Disciplinary charges, suspensions and responses for July 2018
30 July 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (SCHEDULE B) – NON STANDARD CASE
Danny Martin, Assistant Manager, Grantham Town FC
Grantham Town FC v Shaw Lane AFC
Northern Premier League Premier
2 April 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 58th minute of the fixture, Mr Martin’s words were abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Referee.
Charge Denied – Paper hearing requested
RESULT
Proven
3 match touchline ban
£225 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Nigel Genner
Lye Town FC v Bromsgrove Sporting FC
Midland Football League
24 April 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3
It is alleged that prior to Kick Off at the above fixture, Mr Genner used abusive and/or insulting words contrary to Rule E3(1) towards a Match Official.
It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) is an ‘Aggravated Breach” as defined in Rule E3(2), as it includes reference to ethnic origin and/or race and/or colour.
Charge Denied – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Proven
Suspended from all football and football related activity for four (4) months running up to and including 12th December 2018
Fined £500
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Mark Stevens, Match Official
Beaconsfield Town FC v Fleet Town FC
Evo-Stick South East
17 February 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that prior to kick off in the above fixture, Mr Stevens used abusive and/or insulting words towards another Match Official 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 reference to race and/or ethnic origin.
The participant has until 7 August 2018 to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (SCHEDULE B) – NON STANDARD CASE
Ryan Palmer, Player, Hythe Town FC
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Palmer failed to comply with FA Rule C1(i)(i), in that he played for SE Dons FC in 11 fixtures between 5 November 2017 and 29 April 2018, whilst registered with Hythe Town FC.
Admitted – paper hearing requested
RESULT
2 match suspension
£125 fine
MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Andrew Evans, Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Evans entered into a Representation Contract with a Minor without having obtained the ‘Additional Authorisation’ to deal with Minors contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries.
Charge Denied – Personal Hearing requested
ORIGINAL RESULT:
Proven
Immediately suspended from all Intermediary Activity for 3 months; however, the final month is suspended for 2 years
Fined £2,500
This sanction has been set aside pending appeal
APPEAL RESULT:
Appeal dismissed.
Original decision remains as ordered save for effective date of immediate suspension now from 1 December 2018 (running up to and including 31 January 2019)
27 July 2018
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF THE MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FA (SCHEDULE B) – NON STANDARD CASE
Stephen Hutchings, Player, Moneyfields FC
Hanwell Town FC v Moneyfields FC
Southern League Division One East
7 April 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Hutchings’ language and/or behaviour following his dismissal was abusive and/or improper and/or threatening.
Charge Denied – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT
Plea changed to partial admittance;
Denied element of charge not proven;
A 6 match suspended sanction from 2016 is immediately effective;
A 4 match suspension and a £100 fine was imposed in relation to the above fixture; and
The player is therefore immediately suspended for his next 10 matches.
26 July 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Martin Hunter, Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1 (b) – It is alleged that Mr Hunter conducted Intermediary Activity on behalf of a player before the 1st day in January of the year of the players sixteenth birthday contrary to Regulation B8 of the FA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries 2016-2017.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
ORIGINAL RESULT:
Suspended from all Intermediary Activity for 9 months
Fined £1,000
APPEAL RESULT:
Appeal dismissed
Original decision remains in place
25 July 2018
Appeals have been received from Hartlepool United FC, Mr Russ Green, Mr David Buncall and Mr Stephen Chandler in relation to the below decisions.
The appeals will be considered by an Appeal Board in due course.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Hartlepool United Football Club
Four breaches of FA Rule E1(b)
In relation to the transfer of Padraig Amond on 20 June 2016, it is alleged that Hartlepool United FC breached Regulation A3 of FA Regulation on working with Intermediaries in that they agreed to make a payment to EMA8 Management Ltd for Intermediary activity which they intended to conceal and/or misrepresent as a scouting agreement.
In relation to the transfer of Padraig Amond on 20 June 2016, It is alleged that Hartlepool United FC beached Regulation A6 of FA Regulation on working with Intermediaries in that they provided an IM1/NR form to The FA incorrectly declaring no intermediary was used.
In relation to the transfer of Lewis Alessandra on 1 July 2016, It is alleged that Hartlepool United FC breached Regulation A3 of FA Regulation on working with Intermediaries in that they agreed to make a payment to David Buncall, for Intermediary Activity which they intended to conceal as a scouting agreement.
