Reading kitman given ban after homophobic comment

Reading's assistant kitman Richard Bone has been sanctioned by the Football Association after making a homophobic comment towards a match referee.

Bone's comment towards Matt Corlett was heard by the fourth official in the first half of Reading's match against Huddersfield on 9 August 2025.

Bone has now admitted the charge, external and received a six-match stadium ban, £200 fine and mandatory education.

The Terriers ended up beating the Royals at the Select Car Leasing Stadium with two goals in the second half the difference.