Sutton Given Fine

Last updated : 07 December 2009 By Gary Hutchinson

The FA have given Imps gaffer Chris Sutton warning and a £500 fine following the melee during our clash with Cheltenham last month.

Sutton was sent to the stands by referee Graham Sailsbury following a mass brawl between the Cheltenham and Lincoln dugouts. The incident was initially caused by the harsh red card handed out to Aaron Brown for a foul.

However the reaction of the Cheltenham bench infuriatated Sutton and Ian Pearce who became embroiled in a punch up.

Pearce was dismissed for his troubles, as was former Imp Barry Richardson.

Both were given bans, as was the red carded player Aaron Brown. The match ended 1-1.