PNE man that racially abused Burnley's Hannibal facing another ban for crazed headbutt
Milutin Osmajic – the Preston North End striker found to have racially abused Hannibal – is facing the prospect of yet another ban.
The 26-year-old only returned from his nine-game suspension 20 days ago, playing and scoring against Sheffield Wednesday on New Year’s Day.
It was his first appearance for the Lilywhites since the start of November.
Not only did Osmajic miss nine games, he was also fined £21,000 and ordered to attend a mandatory education course after being charged with racially abusing Hannibal during the 0-0 draw between the two sides at Deepdale in February.
The Montenegro international refuted the claims and PNE supported their player throughout, expressing their disappointment after the verdict was handed out.
According to the FA’s hearing, Hannibal accused Osmajic of saying “f**k you, f**k your black mother” following a coming together during the second-half. Osmajic, however, suggested he said: ”f**k you, f**k you bad man”.
In her evidence, expert lip reader Tina Lannin said it was “absolutely not possible” that “bad man” was used.
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The striker has since made five appearances since returning, but hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons once again last night when he was shown a straight red card for violent conduct at the end of Preston’s 3-0 home defeat to Hull City.
Replays showed Osmajic headbutt John Lundstram, sparking a melee between the two sets of supporters and coaches during the final stages of the game.
It’s the latest in a long line of disciplinary issues for the striker, who was also banned for eight games in October 2024 after biting Blackburn Rovers defender Owen Beck.
Osmajic admitted the charge of violent conduct and was also fined £15,000.
Away from the field, the player was banned from driving after he was caught speeding eight times in eight weeks in July 2025.
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