Brighton fan banned for offensive Cyrille Regis comments
A Brighton fan who posted offensive comments online about Albion legend Cyrille Regis has been banned for five matches.
The supporter, who is unnamed, made the comment after his club Brighton were drawn against Albion in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Brighton host Albion on January 26.
Brighton have warned the supporter to expect worse punishment if they breach the club rules again.
The supporter has already withdrawn the comments and apologised for the offence caused.
Brighton said in a statement: "Brighton & Hove Albion have issued a five-match ban to a supporter, in light of offensive comments made on social media on Monday evening, deliberately designed to cause offence.
"A number of complaints were made directly to the club, after the individual posted deliberately offensive comments online following the FA Cup fourth round draw.
"Following an investigation by the club, the individual concerned had already withdrawn the comments and has now apologised for the offence caused; they have also been warned to expect a more severe punishment should they breach club rules in future."
