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Richard Forrester

Controversial refereeing appointment made for Bristol City's Championship clash at Luton Town

The EFL have announced Andy Davies will officiate Bristol City's trip to Luton - on the same day manager Nigel Pearson was fined £5000 for comments made against the referee.

Pearson was handed an FA charge last week for his comments made towards Davies moments after QPR scored a last-gasp winner in the 2-1 defeat at Ashton Gate on December 30.

Following a brief investigation, Pearson was found to have breached FA rule E3.1 stating his comments were improper and/or insulting and/or brought the game into disrepute.

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