Chesterfield's Cook fined and suspended for abusive language
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 2:42 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Chesterfield manager Paul Cook has been fined £3,000 and given a three-match touchline ban by The Football Association. The punishment comes after Cook was found guilty of using abusive language towards a match official during halftime of a match against Newport County, which Chesterfield lost 4-1. Cook admitted to the charge and continued his abusive behavior after receiving a red card. The suspension will commence with Chesterfield's upcoming match against Bristol Rovers on Saturday.
- •Paul Cook fined £3,000 and suspended for three matches.
- •Abusive language directed at an official during halftime.
- •Incident occurred in a game where Chesterfield lost 4-1 to Newport County.
- •Cook's suspension starts with a match against Bristol Rovers on Saturday.
- •Chesterfield will also be affected in matches against Shrewsbury Town and Swindon Town.
- 2:42 PMYahoo Sports — Chesterfield boss Cook fined & given three-game ban
"Chesterfield boss Paul Cook is handed a three-match touchline ban and fined £3,000 for using abusive language towards an official.
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