Disciplinary charges, suspensions and responses for February 2017:
Tuesday 28 February
Paul Robinson, Birmingham City FC
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC v Birmingham City FC
English Football League Championship, 24 February 2017
Dismissed for violent conduct
Claim made of wrongful dismissal
Claim of wrongful dismissal successful. Suspension withdrawn with immediate effect.
Greenwich Borough FC
Greenwich Borough FC v Molesey FC
Isthmian League Division One South, 7 January 2017
Two breaches of FA Rule E20(a) – (i) it is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Greenwich Borough FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion; and (ii) it is further alleged that after the end of the fixture, Greenwich Borough FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Greenwich Borough FC has until 8 March 2017 to respond.
Molesey FC
Greenwich Borough FC v Molesey FC
Isthmian League Division One South, 7 January 2017
Two breaches of FA Rule E20(a) – (i) it is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Molesey FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion; and (ii) it is further alleged that after the end of the fixture, Molesey FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour.
Molesey FC has until 8 March 2017 to respond.
Josh Andrew, Molesey FC
Greenwich Borough FC v Molesey FC
Isthmian League Division One South, 7 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Andrew's behaviour after the end of the fixture constitutes violent conduct considered sufficiently serious to warrant an additional sanction.
Andrew has until 8 March 2017 to respond.
Adam Scott, Worksop Town FC
FC Bolsover v Retford FC
Central Midlands English Football League, 11 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule C1(i)(i) – it is alleged that Scott failed to comply with FA Rule C1(i)(i) in that he played for Retford FC in the above fixture whilst registered at Worksop Town FC.
Scott has until 2 March 2017 to respond.
Monday 27 February
Huddersfield Town FC
Huddersfield Town FC v Leeds United AFC
English Football League Championship, 5 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 89th minute of the fixture, Huddersfield Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested.
Huddersfield Town FC was fined £10,000 and warned as to its future conduct.
Leeds United AFC
Huddersfield Town FC v Leeds United AFC
English Football League Championship, 5 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 89th minute of the fixture, Leeds United AFC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested.
Leeds United AFC was fined £10,000 and warned as to its future conduct.
David Wagner, manager, Huddersfield Town FC
Huddersfield Town FC v Leeds United AFC
English Football League Championship, 5 February 2017
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that in or around the 89th minute of the fixture Wagner’s behaviour in entering the field of play amounted to improper conduct; and (ii) it is alleged that Wagner’s behaviour upon his return to the vicinity of the technical area amounted to improper conduct.
Wagner admitted breach (1) but denied breach (2). Personal hearing requested.
The breach that was denied: proven. Wagner was immediately suspended from the touchline, until such time as Huddersfield Town FC have completed two first-team matches in approved competitions, fined £6,000 and warned as to his future conduct.
Garry Monk, manager, Leeds United AFC
Huddersfield Town FC v Leeds United AFC
English Football League Championship, 5 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 89th minute of the fixture Monk’s behaviour amounted to improper conduct.
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested.
Monk was immediately suspended from the touchline, until such time as Leeds United AFC have completed one first-team match in an approved competition, fined £3,000 and warned as to his future conduct.
Leyton Orient FC
Leyton Orient FC U19s v AFC Bournemouth U19s
Youth Alliance Cup, 4 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Leyton Orient FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Leyton Orient FC has until 7 March 2017 to respond.
AFC Bournemouth
Leyton Orient FC U19s v AFC Bournemouth U19s
Youth Alliance Cup, 4 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, AFC Bournemouth failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
AFC Bournemouth has until 7 March 2017 to respond.
Carlton Town FC
Breach of FA Rule E1 (d) – it is alleged that the club breached Regulation 9 (1) of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players by registering William Mellors-Blair without an International Transfer Certificate.
Carlton Town FC has until 1 March 2017 to respond.
Prescot Cables FC
Bamber Bridge FC v Prescot Cables FC
Northern Premier League Division One North, 26 December 2016
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Prescot Cables FC failed to comply with an FA suspension in that Mr Lloyd Dean participated in the above fixture.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Prescot Cables FC was fined £100 and warned as to its future conduct.
Lloyd Dean, Prescot Cables FC
Bamber Bridge FC v Prescot Cables FC
Northern Premier League Division One North, 26 December 2016
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Dean failed to comply with an FA suspension in that he participated in the above fixture.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Dean was suspended from all domestic club football, commencing Monday 20 February, until such time as Prescot Cables FC have completed one first-team match in an approved competition and fined £100.
Leandro Bacuna, Aston Villa FC
Aston Villa FC v Derby County FC
English Football League Championship, 25 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Bacuna’s behaviour in or around the 94th minute constitutes violent conduct in circumstances where the standard punishment that would otherwise apply following his dismissal is clearly insufficient.
