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Reading FC Kitman Banned for Homophobic Abuse

2/5/2026

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Richard Bone, Reading FC kitman, received a six-match ban and a £200 fine from the FA.
The ban followed abusive language toward referee Matt Corlett during a League One match on August 9.
Bone admitted saying the remark, overheard by fourth official Harrison Blair.
The FA deemed it an aggravated breach due to its homophobic implication.
Reading FC is 10th in League One.

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Story summary

Richard Bone, Reading FC kitman, received a six-match ban and a £200 fine from the FA.
The ban followed abusive language toward referee Matt Corlett during a League One match on August 9.
Bone admitted saying the remark, overheard by fourth official Harrison Blair.
The FA deemed it an aggravated breach due to its homophobic implication.
Reading FC is 10th in League One.