Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ben Fisher

‘It comes across aggressive’: red cards may lead Exeter’s Caldwell to alter accent

Gary Caldwell (right of centre) is sent off by referee Declan Bourne in Exeter’s goalless draw at Lincoln
Gary Caldwell (right of centre) is sent off by referee Declan Bourne in Exeter’s goalless draw at Lincoln. Photograph: Steve Taylor/PPAUK/Shutterstock

The Exeter manager, Gary Caldwell, has suggested he needs to become more “Englified” after he blamed his Scottish accent for being sent off for the second time this season.

The 42-year-old former Celtic and Hibernian captain was dismissed towards the end of Exeter’s goalless League One draw against Lincoln last Saturday. The Football Association charged Caldwell with misconduct on Thursday.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.