#plymouth-argyle

#plymouth-argyle

Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley has received a third touchline ban of the season after admitting to a Football Association charge of misconduct. An independent regulatory commission handed the 36-year-old a one-match ban and a 2,000 fine after he was sent off shortly before half-time in Plymouth's EFL Trophy win over Bristol Rovers on 13 January. Cleverley received two yellow cards in quick succession after a decision went against his side and afterwards he said his reaction was "not good enough".

"We will do everything possible to support Bim and hold those responsible to account," a Plymouth statement, external said. "Why did he receive these messages? Because he didn't score a penalty in a football match. We're all human. "Why does Bim deserve to receive messages of this nature? "Well, the answer is simple. He doesn't. Nor do any of our players or staff... the actions of small-minded individuals will never impact that, and we know the Green Army [Argyle's fanbase] will support Bim in any way he needs."

Following the club's relegation, he would not commit to whether he would stay on at Home Park in League One next season.