Former Bristol Rovers player Marcus Bignot has lost his job and received a ban from the Football Association after he aimed homophobic abuse at a rival manager.
Birmingham City have sacked Bignot, who was assistant manager of their women's team, after an independent regulatory commission found he committed an "aggravated breach" of regulations during a game against Tottenham Hotspur on February 13.
Bignot denied the charge that he had made a comment about Spurs boss Rehanne Skinner's sexuality on the touchline during the Women's Super League game. He claimed he did not know Skinner's sexuality, but the commission said this was "not credible" with her partner being a former Birmingham player.
