Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts gets six-game ban for Mateta challenge
FA pushed for longer ban than standard three matchesChallenge left Crystal Palace striker needing 25 stitches
The Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts is to serve an extended six-match ban for his challenge on Jean-Philippe Mateta after an appeal by the Football Association.
Roberts said he accepted unequivocally “the red card as awarded and accept my punishment” and reiterated his apologies to the Crystal Palace striker, describing himself as “devastated” by the incident.
