Leicester Fined for Town Protests - Ipswich Town News
The FA have fined Leicester City £3,000 for the melee after Foxes defender Patrick Kisnorbo was red-carded at Portman Road in December. Ian Holloway's club were found guilty of failing to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Leicester's players protested at length to referee Phil Joslin after the Australian was dismissed for a foul on Pablo Couñago which led to a penalty, scored by Alan Lee. The red card was rescinded on appeal.
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