Ipswich Town will be without star left-back Leif Davis for the next three matches after he was handed a suspension for violent conduct.
The ban stems from an off-the-ball incident in the 27th minute of Ipswich’s recent 1-1 draw against Leicester City. While the referee missed the altercation during the game, the FA took retrospective action. Although Davis admitted to the charge, his appeal that a three-match ban was “clearly excessive” was rejected by an independent commission.
Key Details of the Suspension
- The Ban: 3 matches (standard punishment for violent conduct).
- Games Missed: Sheffield Wednesday (A), Millwall (H), and Birmingham City (H).
- The Reaction: Chairman Mark Ashton described himself as “incensed” by the FA’s decision and the timing of the announcement.
A Growing Sense of Injustice
The suspension adds to a period of intense frustration for the Tractor Boys, who feel they have been on the wrong end of several high-profile officiating errors:
- Leicester City Match: The PGMOL recently admitted Ipswich should have been awarded two penalties, including a late foul on Cedric Kipre that went unpunished.
- Stoke City Match: Kieran McKenna was left fuming after a controversial late penalty was awarded against his side in a 3-3 draw. The PGMOL later confirmed that this decision was also a mistake.
Chairman Mark Ashton has stated that the club is waiting for a “full, clear, and transparent” written explanation from the FA before deciding on their next steps.