In relation to the transfer of Lewis Alessandra on 1 July 2016, It is alleged that Hartlepool United FC beached Regulation A6 of FA Regulation on working with Intermediaries in that provided an IM1/NR form to The FA incorrectly declaring no intermediary was used.
Charges Denied – Paper Hearing requested
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITIES
Hartlepool United FC
Two breaches of FA Rule E1(b) in relation to the transfer of Nicholas Deverdics.
It is alleged that the Hartlepool United breached regulations on working with Intermediaries by concealing or misrepresenting the reality and/or substance of matters relating to the above transaction.
It is further alleged that Hartlepool United FC failed to ensure that all relevant contracts and documents contained the name, signature and registration number of each intermediary carrying out activity in relation to the above transaction.
Charges Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT (overall for both Hartlepool charges)
Denied Charge Proven
Fined £25,000
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Russ Green, Chief Executive of Rochdale FC (Former Chief Executive of Hartlepool FC)
Two breaches of FA Rule E1(b)
In relation to the transfer of Padraig Amond on 20 June 2016, It is alleged that Mr Green breached Regulation A3 of FA Regulation on working with Intermediaries in that he agreed to make a payment to EMA8 Management ltd for Intermediary Activity which he intended to conceal and/or misrepresent as a scouting agreement.
In relation to the transfer of Lewis Alessandra on 1 July 2016, It is alleged that Mr Green breached Regulation A3 of FA Regulation on working with Intermediaries in that he agreed to make a payment to David Buncall (of Code 4 Sport Management) for Intermediary Activity which he intended to conceal and/or misrepresent as a scouting agreement.
Charges Admitted – Paper hearing requested
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITIES
Russ Green, Chief Executive of Rochdale FC (Former Chief Executive of Hartlepool FC)
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) in relation to the transfer of Nicholas Deverdics
It is alleged that Mr Green failed to comply with FA Regulations on working with intermediaries by concealing or misrepresenting the reality and/or substance of matters relating to a transaction.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT (overall for both Russ Green charges)
Suspended from all football and football related activity, effective 16th July 2018 up to and including 30th June 2019
Fined £10,000
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
David Buncall, Code 4 Sports Ltd
Two breaches of FA Rule E1(b)
In relation to the transfer of Lewis Alessandra on 1 July 2016, It is alleged that Mr Buncall breached Regulation A3 of FA Regulation on working with Intermediaries in that he agreed with Russ Green and Hartlepool united FC to conceal and/or misrepresent a payment for intermediary activity as a scouting agreement.
In relation to the transfer of Lewis Alessandra on 1 July 2016, It is alleged that Mr Buncall beached Regulation A6 of FA Regulation on working with Intermediaries in that he failed to ensure all relevant contracts and documents contained his name, signature and registration number.
Charges Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT
Suspended from all Intermediary Activity, effective 16th July 2018 up to and including 31st August 2019
Fined £5,000
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITIES
Stephen Chandler
Two breaches of FA Rule E1(b) in relation to the transfer of Nicholas Deverdics
It is alleged that Mr Chandler failed to comply with FA Regulations on working with intermediaries by concealing or misrepresenting the reality and/or substance of matters relating to a transaction.
It is further alleged that Mr Chandler failed to ensure that all relevant contracts and documents contained the name, signature and registration number of each intermediary carrying out activity in relation to the above transaction.
Charge 1 Denied, Charge 2 Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT
Charge 1 Proven
Suspended from all Intermediary Activity, effective 16th July 2018 up to and including 31st August 2019
Fined £7,500
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Roy Higginbotham, Life President, Macclesfield Town FC
Macclesfield Town FC v Solihull Moors FC
National League Premier
6 January 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3
It is alleged that prior to the above fixture Mr Higginbotham used abusive and/or insulting language in the boardroom.
It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) is an ‘Aggravated Breach’ as defined in Rule E3(2), as it included an implied reference to ethnic origin, colour and/or race.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
ORIGINAL RESULT
Warned as to future conduct
Must complete a face to face education course
APPEAL RESULT
Appeal dismissed
Original decision upheld
24 July 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Marie-Christine Bouchier, Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Ms Bouchier entered into a Representation contract with a player without ‘additional authorisation’ to deal with minors contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II
Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT
Immediately suspended from all Intermediary Activity for three months, which shall run up to and including 23rd October 2018; and
Fined £500
23 July 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (SCHEDULE B) – NON STANDARD CASE
Marc White, Manager, Dorking Wanderers FC
Dulwich Hamlet FC v Dorking Wanderers FC
Isthmian League Premier
12 April 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Mr White’s behaviour in or around the 60th minute of the fixture constitutes improper conduct.
Charge Denied – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT
Proven
1 match ground ban
£300 fine
18 July 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO FINANCIAL IRREGULARITIES
Chesterfield Football Club
Breach of FA Rule C1
It is alleged that Chesterfield Football Club’s actions in allowing the CFC Football Development School Ltd to pay the wages of Jake Orrell and Myles Wright between 1 July 2015 and 6 July 2016, and 1 July 2015 and 10 November 2015 respectively, whilst not fully recording the payments on the accounting records of the Club, are in contravention of Rule C1(b)(v).
Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £12,500
12 July 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Famara Diedhiou, Player, Bristol City FC
Bristol City FC v Birmingham City FC
English Football League Championship
10 April 2018
Breach of FA Rule E1 (a) – It is alleged that in or around the 52nd minute of the fixture, contrary to FIFA Laws of the Game – Law 12, Mr Diedhiou spat at Mr. David Davis.
Charge Denied – Paper hearing requested.
ORIGINAL DECISION:
Proven
6 match suspension, effective immediately
APPEAL DECISION:
Dismissed
6 match suspension remains in place
7 July 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Hartlepool United Football Club
Four breaches of FA Rule E1(b)
In relation to the transfer of Padraig Amond on 20 June 2016, it is alleged that Hartlepool United FC breached Regulation A3 of FA Regulation on working with Intermediaries in that they agreed to make a payment to EMA8 Management Ltd for Intermediary activity which they intended to conceal and/or misrepresent as a scouting agreement.
In relation to the transfer of Padraig Amond on 20 June 2016, It is alleged that Hartlepool United FC beached Regulation A6 of FA Regulation on working with Intermediaries in that they provided an IM1/NR form to The FA incorrectly declaring no intermediary was used.
In relation to the transfer of Lewis Alessandra on 1 July 2016, It is alleged that Hartlepool United FC breached Regulation A3 of FA Regulation on working with Intermediaries in that they agreed to make a payment to David Buncall, for Intermediary Activity which they intended to conceal as a scouting agreement.
In relation to the transfer of Lewis Alessandra on 1 July 2016, It is alleged that Hartlepool United FC beached Regulation A6 of FA Regulation on working with Intermediaries in that provided an IM1/NR form to The FA incorrectly declaring no intermediary was used.
Charges Denied – Paper Hearing requested
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITIES
Hartlepool United FC
Two breaches of FA Rule E1(b) in relation to the transfer of Nicholas Deverdics.
It is alleged that the Hartlepool United breached regulations on working with Intermediaries by concealing or misrepresenting the reality and/or substance of matters relating to the above transaction.
It is further alleged that Hartlepool United FC failed to ensure that all relevant contracts and documents contained the name, signature and registration number of each intermediary carrying out activity in relation to the above transaction.
Charges Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT (overall for both Hartlepool charges)
Denied Charge Proven
Fined £25,000
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Russ Green, Chief Executive of Rochdale FC (Former Chief Executive of Hartlepool FC)
Two breaches of FA Rule E1(b)
In relation to the transfer of Padraig Amond on 20 June 2016, It is alleged that Mr Green breached Regulation A3 of FA Regulation on working with Intermediaries in that he agreed to make a payment to EMA8 Management ltd for Intermediary Activity which he intended to conceal and/or misrepresent as a scouting agreement.
In relation to the transfer of Lewis Alessandra on 1 July 2016, It is alleged that Mr Green breached Regulation A3 of FA Regulation on working with Intermediaries in that he agreed to make a payment to David Buncall (of Code 4 Sport Management) for Intermediary Activity which he intended to conceal and/or misrepresent as a scouting agreement.