Bacuna has until 6pm on 1 March 2017 to respond.
Steve Evans, manager, Mansfield Town FC
Grimsby Town FC v Mansfield Town FC
English Football League 2, 18 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 70th minute of the fixture Evans used abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening words towards a Match Official.
Evans denied the charge, personal hearing requested.
Friday 24 March
Ben Turner, Burton Albion FC
Brentford FC v Burton Albion FC
English Football League Championship, Saturday 10 December 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Turner used abusive and/or insulting words towards Brentford FC player Nico Yennaris, contrary to Rule E3(1). It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) is an "Aggravated Breach" as defined in Rule E3(2), as it included a reference to ethnic origin and/or race and/or nationality.
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
Fleetwood Town FC
Breaches of FA Rule C1(g)(x) – it is alleged that on 110 occasions an individual played for Fleetwood Town FC before their transfer had been authorised by The Football Association.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Liam Kitching, Leeds United AFC U18s
Leeds United AFC U18s v Hull City AFC U18s
Under 18 Professional Development League, Saturday 8 October
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that during the second half of the fixture, Kitching used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Hull City AFC U18s player Ahmed Salam, contrary to E3(1). It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) is an “Aggravated Breach” as defined in Rule E3(2), as it included reference to ethnic origin and/or nationality.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Kitching was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Leeds United FC have completed five non-first-team matches in approved competitions, and fined £250. He must complete an FA education course.
Gareth Risbridger, manager, Aylesbury FC
Potters Bar Town FC v Aylesbury FC, 10 December 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 75th minute of the above fixture, Risbridger used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 not accepted, paper hearing to be convened.
Not truly exceptional. Standard penalty 1 applies (a one-match touchline ban, effective immediately, and a £100 fine).
Christopher Gray, (formerly) Loughborough Dynamo FC
Belper Town FC v Loughborough Dynamo FC
Northern Premier League Division One South, 29 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Gray's language and/or behaviour following his dismissal was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Charge proven. Gray was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, for two first-team matches in approved competitions, fined £150 and warned as to his future conduct.
Kidlington FC
Bedford Town FC v Kidlington FC
Southern League Division One Central, 5 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Kidlington FC failed to comply with an FA suspension in that Tom Franklin participated in the following fixture:
Bedford Town FC v Kidlington FC
Southern League Division One Central, 5 November 2016
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Kidlington FC was warned as to its future conduct.
Tom Franklin
Bedford Town FC v Kidlington FC
Southern League Division One Central, 5 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Franklin failed to comply with an FA suspension in that he participated in the following fixture:
Bedford Town FC v Kidlington FC
Southern League Division One Central, 5 November 2016
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Franklin was warned as to his future conduct.
Thursday 23 February
AFC Bournemouth
Anti-Doping
Breach of FA Rule E1 – it is alleged that AFC Bournemouth failed to ensure that the Club Whereabouts information was accurate, contrary to Anti-Doping Regulation 14(d).
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Keith Curle, manager, Carlisle United FC
Wycombe Wanderers FC v Carlisle United FC
English English Football League Two, 18 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Curle’s behaviour in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 (£500 fine) accepted.
Mitch Rose, Newport County AFC
Cambridge United FC v Newport County AFC
English Football League 2, 18 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Rose’s behaviour following his dismissal amounts to improper and/or violent conduct.
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
Newport County AFC
Cambridge United FC v Newport County AFC
English Football League 2, 18 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20 – it is alleged that in or around the 89th minute of the fixture, Newport County AFC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrain from provocative behaviour and/or violent conduct.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Romulus FC
Romulus FC (Under 19s) v Oldham Athletic FC (Under 19s)
FA Youth Cup, 15 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that after the end of the fixture, Romulus FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour.
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested.
Romulus FC was warned as to its future conduct.
Ricardo Dudley, Romulus FC (Under 19s)
Romulus FC (Under 19s) v Oldham Athletic FC (Under 19s)
FA Youth Cup, 15 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Dudley’s behaviour after the end of the fixture amounts to improper and/or violent conduct.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Charge proven. Dudley was immediately suspended from all domestic club football until such time as Romulus FC have completed five non-first team matches in approved competitions and fined £70.
Levi Dawson, Romulus FC (Under 19s)
Romulus FC (Under 19s) v Oldham Athletic FC (Under 19s)
FA Youth Cup, 15 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Dawson’s behaviour after the end of the fixture amounts to improper and/or violent conduct.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Dawson was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Romulus FC have completed three non-first team matches in approved competitions, and fined £30.
Anthony Smith, Romulus FC (Under 19s)
Romulus FC (Under 19s) v Oldham Athletic FC (Under 19s)
FA Youth Cup, 15 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Smith’s behaviour after the end of the fixture amounts to improper and/or violent conduct.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Smith was immediately suspended from all domestic club football until such time as Romulus FC have completed six non-first team matches in approved competitions and fined £50.
