Jack Fletcher has apologised for using a discriminatory word during a heated exchange with an opponent whilst representing the Academy in a fixture against Barnsley’s first team, in October.
The 18-year-old accepted an FA charge for using an insulting term which included a reference, whether express or implied, to sexual orientation, and has now served three of his four (non-first team) game suspension.
Jack said: “I am truly sorry for the offensive word that I used in the heat of the moment. Despite the fact that I had no intention to use the term as a homophobic insult, I completely understand that such language is unacceptable and immediately apologised after the game.