Disciplinary charges, suspensions and responses for October 2018

Thursday 15 Nov 2018
FA charges - October 2018

31 October 2018

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FA (NON FAST TRACK CASE) – NON STANDARD CASE
Gavin Clark, Player, Kendal Town FC
Kendal Town FC v Newcastle Town FC
Northern Premier League – West
1 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Clark’s language and/or behaviour following his dismissal was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Matt Clements, Manager, St Neots Town FC
Coalville Town FC v St Neots Town FC
FA Cup
9 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Clements’ language and/or behaviour in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct. 

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£150 fine)

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Jose Mourinho, Manager, Manchester United FC
Manchester United FC v Newcastle United FC
Premier League
6 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Mourinho’s language after the end of the fixture, as captured by the broadcast footage, was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

Charge Denied – Paper hearing requested

RESULT
Charge not proven – subject to appeal

30 October 2018

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Dulwich Hamlet FC
Dulwich Hamlet v Welling United, National League South, 4 August 2018
Dulwich Hamlet v East Thurrock United, National League South, 8 August 2018
Dulwich Hamlet v Concord Rangers, National League South, 11 August 2018
Dulwich Hamlet v Chelmsford City, National League South, 13 August 2018
Dulwich Hamlet v Bath City, National League South, 18 August 2018
Dulwich Hamlet v Gloucester City, National League South, 25 August 2018

Two breaches of FA Rule E1(b)
It is alleged that Dulwich Hamlet FC failed to comply with FA Rule C1(f)(i) and C1(f)(ii) in that the club did not supply The FA with a copy of the contract in respect of player Daniel Pappoe, within the required time limits.
It is alleged that Dulwich Hamlet FC failed to comply with FA Rule C1(f)(i) and C1(f)(ii) in that Daniel Pappoe played for the club in the above six fixtures without the Club receiving confirmation of registration from The FA.

Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICITION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FA
Oliver Price, Player, Cheltenham Town FC
Cheltenham Town FC u19 v Exeter City FC u19
Youth Alliance South West Conference
20 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 -  It is alleged that following Mr Price’s dismissal in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture he used abusive and/or insulting words to the Match Referee.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested

RESULT:
2 match suspension (non first team) 
Fined £100

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Charlie Price, Player, Alvechurch FC
Alvechurch FC v Kettering Town FC
Southern League – Premier Division Central
29 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Price’s behaviour during the fixture constitutes violent conduct.

The participant has until 7 November 2018 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Rudy Funk, Manager, AFC Mansfield
Stocksbridge Park Steels FC v AFC Mansfield
Northern Premier League – East Division
15 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 11th minute of the fixture Mr Funk used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Official. 

RESULT:
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (1 match touchline ban, £100 fine)

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Alan Ison, Financial Director, Bedworth United FC
Bedworth United FC v Banbury United FC
Southern League – Premier Division Central
18 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Ison’s language during the second half of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Officials. 

Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing Requested
RESULT:
2 match ground ban   
Fined £225

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Lee Lashenko, Manager, Bristol Manor Farm FC
Thatcham Town FC v Bristol Manor Farm FC
Southern League – Division One South
29 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Lashenko’s language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

The participant has until 7 November 2018 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Andrew Walsh, Intermediary

Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Walsh entered into a Representation Contract with a minor without ‘additional authorisation’ to do so, contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Joseph Adoo-Peters, Player, formerly of Chertsey Town FC
Farnborough FC v Fleet Town FC
Southern Football League - Premier Division South
4 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Adoo-Peter failed to comply with FA Rule C1(i)(i) in that he participated in the above fixture for Farnborough FC whilst registered under contract with Chertsey Town FC. 

‘Nil response’ – Paper hearing to be convened.
RESULT:
Proven 
1 match suspension 
Fined £80

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Farnborough FC
Farnborough FC v Fleet Town FC
Southern Football League - Premier Division South
4 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Farnborough FC failed to comply with FA Rule C1(i)(i) in allowing Mr Adoo-Peter to participate in the above fixture whilst registered under contract with Chertsey Town FC. 