Hope Akpan, Blackburn Rovers FC
Sheffield Wednesday FC v Blackburn Rovers FC
English Football League Championship, 14 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Akpan’s behaviour in or around the 87th minute constitutes violent conduct in circumstances where the standard punishment that would otherwise apply following his dismissal is clearly insufficient.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Charge proven. Akpan was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Blackburn Rovers FC have completed one first-team match in an approved competition (in addition to the standard punishment of three matches for his dismissal).
Tim Sherwood, director of football, Swindon Town FC
Bury FC v Swindon Town FC
English Football League 1, 11 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the tunnel area at half time of the fixture Sherwood used abusive and/or insulting and/or improper words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Sherwood was immediately banned from the ground, until such time as Swindon Town FC have completed two first-team matches in approved competitions, and fined £2,000.
Paul Raynor, assistant manager, Mansfield Town FC
Mansfield Town FC v Accrington Stanley FC
English Football League 2, 14 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the tunnel area at half time of the fixture Raynor used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Officials.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 not accepted, paper hearing to be convened.
Not truly exceptional. Standard penalty 1 (a one-match touchline ban, effective immediately, and a £500 fine) applies.
Jimmy Gray, manager, Barton Rovers FC
Hanwell Town FC v Barton Rovers FC
Southern League Division One Central, 28 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 75th minute Gray used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee.
Gray has until 27 February 2017 to respond.
Danny Holmes, assistant manager, Wimborne Town FC
Mangotsfield United FC v Wimborne Town FC
Southern League Division One South and West, 28 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 66th minute Mr Holmes used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Holmes has until 27 February 2017 to respond.
Matty Holmes, manager, Wimborne Town FC
Mangotsfield United FC v Wimborne Town FC
Southern League Division One South and West, 28 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that at the end of the fixture Holmes used threatening language and/or behaviour towards a Match Official.
Holmes has until 27 February 2017 to respond.
Gary Setchell, manager, King’s Lynn Town FC
King’s Lynn Town FC v Biggleswade Town FC
Southern League Premier Division, 17 January 2017
Three breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that in or around the 91st minute of the fixture that Setchell used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official; (ii) it is alleged that following his dismissal from the technical area Setchell used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official; and (iii) it is further alleged that in the tunnel area following the end of the fixture area Setchell used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Setchell has until 27 February 2017 to respond.
Terry Spillane, manager, Aveley FC
Aveley FC v Waltham Abbey FC
Isthmian League Division One North, 28 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute Spillane used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Spillane has until 27 February 2017 to respond.
Leigh Dynan, manager, Whyteleafe FC
Molesey FC v Whyteleafe FC
Isthmian League Division One North, 28 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that following the end of the fixture Dynan’s language and/or behaviour amounts to improper conduct.
Dynan has until 27 February 2017 to respond.
Ben Sadler, manager, Wantage Town FC
Wantage Town FC v Larkhall Athletic FC
Southern League Division One South and West, 28 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 28th minute Sadler used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Sadler has until 27 February 2017 to respond.
Aaron Rhule, Thamesmead Town FC
Wroxham FC v Thamesmead Town FC
Isthmian League Division One North, 21 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that following his dismissal Rhule used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee.
Rhule has until 27 February 2017 to respond.
Wednesday 22 February
Aston Villa FC (Reserve Team)
Norwich City FC (Reserve Team) v Aston Villa FC (Reserve Team)
Premier League 2 – Division 2, 6 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, Norwich City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Aston Villa FC has until 2 March 2017 to respond.
Norwich City FC (Reserve Team)
Norwich City FC (Reserve Team) v Aston Villa FC (Reserve Team)
Premier League 2 – Division 2, 6 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, Aston Villa FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Norwich City FC has until 2 March 2017 to respond.
Gareth Metcalf
20 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Metcalf’s conduct was improper and/or brought the game into disrepute in that he provided three falsified coaching certificates to West Riding County Football Association on 20 April 2016.
Metcalf has until 2 March 2017 to respond.
John McAtee, coach, Shrewsbury Town Under 19s
Shrewsbury Town Under 19s v Accrington Stanley Under 19s
Youth Alliance North West Conference, Saturday 10 December 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 (1) – it is alleged that at the end of the fixture, McAtee used absive and/or insulting words towards Accrington Stanley player Zehn Mohammed, contrary to Rule E3(1). It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) is an "Aggravated Breach" as defined in Rule E3(2), as it included a reference to ethnic origin and/or race and/or nationality.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Tony Gay, coach, Thurrock FC
Ware FC v Thurrock FC
Isthmian League Division 1 North, Saturday 3 December 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3(1) – it is alleged that at the end of the fixture, Gay used abusive and/or insulting words towards Match Official Craig Pullen, contrary to Rule E3(1). It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) is an "Aggravated Breach" as defined in Rule E3(2), as it included a reference to sexual orientation.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Tuesday 21 February
Steve Evans, manager, Mansfield Town FC
Grimsby Town FC v Mansfield Town FC
English Football League 2, 18 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 70th minute of the fixture Evans used abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening words towards a Match Official.
