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Richard Bone has recieved a six-match stadium ban and £200 fine 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. "The club respects and supports the outcome of the regulatory commission process and acknowledges the importance of maintaining the highest standards of conduct within the game, " Reading said in a statement. "Richard has accepted responsibility for his actions and will now serve the sanctions imposed. "Throughout this period, the club will support Richard in undertaking the required education programme and rehabilitation, with a focus on learning, accountability and personal development. " Premier League news conferences: Carrick speaking; Rosenior accuses Arsenal of disrespect Are Chelsea-Strasbourg transfer deals bad for football? The 'incredible story' of the British coach at Super Bowl Pride is at stake in the legendary international rugby union tournament Can Louis Rees-Zammit help Welsh rugby out of its nightmare? The biggest global stage for winter sports returns Why are people in China looking for parental love from strangers? Trends and tactics to look for at 2026 T20 World Cup Inside Man City's rebuild and plan for life without Guardiola A 'special' snooker player who became a TV star - John Virgo obituary Dodds stars as GB curlers start Winter Olympics with win. Video Dodds stars as GB curlers start Winter Olympics with win Who won the WSL transfer window? Rate each club's deals Is the evil empire back? How the Patriots rebuilt a broken dynasty 'Years in the making' - are Arsenal ready to shed 'nearly-men' tag? What impact might 'unprecedented' Six Nations schedule have? 'Don't be afraid of being different, it's your superpower' In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Is the Australian Open still the 'Happy Slam'? Just seven signings - the Premier League's quiet deadline day 'Strong and smart' - Liverpool's £60m man, who can 'become like Van Dijk' Snowboard begins as curling continues - Thursday's Winter Olympics guide All the done deals on deadline day in one place Will Seahawks stop Patriots' record bid? Lowdown on Super Bowl 2026 Six Nations preview & BBC pundit predictions Happy tennis, serious name - how history-maker Alcaraz clinched career Slam What's gone wrong for Chelsea in WSL and is Bompastor still right coach? Why 2026 could be GB's most successful Winter Olympics Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.