LIAM Manning will serve a one-match ban after his sending-off in Oxford United’s last home game.

Manning was shown a straight red card by referee Sebastian Stockbridge in the aftermath of the official awarding a penalty to Wycombe Wanderers, with the game ultimately finishing 2-2.

The United boss will watch on from the stands as the Yellows host Maidenhead United in the FA Cup on Saturday (November 4).

Chris Hogg and Craig Short will be leading the team pitchside with Manning admitting it is a "huge frustration and disappointment" to not be on the touchline.

He said: “Ultimately I have been found guilty within the laws of the game that are set out.

“To be totally transparent and clear, I didn’t actually call the ref anything offensive. I used two hugely common swearwords which you hear every single weekend.

“Like I said within the laws of the game, he has the right to do that.

“I suppose it leads to the bigger picture and where my frustration is that they are words you hear every single week on the touchline and on the pitch.

“I’m not saying they are right or wrong that they are used but I supposed it leads to the biggest problem which is the consistency in the official’s decision.

“It does annoy me a lot. I work hard in terms of my behaviour, my control, my calmness, and how I act and behave in front of spectators as well as the players in role modelling what they need.

“To be given a straight red for what is commonplace in the industry, I don’t think is right to be totally honest.

“I had a chat with the PGMOL yesterday and that was explained to me so I just hope now they are brave enough to enforce it every single week.

“Unfortunately it doesn’t change the situation that goes on my record. I get the ban and the fine.

The U's boss added that he does have sympathy for the officials but reiterated his belief his actions didn't warrant a straight dismissal.

He said: “It is difficult for the refs, the constant rule changes and amendments. You only have to look at the first two weeks with all the additional injury time that has now disappeared.

“It is the same as enforcing the same certain things on the touchline.

“When you are trying to make that many changes and you have that number of officials that you are trying to get to be consistent.

“I do feel sorry for the officials that they are being asked to do so many different things constantly.

“As you can tell, I am still hugely frustrated. For me, it definitely didn’t warrant what I have received.”