Hendry handed a six-match ban

13 April 2012

Scotland defender Colin Hendry has been handed a six-match international ban following an elbowing incident with a San Marino player.

The Scottish Football Association (SFA) said it had been informed of the punishment by world ruling body FIFA on Thursday.

It also said the defender had been fined 10,000 Swiss francs ($5,900).

The SFA said it thought the punishment was severe and was considering whether to appeal.

"I am disappointed at the severity of the punishment, given the particular circumstances of the incident and the player's previous good disciplinary record," said SFA Chief Executive David Taylor.

Hendry appeared to elbow Nicola Albani in the throat as the pair clashed in the penalty area while waiting for a corner to be taken in Scotland's 4-0 European group six win at Hampden Park on March 28.

Albani, an 18-year-old student, was stretchered off and taken to hospital only seconds after coming on as a substitute.FIFA announced its decision after examining video evidence of the incident.

No complaint was made by the San Marino team and the incident was not mentioned in the referee's report, or by the FIFA delegate at the match on March 28.

Scotland manager Craig Brown has said he will not take any disciplinary action against his defender.

"FIFA has not yet communicated the basis for reaching this decision, and once we receive this clarification we will then be in a position to decide whether or not to lodge a formal appeal," Taylor added. Hendry, who scored twice in Scotland's win, has won 51 caps for his country.

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