sports
March 4, 2026
Manchester United’s Jack Fletcher given six-match ban for homophobic slur
Incident took place at EFL Trophy game with Barnsley
TL;DR
- Jack Fletcher, son of Darren Fletcher, received a six-game ban and a £1,500 fine.
- The ban is for using the term "gay boy" during a match.
- Fletcher admitted the charge and apologized, stating no homophobic intent.
- He has completed a two-game immediate ban and will miss four more competitive matches.
- Manchester United is providing diversity and inclusion training.
- Fletcher has made three senior appearances for the club.
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