Darren Drysdale is free to officiate again after being given a backdated ban for improper conduct after his clash with Ipswich player Alan Judge.
Drysdale, who admitted a breach of Football Association rules, has also been warned about his future conduct.
He said the abuse he received from Judge before the clash was “the worst he had experienced as a referee”.
At a hearing, an independent regulatory commission was told Judge swore at Drysdale and described him as “cheating” and “bald”.
The commission has imposed a suspension which ran from 19 February to 10 March.
What happened?
The incident with Republic of Ireland international Judge came in the 90th minute of the Tractor Boys’ goalless draw with the Cobblers last month.
Drysdale briefly appeared to square up to Judge after the Ipswich player had claimed a penalty for a foul, before booking the 32-year-old for simulation.
The official said he “did not maintain his composure” in a statement apologising for his actions, before being charged with a breach of FA rules.
More to follow.
