Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has been handed a two-match touchline suspension by the FA

Following an Independent Regulatory Commission held today (Monday 3 September 2012), Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has been given a two-match touchline suspension and fined £20,000 after he accepted an FA charge of improper conduct.

Pardew, who requested a personal hearing, was charged following an incident which occurred during his side's match against Tottenham Hotspur on 18th August, 2012.

The suspension will take place with immediate effect.