Share

Spurs, Chelsea fines reduced

London - English Premier League sides Chelsea and Spurs saw their fines for the unseemly brawls that peppered their highly-charged London derby last season reduced on appeal by the Football Association (FA) on Tuesday.

The 2-2 draw on May 2 - which ended Spurs title hopes and confirmed Leicester City as champions - saw two mass brawls break out as the Spurs players lost control with some over exuberant tackling as their hopes of the crown slipped away.

The nadir of the night's behaviour was reached in the tunnel when there was another brawl and the Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink was sent flying - Chelsea were initially fined £375,000 and Spurs £225,000.

"An appeal board has reduced the fines issued to Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur in relation to events at Stamford Bridge on May 2, 2016," a FA statement read.

"Following the game, both clubs were charged by the FA with failing to control their players and officials.

"An independent regulatory commission ordered that Chelsea be fined 375,000 and Tottenham Hotspur 225,000 after taking into consideration previous similar breaches of FA rules.

"However, following an appeal board hearing the fines have been reduced to 290,000 and 175,000 respectively. It remains that both clubs have been warned as to their future conduct."

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Voting Booth
Should Siya Kolisi keep the captaincy as the Springboks build towards their World Cup title defence in 2027?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
Yes! Siya will only be 36 at the next World Cup. He can make it!
26% - 1273 votes
No! I think the smart thing to do is start again with a younger skipper ...
29% - 1470 votes
I'd keep Siya captain for now, but look to have someone else for 2027.
45% - 2249 votes
Vote
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE