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Former World Cup finalist and Premier League cult hero handed five-match stadium BAN after sending off in England's ninth-tier

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A former World Cup finalist, who was appointed manager of a ninth-tier English side this year, has been handed a five match stadium ban.

Lancashire-based side Skelmersdale United endured a torrid start to the season, having lost 15 of their opening 16 matches before searching for a new boss.

Back in October, they opted to appoint a France international, who was in the squad for the 2006 World Cup, as their new manager.

Shockingly, the Premier League cult hero, who played for Wigan, Tottenham and Sunderland didn't have any previous experience in a managerial position.