Former Birmingham and West Brom defender Krystian Bielik banned and fined following incident with fan during Pompey v Cardiff game
The incident happened on September 5 during the Blues’ 2-0 win over Cardiff at Fratton Park
Krystian Bielik has been punished by the Football Association (FA) following an incident with a Pompey fan at Fratton Park last month.
The Poland international has been suspended for two matches and fined £10,000 for misconduct following the 71st minute incident during the Blues’ game against Cardiff on September 5.
Bielik was not punished by match official Ben Speedie at the time. However, the Pompey fan was escorted out of the stadium by match-day stewards.
However, that didn’t stop the FA charging Bielik with misconduct.
The Cardiff player was given until September 25 to provide a response.
It has now emerged that the former Birmingham and West Brom defender admitted he acted in an improper manner, resulting in an Independent Regularly Commission imposing the ban and fine on the back of a hearing.
A statement from the FA reads: ‘Krystian Bielik has been suspended for two matches and fined £10,000 for misconduct during Cardiff City’s EFL Championship match against Portsmouth on Saturday, 5, September.
‘It was alleged that the player acted in an improper manner around the 71st minute of the fixture.
‘Krystian Bielik subsequently admitted the charge.
‘An Independent Regulatory Commission imposed these sanctions following a hearing, and the written reasons for its decisions will be published in due course.’
At the time, Bluebirds head coach Brian Barry-Murphy afterwards claimed Bielik was ‘slapped in the face’, while footage on social media appeared to show the footballer grabbing the youngster around his upper body.
Neither Pompey or Cardiff City have commented on the punishment handed to Bielik.
The defender is set to sit out the Bluebirds’ next games against Blackburn Rovers (h) and Watford (a).