Jonjo Shelvey: Newcastle midfielder will not appeal against racial abuse ban

Jonjo Shelvey has scored three goals for Newcastle this season

Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey will not contest a five-game ban given after he was found guilty of using racially abusive language.

Shelvey, 24, was charged over an incident involving Wolves’ Moroccan midfielder Romain Saiss in September.

“I strongly maintain that I did not use the offensive language that has been alleged,” said Shelvey.

The Englishman was also fined £100,000 and ordered to attend a Football Association education course.

Shelvey added: “I am very disappointed and frustrated with the outcome of the hearing.

“Despite my strong disappointment, we think an appeal is very unlikely to change the panel’s decision on the case, so I have decided not to take that option.”

Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez said: “Jonjo has maintained his position from the …

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