Cardiff City fan receives three-year match ban for disorder

Gareth Whitehouse, a Cardiff City supporter, has been issued a three-year Football Banning Order following a public order offence. He pleaded guilty to using abusive words during a confrontation with Reading fans while their match was taking place on April 18. Cardiff City won the match 3-1, securing their promotion back to the Championship that day. Whitehouse also faces prosecution costs and a victim surcharge. Reading FC's football officer emphasized the importance of maintaining safe environments for fans at matches and the role of banning orders in preventing disorder during major tournaments.

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