Premier League rule change led to Erik ten Hag's Manchester United suspension
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA Premier League rule change on the amount of yellow cards needed before a manager is suspended led to Erik ten Hag's Manchester United ban.
Ten Hag received a caution on Saturday against Luton Town meaning he has picked up three bookings so far this season. The Dutchman must now serve a one-match touchline ban against Everton after the international break.
Last year, the threshold before a suspension for managers was four bookings but in a bid to crack down on dissent this has been changed.
Eight bookings in total will lead to a two-match ban for Ten Hag while 16 will see him sent to a FA hearing. READ MORE: Ten Hag admits 'other concerns' at United READ MORE: Ten Hag explains how United will replace him vs Luton Post-match, Ten Hag reflected on his booking: "Yes, that's the way [it is], so I have to accept that.
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