West Brom's Aune Heggebo banned after controversy over goal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:02 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
West Bromwich Albion head coach James Morrison criticizes the Football Association after Aune Heggebo received a two-match ban for deceptive conduct regarding a goal. Heggebo, who scored during the Championship opener against Norwich City, became the first player penalized under the FA's deception rule established in 2017-18. Morrison argues that the incident was unintentional, claiming that Heggebo did not believe he should inform the referee after the ball inadvertently struck his hand. The manager expressed concern that the ban creates inconsistencies for the league. Heggebo missed a recent match against Burnley and will not participate in the upcoming Carabao Cup fixture against Newcastle United.
- •Heggebo banned for two matches after handball in first Championship game.
- •Morrison defends Heggebo, stating the incident was accidental.
- •FA's deception rule was introduced in the 2017-18 season.
- •Heggebo missed matches against Burnley and Newcastle United.
- •Morrison calls for consistency in FA rulings throughout the season.
- 1:02 PMYahoo Sports — 'Heggebo ban opens can of worms for FA' - Morrison
- 1:02 PMBBC Sport — Heggebo ban opens can of worms for FA - Morrison
"West Bromwich Albion head coach James Morrison says the FA have "opened a can of worms" over Aune Heggebo's two-match ban for deception.
"West Bromwich Albion head coach James Morrison says the FA have "opened a can of worms" over Aune Heggebo's two-match ban for deception.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 1:02 PM'Heggebo ban opens can of worms for FA' - Morrison
West Bromwich Albion head coach James Morrison says the FA have "opened a can of worms" over Aune Heggebo's two-match ban for deception.
- BBC SportAug 24, 2026, 1:02 PMHeggebo ban opens can of worms for FA - Morrison
West Bromwich Albion head coach James Morrison says the FA have "opened a can of worms" over Aune Heggebo's two-match ban for deception.
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