Former Man Utd star reveals little-known punishment Premier League players face for getting booked
Ben Foster has revealed how much Premier League players are fined when they receive a yellow card during a match. The former Manchester United goalkeeper has lifted the lid on several little-known aspects of life as a Premier League player, explaining that footballers face the same £10 fine for a caution, regardless of the level at which they play.
The rules are set out in the Football Association's handbook and apply at every level of the game, from grassroots football to the biggest Premier League clashes. This means a player booked in a Sunday league match faces the same financial penalty as a millionaire star in the English top flight, regardless of their salary.
READ NEXT: How Man Utd could line up if Erik ten Hag landed his 'dream signings' after Harry Kane admission Ben Foster reveals how Premier League fines work The subject was discussed on the latest episode of Foster's Fozcast podcast, during which the 43-year-old lifted the lid on his career as a professional footballer. Advert Discussing things footballers do that fans absolutely hate, co-host Tom Ochoa said: "The whistle goes, play comes to an end and a player just nudges the ball away five yards and gets booked.
If you're going to do it, pick it up and launch it out of the stadium. Don't get done for knocking it five yards.
Foster added: If you're going to do it, get a proper yellow card. You have got to pay £10 for that.
You have got to pay £10 for a yellow card fine. Even the pros get it because it is an FA fine.
Wrexham legend Ben Tozer then interjected: A red card is £50 or £60." The former Manchester United goalkeeper added: "You have still got to pay it regardless. So if you are going to do it, do it properly." READ NEXT: 'I confronted him' - Erik ten Hag breaks ranks and reveals the true reason for his feud with Cristiano Ronaldo at Man Utd How much are Premier League players fined for yellow and red cards?
Although players may face additional fines from their individual clubs, anyone who receives a yellow card is charged £10 under the FA's disciplinary rules, irrespective of the level at which they play. The latest version of the FA Handbook outlines the charges for cautions and dismissals, including the relevant fines, any automatic suspensions and the penalty points accumulated for each offence.