FA statement on wrongful dismissal claims

Wednesday 05 Mar 2014
Aerial view of Wembley Stadium

An Independent Regulatory Commission heard two cases of wrongful dismissal. 

In relation to the dismissal of Yeovil Town’s Byron Webster for denying a goal scoring opportunity against Reading on 1 March 2014, the claim was upheld. 

Therefore, Webster’s suspension has been withdrawn with immediate effect. 

The claim from Sam Mantom of Walsall that his sending-off against Preston North End on 1 March 2014 for serious foul play should be dismissed was rejected. 

Mantom’s three-match suspension will, therefore, commence with immediate effect.

By FA Staff