Evans has until 6pm on 24 February 2017 to respond.
Crawley Wasps Ladies FC
Breach of FA Rule E1(d) – it is alleged that the club breached regulation 9(1) of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players by registering Marie Gillstroem with The Football Association whilst she was registered with another Association, without an International Transfer Certificate.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Monday 20 February
Mitchell Rose, Newport County AFC
Cambridge United FC v Newport County AFC
English Football League 2, 18 February 2017
Dismissed for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity
Claim made of wrongful dismissal.
Claim successful. Suspension withdrawn with immediate effect.
Thomas Anderson, Chesterfield FC
Chesterfield FC v Bury FC
English Football League 1, 18 February 2017
Dismissed for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity
Claim made of wrongful dismissal
Claim unsuccessful. Anderson’s one-match suspension remains in place.
Hope Akpan, Blackburn Rovers FC
Sheffield Wednesday FC v Blackburn Rovers FC
English Football League Championship, 14 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Akpan’s behaviour in or around the 87th minute constitutes violent conduct in circumstances where the standard punishment that would otherwise apply following his dismissal is clearly insufficient.
Akpan denied the claim that the standard punishment is clearly insufficient. Paper hearing to be convened.
Tim Sherwood, director of football, Swindon Town FC
Bury FC v Swindon Town FC
English Football League 1, 11 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the tunnel area at half time of the fixture Sherwood used abusive and/or insulting and/or improper words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Paul Raynor, assistant manager, Mansfield Town FC
Mansfield Town FC v Accrington Stanley FC
English Football League 2, 14 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area at half time of the fixture Raynor used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Officials.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 not accepted. Paper hearing to be convened.
Paul Heckingbottom, manager, Barnsley FC
Barnsley FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
English Football League Championship, 31 January 2017
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that Heckingbottom's language and/or behaviour when entering the opposition technical area in or around the 60th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct; (ii) it is further alleged that following his dismissal from the technical area Heckingbottom used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Fourth Official.
Heckingbottom admitted breach (1) but denied breach (2). Personal hearing requested.
Heckingbottom was immediately banned from the touchline, until such time as Barnsley FC have completed one first-team match in an approved competition, fined £2,000 and warned as to his future conduct.
Mark Phillips, U18s coach, West Ham United FC
West Ham United FC U18s v Norwich City FC U18s
U18 Premier League South, 4 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged Phillips used abusive and/or insulting words in respect of a Match Official as evidenced in the reports.
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested.
Ben Sadler, Wantage Town FC
Wantage Town FC v Larkhall Athletic FC
Southern League South & West Division, 28 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 28th minute of the fixture Sadler used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Sadler has until 28 February 2017 to respond.
Ben Turner, Burton Albion FC
Brentford FC v Burton Albion FC
English Football League Championship, Saturday 10 December 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Turner used abusive and/or insulting words towards Brentford FC player Nico Yennaris, contrary to Rule E3(1). It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) is an "Aggravated Breach" as defined in Rule E3(2), as it included a reference to ethnic origin and/or race and/or nationality.
Turner has until 23 February to respond.
Friday 17 February
Blackburn Rovers FC
Sheffield Wednesday FC v Blackburn Rovers
English Football League Championship, 14 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 87th minute of the fixture, Blackburn Rovers FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 (£5,000 fine) accepted.
Liam Kelly, Leyton Orient FC
Plymouth Argyle v Leyton Orient FC
English Football League 2, 14 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Kelly’s behaviour in or around the 86th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct in circumstances where the standard punishment that would otherwise apply following his dismissal is clearly insufficient.
Kelly denied his behaviour constitutes violent conduct and further denies that the standard punishment that would otherwise apply following his dismissal is clearly insufficient.
Case proven in respect to the charge of violent conduct. The Commission also considered the imposition of the standard penalty to be insufficient and ordered that the player be suspended for an additional 3 matches resulting in a suspension of six matches in total. There is no right of appeal.
Mark Litherland, academy manager, Bury FC
Bury FC (U19s) v Blackpool FC (U19s)
Youth Alliance North West Conference, 14 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Litherland’s conduct after the end of the fixture was improper.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Charge proven. Litherland was fined £200 and warned as to his future conduct.
