Vincent Kompany says Brighton touchline ban 'will annoy me' but reignites old feud

By Derren Howard
Published 11th Apr 2024, 15:34 BST
Updated 11th Apr 2024, 15:43 BST
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Burnley boss Vincent Kompany will be in the stands for the clash against Brighton at Turf Moor

Burnley head coach Vincent Kompany described the punishment as “fair enough” after he was handed a touchline suspension following his red card against Chelsea last month.

The 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge on March 30 saw Kompany dismissed from the dugout by referee Darren England over his protests when the hosts were awarded a penalty and Clarets defender Lorenz Assignon was sent off.

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On Thursday, the Football Association announced the Belgian had been given a two-game ban, with one match to be served immediately and the other suspended until the end of the year, and fined £10,000.

Vincent Kompany, manager of Burnley, will be banned from the touchline against Brighton this SaturdayVincent Kompany, manager of Burnley, will be banned from the touchline against Brighton this Saturday
Vincent Kompany, manager of Burnley, will be banned from the touchline against Brighton this Saturday

Speaking soon after at his press conference ahead of Saturday’s home clash with Brighton, Kompany said of the punishment: “Fair enough.