Leeds United midfielder Samu Saiz has made a public apology following his sending off against Newport County at the weekend for spitting at opponent Robbie Willmott.
Saiz was shown a straight red card by referee Mike Dean and he has accepted a charge by the FA and he will now serve an automatic six-match ban.
The Spaniard took to the Leeds official website to issue his apology.
I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely apologise to the players, staff and supporters of Leeds United for my behaviour in yesterday`s game at Newport County AFC.
I would also like to apologise to Newport County AFC and Robbie Willmott for my actions.
I accept the punishment handed to me by The FA.
My actions are inexcusable, I give my word to all those connected to Leeds United Football Club that I will learn from this situation and never repeat it.
I am grateful for the support I receive from our fans and I understand that I am a role model to the next generation of Leeds supporters, I will ensure that my behaviour moving forward reflects that.
Saiz will now face an internal disciplinary hearing.
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