Ryan Kidd, coach, Bury FC U19s
Rochdale AFC U19s v Bury FC U19s
Youth Alliance North West Conference, 5 November 2016
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that, in or around the 56th minute of the fixture, Kidd used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official; and (ii) it is further alleged that Kidd’s behaviour, in failing to provide the referee with his name when requested to do so in or around the 56th minute of the fixture, amounts to improper conduct.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Kidd was banned from the ground, commencing Monday 20 February, until such time as Bury FC have completed two non-first team matches in approved competitions, and fined £200.
Ramsbottom United FC
Ramsbottom United FC v Droylsden FC
Northern Premier League Division One North, 3 September 2016
Ramsbottom United FC v Glossop North End AFC
Northern Premier League Division One North, 10 September 2016
Two breaches of FA Rule E1(b) – (i) it is alleged that Ramsbottom United FC failed to comply with FA Rule C1(g)(x) (p101 FA Handbook 2016-17), in the Louis Myers played for Ramsbottom United on 3 3 September 2016, before his temporary transfer had been authorised by The Association; and (ii) it is further alleged that Ramsbottom United FC failed to comply with FA Rule C1(g)(x) (p101 FA Handbook 2016-17), in that Louis Myers played for Ramsbottom United on 10 September 2016, before his temporary transfer had been authorised by The Association.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Charges proven, Ramsbottom United FC was warned as to its future conduct.
Antoine Thompson, academy manager, Cheltenham Town FC
Plymouth Argyle U18 v Cheltenham Town FC U18
Football League Youth Alliance South West Conference, 6 December 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that on or around the field of play at half time of the fixture Thompson used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Thompson was banned from the ground, commencing Monday 20th February, until such time as Cheltenham Town FC have completed one non-first team match in an approved competition, and fined £300.
Waltham Abbey FC
Waltham Abbey FC v AFC Hornchurch
Isthmian League Division One North, 7 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Waltham Abbey FC failed to comply with an automatic suspension in that James Pellin participated in the above fixture.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Waltham Abbey FC was fined £100.
James Pellin, Waltham Abbey FC
Waltham Abbey FC v AFC Hornchurch
Isthmian League Division One North, 7 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Pellin failed to comply with an automatic suspension in that he participated in the above fixture.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Pellin was suspended from all domestic club football, commencing Monday 20 February, until such time as Waltham Abbey FC have completed one first-team match in an approved competition, and fined £50.
Carshalton Athletic FC
Carshalton Athletic FC v Herne Bay
Isthmian League Division One South, 4 October 2016
Carshalton Athletic FC v Cray Wanderers
Buildbase FA Trophy, 9 October 2016
Two breaches of FA Rule E1(b) – (i) it is alleged that Carshalton Athletic FC failed to comply with FA Rule C1(g)(x) (p101 FA Handbook 2016-17), in that Mekhail McLaughlin played for Carshalton Athletic on 4 October 2016, before his temporary transfer had been authorised by The Association; and (ii) it is further alleged that Carshalton Athletic FC failed to comply with FA Rule C1(g)(x) (p101 FA Handbook 2016-17), in that Mekhail McLaughlin played for Carshalton Athletic on 9 October 2016, before his temporary transfer had been authorised by The Association.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Carshalton Athletic FC was warned as to future conduct.
Jordan Gibbon, Wingate & Finchley FC
Wingate & Finchley v Leatherhead FC
Isthmian Premier League, 21 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that following Gibbon's dismissal from the field of play Gibbon used abusive and/or insulting language towards a Match Official.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Gibbon was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Wingate & Finchley FC have completed one first team match in an approved competition, fined £150 and warned as to his future conduct.
Wimborne Town FC
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – it is alleged that Wimborne Town FC failed to comply with FA Rule C1(g)(x) in that Patrick O’Flaherty played for the Club in twelve fixtures between the 6 August 2016 and 27 September 2016 before his temporary transfer had been authorised by The Football Association.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Wimborne Town FC was fined £150.
Bamber Bridge FC
Bamber Bridge FC v Charnock Richard FC
Lancashire FA Challenge Trophy, 27 September 2016
Bamber Bridge FC v Tadcaster Albion FC
Evostik Northern Premier, 1 October 2016
Breaches of FA Rule E1(b) – it is alleged that Bamber Bridge FC failed to comply with FA Rule C1(g)(x) by playing Macauley Wilson in the above fixtures before his temporary transfer had been authorised by The Football Association.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Bamber Bridge FC was warned as to its future conduct.
Thursday 16 February
Hull City FC
Arsenal FC v Hull City AFC
Premier League, 11 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 55th minute of the fixture, Hull City AFC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 (£20,000 fine) accepted.
Gareth Ainsworth, manager, Wycombe Wanderers FC
Crewe Alexandra FC v Wycombe Wanderers FC
English Football League 2, 14 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 89th minute Ainsworth used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Ainsworth has until 21 February 2017 to respond.
