Leeds United are likely to punish goalkeeper Kiko Casilla after he received an eight-match ban from the Football Association for racially abusing Jonathan Leko, but will they sack him off? Phil Hay has provided his thoughts.

What’s he said?

The FA revealed the written verdict in relation to the incident on Tuesday which confirmed the suspension as well as a £60k fine and a requirement to attend face-to-face education.

Fans have been reacting to the news on social media with many wanting the club to part company with the 33-year-old, as seen here, but that that appears unlikely according to Hay.

In the comments section for his latest piece, which gives further insight into the Spaniard’s ban, he was asked if Casilla would be dismissed.

Hay replied:

A future at Leeds?

Leeds backed their shot-stopper prior to him being found guilty, something that they should probably go back on if they are to keep their reputation intact as they shouldn’t be advocating someone who has been charged for racially abusing a fellow professional – or anyone for that matter.

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Disciplining him further, on top of what the FA have done, is one step in the right direction but is it enough?

The veteran goalkeeper is going to miss 70% of their final ten matches in the Championship, so it gives Illan Meslier a chance to stake a claim for that number one spot and at 20 years of age, he could hold it down long-term.

Therefore, it might be a wise call to part ways with Casilla entirely, especially as this must be a breach of his contract in some form. It would allow some forward thinking to occur.

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But Leeds will have to change their stance, at least according to Hay, who believes the hierarchy at the club will stick behind him and not sack him for the incident.

And in other news, Leeds outcast should have left in January…