Alan Pardew given seven-match ban by Football Association

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has been given a seven-match ban by the Football Association after admitting a misconduct charge.

Pardew was charged on March 3 for confronting Hull City's David Meyler during a Premier League fixture on March 1.

The first three matches of Pardew's suspension will be a stadium ban while the remaining four will see the 52-year-old serve a touchline ban.

He has also been fined £60,000 and warned as to his future conduct.

Newcastle took their own course of action soon after the incident by fining the coach £100,000.

Pardew's punishment will begin on Saturday when the Magpies travel to Fulham in the Premier League.