Premier League director handed ban after what he did against Newcastle United

Wolverhampton Wanderers sporting director Matt Hobbs has been hit with a one-match stadium ban and fined following the 2-2 draw against Newcastle United last month.

The home side were left raging at the decision to award the Magpies a penalty on the brink of half-time, which saw Callum Wilson net his and his team's second goal at Molineux.

Referee Anthony Taylor pointed to the spot when Fabian Schar went to ground in the box under a challenge by Hee-Chan Hwang. A lengthy VAR check took place but the on-field decision stood.

Hwang later equalised in the second half but Wolves made their frustrations known at full-time with boss Gary O'Neil labelling the decision "scandalous".

A few days later, Hobbs was charged by the FA for improper conduct after allegedly directing improper and/or abusive and/or insulting language towards a match official.

Hobbs has now been found guilty by an independent regulatory commission. Hobbs has been fined £4,000 and serve a one-match stadium ban.

A statement read: "Wolverhampton Wanderers’ sporting director has been given a one-match ground ban and £4,000 fine for misconduct at their Premier League game against Newcastle United on Saturday 28 October.

"Matt Hobbs admitted that his language towards a match official in or around the tunnel after the final whistle was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting.

"An independent Regulatory Commission imposed these sanctions following a hearing, and its written reasons will be published in due course."

On Saturday, both clubs were again at the centre of VAR controversy. Wolves suffered an injury-time defeat at Sheffield United via a controversial penalty incident, while the decision to allow Anthony Gordon's winner to stand against Arsenal was branded an "absolute disgrace" by Mikel Arteta.