Ferguson banned and fined

Everton striker Duncan Ferguson was banned for four matches and fined 10,000 pounds ($18,470) by the English FA on Monday for violent behaviour and improper conduct in a premier league match last month.

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The Scot, dismissed for two yellow card offences in the 1-1 draw with Leicester City on March 20, grabbed opposing midfielder Steffen Freund around the neck before leaving the pitch at the Walkers Stadium.

He already faced an automatic one-match ban for the dismissal and will now miss a further three matches.

Ferguson also made an obscene gesture to the crowd as he departed. He pleaded guilty to both charges.

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