King’s Lynn Town FC
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – it is alleged that King’s Lynn Town failed to comply with FA Rule C1(g)(x) in that Shaun McWilliams played for King’s Lynn Town FC on four occasions between the 16 August 2016 and 25 October 2016 before his temporary transfer had been authorised by The Football Association.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Witham Town FC
Witham Town FC v Thamesmead Town FC
Isthmian League Division One North, 12 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Witham Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Thamesmead Town FC
Witham Town FC v Thamesmead Town FC
Isthmian League Division One North, 12 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Thamesmead Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Callum Laird, Bridgwater Town FC
Southern League Division One South & West, 24 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Laird’s behaviour in or around the 88th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Wednesday 15 February
Anthony Gerrard, Oldham Athletic FC
Chesterfield FC v Oldham Athletic FC
English Football League 1, 4 February 2017
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that Gerrard used threatening language and/or behaviour in or around the tunnel area towards an opponent during half time of the above fixture; (ii) it is alleged that Gerrard used threatening language in or around the tunnel area towards an opponent after the end of the above fixture.
Charges admitted, personal hearing requested.
Gerrard was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Oldham Athletic FC have completed two first-team matches in approved competitions, fined £2,000 and warned as to his future conduct.
Tuesday 14 February
Manchester City FC
Anti-Doping
Breach of FA Rule E1 – It is alleged that Manchester City FC failed to ensure that their Club Whereabouts information was accurate, contrary to Anti-Doping Regulation 14(d).
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Manchester City FC was fined £35,000 and warned as to its future conduct.
Colne FC
Colne FC v Brighouse Town FC
Northern Premier League Division One North, 22 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E1(b)- It is alleged that the Club failed to comply with FA Rule C1(g)(x) (p101 FA Handbook 2016-17), in that Jack Lynch played for Colne FC on 22 October 2016, before his temporary transfer to Colne FC had been authorised by The Association.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Colne FC was fined £100 and warned as to future conduct.
Sam Bantick, AFC Sudbury
Harold Hill v Lakeview
Brentwood Sunday Football League, 16 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – it is alleged that Bantick failed to comply with FA Rule C1 (i)(i) (p101 FA Handbook 2016-17), in that he played for Harold Hill FC on 16 October 2016, whilst registered with AFC Sudbury.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Bantick was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as AFC Sudbury have completed two first team matches in approved competitions, fined £150 and warned as to his future conduct.
Jimmy Cook, Tilbury FC
Tilbury FC v Harlow Town FC
BBC Essex Senior Cup, 6 December 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Cook’s language and/or behaviour in or around the 82nd minute of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Cook was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Tilbury FC have completed one first team match in an approved competition, fined £100 and warned as to his future conduct.
Reuben Hazell, coach, Redditch United FC
Hitchin Town FC v Redditch United FC
Southern Premier League, 12 December 2016
Two breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that during the second half of the fixture Hazell used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee. It is further alleged that Hazell's behaviour in refusing to provide his name to the Match Referee amounts to improper conduct.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 not accepted, paper hearing to be convened.
Not truly exceptional. Standard penalty 1 applies (a one-match touchline ban, effective immediately, and a £150 fine).
Callum Leahy, Bowers & Pitsea FC
Bowers & Pitsea FC v Brightlingsea Regent FC
Isthmian League Division One North, 10 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Leahy's language towards the Match Referee, following his dismissal from the field of play, amounts to improper conduct.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Charge proven. Leahy was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Bowers & Pitsea FC have completed two first-team matches in approved competitions, fined £150.
Ross Adams, Bowers & Pitsea FC
Bowers & Pitsea FC v Brightlingsea Regent FC
Isthmian League Division One North, 10 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Adams' language towards the Match Referee in or around the changing rooms at the end of the fixture, following his dismissal from the field of play, amounts to improper conduct.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Charge proven. Adams was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Bowers & Pitsea FC have completed three first-team matches in approved competitions, fined £150.
Shaun Beeley, Barrow AFC
Aldershot Town FC v Barrow AFC
National League – Premier, 11 February 2017
Dismissed for violent conduct
Claim made of wrongful dismissal
Claim unsuccessful. Beeley’s three-match suspension remains in place.
William Atkinson, Southend United FC
Millwall FC v Southend United FC
English Football League 1, 11 February 2017
Dismissed for serious foul play
Claim made of wrongful dismissal
Claim unsuccessful. Atkinson’s three-match suspension remains in place.
Pru Anele, Northampton Town FC U19s
Northampton Town FC U19s v Leyton Orient FC U19s
Youth Alliance South East Conference, 17 December 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Anaele’s language and/or behaviour following his dismissal after the end of the fixture was improper and/or threatening.
Anele has until 20 February 2017 to respond.
