Wolves fined £57,500 for players behaviour after Leeds defeat

Wolves fined £57,500 for players behaviour after Leeds defeat

Last month’s 4-2 Premier League defeat by Leeds saw Wolves receive a fine of £57,500 from the Football Association for their failure to control their players. This came after protests from players and staff regarding Rodrigo Moreno’s stoppage-time goal at Molineux, with claims that Adama Traore had been fouled in the build-up. 

The protests resulted in unused substitute Matheus Nunes receiving a red card, which was later rescinded after Wolves appealed. 

In addition to this, Wolves defender Jonny was sent off for a foul on Luke Ayling, with his yellow card being upgraded to a red following a video assistant referee review. 

Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui expressed his criticism of decisions that had gone against his team in recent games after the match on 18 March.

The FA said: “Wolverhampton Wanderers admitted failing to ensure that their players and technical area occupants do not behave in a way which is improper towards an assistant referee and the fourth official.

“An independent regulatory commission imposed their fine following a subsequent hearing and the written reasons for this sanction will be published in due course.”