Robins’ Sykes to sit out four games…

By Tom Blackett

Bristol City have suffered a blow with the news that Mark Sykes has been suspended for four matches for violent conduct.
It follows an incident in the 81st minute of the Championship game against Swansea City last Sunday, a game the Robins lost 2-0.
A statement from the FA read: “The midfielder’s behaviour was not seen by the match officials at the time, but it was caught on camera, and The FA subsequently alleged that it constitutes violent conduct.
“Mark Sykes denied the charge against him, but it was found to be proven by an independent regulatory commission following a...

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