,000 fine was upheld in part by an independent panel.
The Football Association had sanctioned Silva following remarks he made after Fulham’s 1-0 Premier League defeat to West Ham United on March 4.
Speaking after the match, Silva criticised referee John Brooks, describing his officiating as being at a “very low level” and suggesting a pattern in games involving Fulham.
The FA subsequently charged the 48-year-old with improper conduct, stating that his comments implied bias, questioned the integrity of a match official, and were personally offensive.
While an independent regulatory commission initially imposed a one-match touchline ban alongside the financial penalty, the ban was put on hold pending appeal.
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Following the appeal ruling, the suspension has now been deferred until the end of the 2026–27 season, meaning Silva will not serve the ban immediately.
However, the £90,000 fine remains in force.
In a brief statement, the FA confirmed that the detailed reasons for the appeal board’s decision will be released in due course.
Silva’s Fulham side currently sit mid-table in the Premier League, as they continue their campaign.
