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title: "Palace youngster Innis could face ban for biting – Should Palace punish him further?"
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published: "2019-09-06T07:00:49Z"
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# Palace youngster Innis could face ban for biting – Should Palace punish him further?

Crystal Palace youngster Ryan Innis could be set for a lengthly ban after biting a West Ham academy player whilst on loan at Newport County, according to the [Evening Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/crystalpalace/crystal-palace-ryan-inniss-lengthy-ban-allegedly-biting-west-ham-academy-player-a4229621.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1567677997).

Innis was sent off in injury time against West Ham U23’s in a 5-4 defeat in the EFL Trophy after biting Reece Hannam.

The player will have an automatic three-match ban, but could face a further ban from the FA for his actions.

Newport boss Michael Flynn said, via the Independent:

> Their player said he got bitten, so I’ll have a look at that and find out what happened. If he has, it’s inexcusable and I won’t be fighting his corner.

West Ham are not expected to push for any further sanctions, although the FA could hand him a bigger ban.

### Read Crystal Palace’s verdict

This is a disgusting thing to do on a football pitch, and Innis should be rightfully punished by the FA.

It is understandable that player’s get angry on the pitch, but to go on and bite someone is simply a step too far.

Innis has had over nine loan spells away from Palace, and, after this, it could be coming to an end after this season.