Heckingbottom banned for two games for misconduct

Paul Heckingbottom was sent off at half-time of Preston North End's win at Watford

Preston North End boss Paul Heckingbottom has been given a two-game touchline ban and a £7,500 fine for misconduct following their 2-1 win at Watford in January.

Heckingbottom had been charged by the Football Association in the aftermath of being shown a red card for using abusive language in the tunnel at half-time at Vicarage Road.

An independent regulatory commission subsequently issued the fine and warned him regarding his future conduct.

Meanwhile, first-team coach Peter Murphy was also given a one-game touchline ban while the club were fined a further £6,750 for failing to ensure its players and technical area occupants behaved in an proper manner following their Lancashire derby defeat by Blackburn Rovers on 31 January.

Murphy was fined £1,000 in addition to his suspension, with North End losing 2-1 at Ewood Park.