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Bruce and Raynor receive touchline bans for League Two altercation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 1:37 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Bruce and Raynor receive touchline bans for League Two altercation

Summary

Rotherham United manager Alex Bruce and Bristol Rovers assistant Paul Raynor have been handed one-match touchline bans following red cards issued for their involvement in a confrontation during a League Two match earlier this month. The incident occurred in the 93rd minute of the match, which Rovers won 1-0 at the Memorial Stadium. Both managers accepted charges of improper conduct, along with fines of £1,000 for Bruce and £1,500 for Raynor. Their respective clubs were also fined £1,000 each for failing to manage player behavior. Bristol Rovers is set to face Gillingham on Saturday, while Rotherham will be playing against Northampton.

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By the Numbers

•Bruce and Raynor received bans following red cards for misconduct.
•The red cards were issued in the closing moments of a match on September 9.
•Rovers won the match 1-0 against Rotherham at Memorial Stadium.
•Both clubs were fined for failing to ensure proper behavior from players.
•Bristol Rovers will play Gillingham, while Rotherham faces Northampton this weekend.

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Rotherham United manager Alex Bruce and Bristol Rovers assistant Paul Raynor are both given one-match touchline bans for their red cards in the League Two game between the sides earlier this month.
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