Dean Brennan has been given a nine-match touchline suspension, mandatory education and a £2,000 fine following a charge under FA Rule E3 at Barnet FC’s EFL League Two fixture against Shrewsbury Town on Saturday 6 September.
Dean Brennan denied the charge but an independent Regulatory Commission imposed the sanctions following a hearing.
Barnet Football Club acknowledges the written reasons published by the FA (details of which will be made available once the case file is released) and will continue to support Dean moving forward.
Barnet FC Manager Dean Brennan has issued the following statement,
“Throughout this case I have categorically denied the FA charge of discrimination.
Whilst the panel have come to their conclusion, which I have to respect, I do not agree with their decision.
There is a place in football for everyone, it’s the greatest sport on the planet.
Personally, football has given me everything I have today; I owe football everything.
It enabled me to meet my wife and create our family and friends.
This made me the person I am today, whilst staying true to my Irish heritage, of which I am extremely proud.
I’d like to thank Lindsay Gordon at The LMA for all her support and I’d like to thank my legal representative Craig Harris for his support and expert guidance.
I’d also like to thank the staff at Barnet Football Club, my Chairman and The Kleanthous family for their full support throughout this time.
A special thanks goes to my wife and family, I love you all.
Live for today, learn from yesterday, look forward to tomorrow.
God Bless.”
No further comment will be made at this time.
