Referee Steve Conroy cautioned Boyd for obstruction rather than dangerous play, leaving the forward one disciplinary point shy of a suspension.

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It added that his suspension did not "constitute disciplinary action" and the allegations warranted independent investigation.

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The council said afterwards that his suspension did not "constitute disciplinary action" and the allegations warranted independent investigation.

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Messer overruled the disciplinary committee, which wanted a permanent suspension.

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"Suspension is a neutral act and is not a disciplinary action against the head teacher, " said a Powys council spokesman.

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Clawback provisions may also result in suspension of deferred bonuses where an employee is under investigation for a regulatory or disciplinary matter.

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His poor disciplinary record, which saw him miss a total of 11 domestic and European games through suspension during the past season, led the club to dock him two weeks' wages.

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Mr House said a decision would be made within the next few days about whether Mr Dizaei's suspension would be revoked - but pointed out that he still faces a hearing on 12 internal disciplinary matters.

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