AFC Sudbury
Hendon FC v AFC Sudbury
Isthmian League Premier, 21 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, AFC Sudbury failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
AFC Sudbury has until 20 February 2017 to respond.
Hendon FC
Hendon FC v AFC Sudbury
Isthmian League Premier, 21 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Hendon FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour.
Hendon FC has until 20 February 2017 to respond.
David Smallsey, coach, Hendon FC
Hendon FC v AFC Sudbury
Isthmian League Premier, 21 January 2017
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that Smallsey’s behaviour in entering the field of play and approaching a Sudbury FC player in or around the 93rd minute of the above fixture amounts to improper conduct; (ii) it is further alleged that Smallsey’s behaviour in refusing to provide his name to the Match Referee amounts to improper conduct.
Smallsey has until 20 February to respond.
Burscough FC
Two breaches of FA Rule E1(f) – (i) it is alleged that the club failed to comply with an order, requirement, direction or instruction of The Association, namely, to make outstanding payment owed to former Burscough FC player, Michael Monaghan within 7 days of 12 September 2016; and (ii) it is further alleged that the club failed to comply with an order, requirement, direction or instruction of The Football Association, namely, to make outstanding payment owed to former Burscough FC player, Mark Beesley within 7 days of 12 September 2016.
Burscough FC has until 24 February 2017 to respond.
Monday 13 February
Nikola Jurcevic, assistant manager, West Ham United FC
West Ham United FC v West Bromwich Albion FC
Premier League, 11 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr. Jurcevic’s behaviour in or around the 19th minute amounts to improper conduct.
Jurcevic has until 6pm on 16 February 2017 to respond.
Slaven Bilic, manager, West Ham United FC
West Ham United FC v West Bromwich Albion FC
Premier League, 11 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Bilic’s behaviour in or around the 90th minute amounts to improper conduct.
Bilic has until 6pm on 16 February 2017 to respond.
Jamie Proctor, Carlisle United FC
Leyton Orient FC v Carlisle United FC
English Football League 2, 4 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Proctor’s behaviour following his dismissal amounts to improper conduct.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Proctor was fined £500.
Darren Edmondson, academy manager, Carlisle United FC
Blackpool FC U18s v Carlisle United FC U18s
EFL Youth Alliance, 7 January 2017
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that after the end of the fixture Edmondson used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official; (ii) it is further alleged that Edmondson’s conduct in refusing to provide his name was improper.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Edmondson was immediately banned from the ground, until such time as Carlisle United FC have completed one non-first team match in an approved competition, fined £250 and warned as to future conduct.
Junior Luke, AFC Hornchurch
Wroxham FC v AFC Hornchurch
Isthmian League Division One North, 17 December 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3(1) – it is alleged that whilst being dismissed from the field of play Luke used abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening words towards the Match Referee, contrary to Rule E3(1).
Breach of FA Rule E1(a) – it is further alleged that Luke breached FA Rule E1(a) in that he spat at the Match Referee, contrary to FIFA Laws of the Game - Law 12.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Charge proven. Luke was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as AFC Hornchurch have completed twelve first team matches in approved competitions, fined £200 and warned as to future conduct.
Osset Albion FC
Hyde United FC v Osset Albion FC
Northern Premier League Division One North, 26 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture, the club failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Osset Albion FC was fined £400 and warned as to its future conduct.
Hyde United FC
Hyde United FC v Osset Albion FC
Northern Premier League Division One North, 26 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) - it is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture, the club failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Hyde United FC was fined £400 and warned as to future conduct.
Luke Potter, assistant manager, Osset Albion FC
Hyde United FC v Osset Albion FC
Northern Premier League Division One North, 26 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Potter's behaviour in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Potter was immediately banned from the ground, until such time as Ossett Albion FC have completed two first team matches in approved competitions, fined £100 and warned as to future conduct.
Tuesday 7 February
Neal Bishop, Scunthorpe United FC
Southend United FC v Scunthorpe United FC
English Football League 1, 4 February 2017
Dismissed for violent conduct
Claim made of wrongful dismissal
Claim successful. Suspension withdrawn with immediate effect.
Ryan Fredericks, Fulham FC
Birmingham City FC v Fulham FC
English Football League Championship, 4 February 2017
Dismissed for serious foul play
Claims made of wrongful dismissal and excessive punishment
Both claims unsuccessful. Ryan Fredericks’ three match suspension remains in place.
Lawrence Vigouroux, Swindon Town FC
Swindon Town FC v Oxford United FC
Football League 1, 5 February 2017
Dismissed for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity
Claims made of wrongful dismissal and mistaken identity.
Both claims successful. Suspension withdrawn with immediate effect.
