Dorking Wanderers manager Marc White has received a six-game touchline ban for comments he made on a podcast where he joked that female referees 'need help parking'.
While discussing his own disciplinary record on the Under The Cosh podcast, White said: “More women refs now, so you have to pay a bit more respect, do you know what I mean?
“You have to pay a bit more respect, like help them park.”
In May, White, who also owns Dorking, was charged by the FA with using insulting or abusive words, reports the Daily Mail.
Marc White has been banned for six games following his comments
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They stated that White’s comments were an aggravated breach of the rules because a reference was made to gender.
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Dorking have since confirmed that White will not be in the dugout for their first six games of the National League South season, which is due to commence on August 9.
In a statement, Dorking said: "Following (intended fun) comments made on a podcast regarding women drivers, first team manager Marc White has received a six-game touchline suspension to be served from the beginning of the league season."
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Marc White founded the club in 1999
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White made the comments before Dorking’s 3-1 loss against Weston-super-Mare last season.
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In 1999 White founded Dorking with his friends as an amateur team and originally played for the side.
The 51-year-old has helped Dorking secure 12 promotions in 23 years, cementing himself as a club legend in the process.
The FA said his comments were an aggravated violation of the rules
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White has overseen more than 1,000 matches in charge of the club, too.
Dorking Wanderers were beaten by Boreham Wood last season in the National League South play-off final, with that result seeing them miss out on promotion.
Whether they can go one better next term remains to be seen.
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