Gibbs-White Will Go On Extra Nottingham Forest Game Ban After Charge By FA

The FA has punished Nottingham Forest player Morgan Gibbs-White after he ‘behaved in an unprofessional way and/or used abusive and/or insulting language’ towards the fourth official against Brighton & Hove Albion.

The English midfielder was sent off against the Seagulls for a second bookable offence following a crunching challenge in the middle of the pitch. Gibbs-White then expressed his displeasure with the officials, and he is now at risk of being suspended for an additional game as a result of his conduct.

The Tricky Trees held on to a 2-2 tie despite Gibbs-White’s late red card, while Nuno Espirito Santo was also sent to the stands.

Gibbs-White Could Recieve Extra Ban

The Forest midfielder has been charged

The FA has now confirmed that Gibbs-White and Espirito Santo have been charged for their behavior during Nottingham Forest’s match against Brighton. In addition, journalist Ryan Taylor has requested that Gibbs-White be suspended for an extra game, with a deadline of Friday to react…

“Morgan Gibbs-White at risk of extra game suspension after it’s alleged he ‘acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words’ towards fourth official after being sent off vs Brighton. Has until Friday to respond. #NFFC.”

Forest have two games before the international break against Fulham and Chelsea, so losing Gibbs-White would be a setback. The Midlands side is presently unbeaten in the Premier League, with Gibbs-White playing a significant role. They will be hoping that he is not banned for more than one game.

The Forest midfielder made a powerful challenge on Brazilian Joao Pedro late in the second half, and Gibbs-White promptly defended his innocence. Espirito Santo was furious at the dismissal and was also shown a red card, along with Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler.

Rui Pedro Silva Reacts to Incidents

He thought it was a fair tackle

Rui Pedro Silva, Espirito Santo’s assistant, addressed the media after the Forest manager was sent off. In response to the red card, Silva stated that he believed the tackle was fair and did not require another caution…

“In the first moment, I thought it was a fair tackle – a good tackle, but a fair tackle. I didn’t see anything that justified a second yellow card from my point of view on the bench. I think the officials took their time and had a conversation about the situation, then made the decision to show a second yellow card to Morgan.”

Silva also stated that he did not hear anything from Espirito Santo that deserved a red card, despite the fact that the assistant boss received a yellow card during the altercation. Tempers flared after the referee’s perhaps contentious decision, but Gibbs-White undoubtedly gave them something to ponder about with a reckless challenge.