Huseiyn Torgut, physio, Greenwich Borough FC
Greenwich Borough FC v Chipstead FC
Isthmian League Division One South, 26 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Torgut’s behaviour in or around the 88th minute constitutes violent conduct.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Charge proven. Torgut was immediately banned, until such time as Greenwich Borough FC have completed five first team matches in approved competitions; the first three to be served as a ground ban, the remaining two to be served as a touchline ban, and fined £300.
Gary Owers, manager, Bath City FC
Maidenhead United FC v Bath City FC
National League South, 12 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that after the end of the fixture he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Denied charge, personal hearing requested.
Charge proven. Owers was immediately banned from the touchline, until such time as Bath City FC have completed two first-team matches in approved competitions, fined £300 and warned as to future conduct.
Jordan Clarke, Player, Corinthian Casuals FC
Chalfont St Peter FC v Corinthian Casuals FC
Buildbase FA Trophy, 29 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Clarke’s language and/or behaviour following his dismissal in or around the 80th minute was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Clarke was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Corinthian Casuals FC have completed one first team match in an approved competition, and fined £150.
Paul Phillips, manager, Stalybridge Celtic FC
Stalybridge Celtic FC v Alfreton Town FC
National League North, 22 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 22nd minute of the fixture Phillips used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Charge not proven.
Sean Hessey, manager, Marine FC
Stockport County FC v Marine
Buildbase FA Trophy, 10 December 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that at the end of the fixture Hessey used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 not accepted, paper hearing to be convened.
Not truly exceptional. Standard penalty 1 applies (a one match touchline ban, effective immediately, and a £150 fine).
Tristan Abrahams, Leyton Orient FC
Leyton Orient FC v Dagenham & Redbridge FC
Youth Alliance South East Conference, 15 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Mr Abrahams failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the above fixture.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Abrahams was suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Leyton Orient FC have completed one first-team match in an approved competition. The sanction is suspended for a period of 12 months. Abrahams was warned as to future conduct.
Leyton Orient FC
Leyton Orient FC v Dagenham & Redbridge FC
Youth Alliance South East Conference, 15 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Leyton Orient FC failed to comply with an automatic suspension in that Abrahams participated in the above fixture.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Leyton Orient FC was fined £300.
Mark Birch, manager, Carlisle United FC U15
Wigan Athletic FC U15 v Carlisle United U15
U15 Academy, 13 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Birch's language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Birch was immediately banned from the ground, until such time as Carlisle United FC have completed two non-first-team matches in approved competitions, and fined £200.
Thursday 2 February
Bacary Sagna, Manchester City FC
Media Comments
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that a comment, made by Sagna, constitutes improper conduct in that it questions the integrity of the match official and/or alleges and/or implies bias on the part of the match official, and/or brought the game into disrepute contrary to Rule E3 (1).
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Original decision: Sagna was fined £40,000 and warned as to his future conduct.
Appeal result: appeal dismissed. Original sanction remains in place.
Dulwich Hamlet FC
Dulwich Hamlet FC v Royston Town FC
Buildbase FA Trophy, 10 December 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 – it is alleged that in or around the 89th minute of the fixture, Dulwich Hamlet FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Dulwich Hamlet FC has until 8 February 2017 to respond.
Gavin Rose, manager, Dulwich Hamlet FC
Dulwich Hamlet FC v Royston Town FC
Buildbase FA Trophy, 10 December 2016
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that in or around the 89th minute of the fixture Rose used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Fourth Official; (ii) it is further alleged that Rose's behaviour in or around the 89th minute of the fixture was improper and/or violent.
Rose has until 8 February 2017 to respond.
Royston Town FC
Dulwich Hamlet FC v Royston Town FC
Buildbase FA Trophy, 10 December 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 – it is alleged that in or around the 89th minute of the fixture, Royston Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Royston Town FC has until 8 February 2017 to respond.
Steve Castle, Manager, Royston Town FC
Dulwich Hamlet FC v Royston Town FC
Buildbase FA Trophy, 10 December 2016
Breaches of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Castle's behaviour in or around the 89th minute of the fixture was improper and/or violent.
Castle has until 8 February 2017 to respond.
Wednesday 1 February
Robert Page (former manager, Northampton Town FC), coach, Nottingham Forest FC
Bristol Rovers FC v Northampton Town FC
English Football League One
Post-Match Media Comments
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that comments made by Page following the above fixture were abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute contrary to Rule E3 (1). It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3 (1) is an “Aggravated Breach” as it includes a reference to gender, contrary to Rule E3 (2).
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Charge proven. Page was suspended from the touchline, commencing Wednesday 1February, until such time as Nottingham Forest FC have completed two first-team matches in approved competitions, and fined £750. Page must attend an FA education course.
Alfie Barker
Media Comments
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that comments posted by Barker on his Twitter account were abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute contrary to Rule E3 (1).
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Barker was immediately suspended from all football and football activity until 1 August 2017, fined £250 and warned as to future conduct.
