Swansea boss Russell Martin facing lengthy ban and huge fine after mass brawl at end of Luton clash
SWANSEA boss Russell Martin faces a lengthy ban for his part in the incredible battle of the dugouts.
He sparked a mass brawl on the touchline after racing from his bench to confront Luton chief Rob Edwards just before the end of the match at Kenilworth Road.
Ugly scenes ended with Martin being sent off along with Luton assistant manager Richie Kyle, who also runs the risk of a ban from the touchline when they are judged by a disciplinary tribunal.
Earlier this season, Preston’s Ryan Lowe was fined £5,000 and banned for two matches for two breaches of FA Rule E3.
The Deepdale boss admitted that he used abusive and insulting words towards a match official.
In Russell’s case, disciplinary chiefs are expected to take a grave view of the fact that he will be seen as the aggressor.
An FA insider said: “He could face a £10,000 fine. They will take into account his demeanour and the circumstances surrounding the incident.”
Russell explained the dugout brawl was sparked after he told his former team-mate Edwards to get off the pitch.
He said post-match: “(Luton boss) Rob (Edwards) saw something on the pitch, I didn’t as I was following play. I like Rob, he is an ex-team-mate of mine, but he jumped on the pitch and I told him to get off.
“Richie got involved, and I just nudged him to get out of the way really.
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“It has ended up in what it ended up in, and two red cards, which I don’t think was necessary really.
“It is what it is.”