Charges Admitted – Paper hearing requested
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITIES
Russ Green, Chief Executive of Rochdale FC (Former Chief Executive of Hartlepool FC)
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) in relation to the transfer of Nicholas Deverdics
It is alleged that Mr Green failed to comply with FA Regulations on working with intermediaries by concealing or misrepresenting the reality and/or substance of matters relating to a transaction.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT (overall for both Russ Green charges)
Suspended from all football and football related activity, effective 16th July 2018 up to and including 30th June 2019
Fined £10,000
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
David Buncall, Code 4 Sports Ltd
Two breaches of FA Rule E1(b)
In relation to the transfer of Lewis Alessandra on 1 July 2016, It is alleged that Mr Buncall breached Regulation A3 of FA Regulation on working with Intermediaries in that he agreed with Russ Green and Hartlepool united FC to conceal and/or misrepresent a payment for intermediary activity as a scouting agreement.
In relation to the transfer of Lewis Alessandra on 1 July 2016, It is alleged that Mr Buncall beached Regulation A6 of FA Regulation on working with Intermediaries in that he failed to ensure all relevant contracts and documents contained his name, signature and registration number.
Charges Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT
Suspended from all Intermediary Activity, effective 16th July 2018 up to and including 31st August 2019
Fined £5,000
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITIES
Stephen Chandler
Two breaches of FA Rule E1(b) in relation to the transfer of Nicholas Deverdics
It is alleged that Mr Chandler failed to comply with FA Regulations on working with intermediaries by concealing or misrepresenting the reality and/or substance of matters relating to a transaction.
It is further alleged that Mr Chandler failed to ensure that all relevant contracts and documents contained the name, signature and registration number of each intermediary carrying out activity in relation to the above transaction.
Charge 1 Denied, Charge 2 Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT
Charge 1 Proven
Suspended from all Intermediary Activity, effective 16th July 2018 up to and including 31st August 2019
Fined £7,500
5 July 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Fitzroy Simpson, Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Simpson entered into a Representation Contract with 6 participants without ‘additional authorisation’ to deal with minors contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries.
The participant has until 13 July 2018 to respond to the charge.
4 July 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (SCHEDULE B) – NON STANDARD CASE
Danny Heale, Manager, Canvey Island
Haringey Borough FC v Canvey Island FC
Isthmian League Division One North
6 May 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Heale’s language and/or behaviour in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
3 match ground ban
Fined £150
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FA
Jerome Wright, Player, Ramsbottom United FC
Ramsbottom United FC v Hyde United FC
Northern Premier League Division One North
10 April 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following Mr Wright’s dismissal in or around the 43rd minute of the fixture, his language was abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Referee.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
2 match suspension
Fined £150
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Darren Wassall, Academy Director, Derby County FC
Leicester City FC U23s v Derby County FC U23s
Premier League 2 – Division 1
23 April 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that after the end of the fixture, Mr Wassall used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Charge Admitted – Personal hearing requested
RESULT:
2 match extended touchline ban
Fined £850
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Pat Lyons, Senior Professional Development Phase Coach, Derby County FC
Leicester City FC U23s v Derby County FC U23s
Premier League 2 – Division 1
23 April 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that after the end of the fixture, Mr Lyons’ used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Charge Admitted – Personal hearing requested
RESULT:
2 match extended touchline ban
Fined £350
3 July 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Tony Henry, Former Head of Player Recruitment at West Ham United FC
Breach of FA Rule E3
It is alleged that comments Mr Henry made via an email correspondence on 27 January 2018 and comments made during a telephone conversation on 31 January 2018 were improper and/or insulting and/or abusive.
It is alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) is an ‘Aggravated Breach’ as defined in Rule E3(2) as the comments included reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race and/or nationality.
Charge Admitted – Personal hearing requested
RESULT:
12 month suspension from all football and football related activity
Must attend a face to face education course
2 July 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (SCHEDULE B) – NON STANDARD CASE
Malcolm Porter, Manager, South Park FC
South Park FC v Molesey FC
Isthmian League – Division 1 South
21 April 2018
Two breaches of FA Rule E3
It is alleged that in or around the 27th minute of the fixture, Mr Porters’ language was abusive and/or improper
It is alleged that following Mr Porter’s dismissal from the technical area he used abusive and/or insulting words and/or threatening behaviour towards a Match Official
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT:
4 match ground ban
Fined £400
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Justin Agyepong, Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Agyepong entered into a Representation Contract with Bismark Owusu without ‘additional authorisation’ to deal with minors contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II.
Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT:
3 month suspension from all intermediary activity