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £250
Warned as to future conduct 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Grant Black, Manager, Belper Town FC
Belper Town FC v Stamford AFC
Northern Premier League – East Division
11 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Black’s behaviour in or around the 89th minute of the fixture constitutes improper conduct.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
2 match touchline ban 
Fined £100

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) –STANDARD CASE
Glenn Alzapiedi, Assistant Manager, St Albans City FC
East Thurrock United FC v At Albans City FC
National League South
8 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 84th minute of the fixture, Mr Alzapiedi’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One deemed excessive – Paper hearing to be convened.
RESULT:
Circumstances not truly exceptional, standard penalty 1 not disproportionately harsh 
Standard penalty 1 applies:
1 match touchline ban
Fined £200 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Steve Taylor, Physiotherapist, East Thurrock United FC
East Thurrock United FC v At Albans City FC
National League South
8 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 84th minute of the fixture, Mr Taylor’s behaviour constitutes improper conduct.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
1 match touchline ban 
Fined £200

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Marco Ianni, Coach, Chelsea
Chelsea FC v Manchester United FC
Premier League 
20 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Ianni’s behaviour in or around the 96th minute of the fixture constitutes improper conduct. 

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £6,000

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF THE MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FA
Armand Gnanduillet, Player, Blackpool FC
Fleetwood Town FC v Blackpool FC
EFL League One
27 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Gnanduillet’s behaviour in or around the tunnel area following his dismissal amounts to improper conduct. 

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
1 match suspension 
Fined £2,000

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Fleetwood Town FC
Fleetwood Town FC v Blackpool FC
EFL League One
27 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Fleetwood Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

RESULT:
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£2,500 fine)

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Blackpool FC 
Fleetwood Town FC v Blackpool FC
EFL League One
27 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Blackpool FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

RESULT:
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£2,500 fine)

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2 ) – NON STANDARD CASE
Victor Manas, Analyst, Arsenal FC
Crystal Palace FC V Arsenal FC
Premier League
28 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Manas’ behaviour in or around half-time of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
1 match touchline ban 
Fined £6,000

29 October 2018

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF THE MATCH OFFICIAL BUT REPORTED TO THE FA 
Callum Donnelly, Player, Bedford Town FC
Bedford Town FC v Corby Town FC
Southern League – Division One Central
9 October 2018

Two breaches of FA Rule E3
It is alleged the following the serious foul play for which Mr Donnelly was dismissed, his behaviour amounts to improper and/or violent conduct.
It is further alleged that Mr Donnelly’s language following his dismissal was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK)  NON STANDARD CASE
Ogo Obi, Player, Hampton & Richmond Borough FC
Truro City FC v Hampton & Richmond Borough FC
National League South
15 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Obi’s behaviour in or around half-time of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
2 match suspension  
Fined £300

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK)  STANDARD CASE
Scott Porter, Manager, Whitstable Town FC
Whitstable Town FC v Sevenoaks Town FC
Isthmian League – South East
25 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that during the fixture Mr Porter used abusive and/or insulting words to the Match Official.

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (1 match touchline ban, £100 fine)

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK)  STANDARD CASE
Richard Fey, Manager, Street FC
Street FC v Highworth Town FC
Southern League Division One South
15 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Fey’s language in or around the 94th minute of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or questioning the integrity of the Match Official.

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (1 match touchline ban, £100 fine)

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Steve Evans, Manager, Peterborough United FC
Peterborough United FC v Accrington Stanley
Post-Match Interview
20 October 2018
English Football League One

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Evan’s comments in a post-match interview were abusive and/or insulting and/or brought the game into disrepute.

Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £1,000

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Preston North End FC
Preston North End FC v Wigan Athletic FC
English Football League Championship
6 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) -  It is alleged that on the field of play after the end of the fixture, Preston North End FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

Charge Denied – Paper hearing requested.
RESULT:
Proven
Fined £20,000

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Wigan Athletic FC 
Preston North End FC v Wigan Athletic FC
English Football League Championship
6 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) -  It is alleged that on the field of play after the end of the fixture, Wigan Athletic FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £10,000

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Oxford United FC
Oxford United FC v Northampton Town FC
EFL Trophy
9 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 26th minute of the fixture, Oxford United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £5,000

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2)
Burnley FC U23s
Burnley FC U23s v Bolton Wanderers FC U23s
Professional Development League – North
17 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 65th minute of the fixture, Burnley FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion. 

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £5,000

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2)
Bolton Wanderers FC U23s
Burnley FC U23s v Bolton Wanderers FC U23s
Professional Development League – North
17 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 65th minute of the fixture, Bolton Wanderers FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion. 

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £2,500


SURROUNDING MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Ebbsfleet United FC
Ebbsfleet United FC v Harrogate Town FC
National League
6 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 33rd minute of the fixture, Ebbsfleet United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £1,500

SURROUNDING MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Forest Green Rovers FC
Forest Green Rovers FC v Newport County FC
English Football League 2
6 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 63rd minute of the fixture, Forest Green Rovers FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge denied - Paper hearing requested 
RESULT:
Proven
Fined £2,250

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Bradford City FC 
Bradford City FC v Sunderland AFC
English Football League One
6 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Bradford City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion. 

Charge admitted - Paper hearing requested - Standard penalty not accepted 
RESULT:
Circumstances not truly exceptional 
SP1 applies, fined £2,500

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Daniel Stendel, Manager, Barnsley FC
Shrewsbury Town FC v Barnsley FC
English Football League One
23 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Stendel’s behaviour in or around the 81st minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£1,000 fine)

26 October 2018

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Mark Bett, Assistant Manager, Farsley Celtic FC
Guisborough Town FC v Farsley Celtic FC
FA Cup 
8 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Bett’s language during the fixture was abusive and/or insulting.

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (1 match touchline ban, £100 fine)

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) –STANDARD CASE
Russ Eagle, Assistant Manager, Sheffield FC
Sheffield FC v Pontefract Collieries FC
Northern Premier League – East
1 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Eagle’s behaviour in or around the 89th minute of the fixture constitutes improper conduct.

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (1 match touchline ban, £100 fine)

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Eric Nixon, Coach, Tranmere Rovers FC
Morecambe FC v Tranmere Rovers FC
English Football League Two
6 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Nixon’s behaviour following the end of the fixture amounts to violent and/or improper conduct. 

Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested

RESULT
Extended touchline ban for 2 matches, effective from 23 October 2018; and
Fined £400.

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Tranmere Rovers FC
Morecambe FC v Tranmere Rovers FC
English Football League Two
6 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that following the end of the fixture Tranmere Rovers FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour.  

Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested

RESULT
Fined £1,500

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Morecambe FC 
Morecambe FC v Tranmere Rovers FC
English Football League Two
6 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that following the end of the fixture Morecambe FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour.  

Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested

RESULT
Fined £1,500

25 October 2018

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
David Wild, Joint Manager, Mossley AFC
Mossley AFC v Runcorn Linnets FC
Northern Premier League West Division
25 September 2018

Two breaches of FA Rule E3
It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, Mr Wild’s language and/or behaviour amounts to improper conduct.
It is alleged that following Mr Wild’s dismissal from the technical area his language was abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Officials.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
3 match touchline ban 
Fined £150

23 October 2018

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FA (NON FAST TRACK CASE) – NON STANDARD CASE
Gavin Clark, Player, Kendal Town FC
Kendal Town FC v Newcastle Town FC
Northern Premier League – West
1 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Clark’s language and/or behaviour following his dismissal was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT 
Port Vale FC
Crewe Alexandra FC v Port Vale FC
EFL League 2
22 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that Port Vale FC failed to ensure that its spectators, and all persons purporting to be its supporters or followers, conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and refrained from using abusive and/or insulting words which included reference, whether expressed or implied, to gender, whilst attending a match in which it was involved.

Charge Admitted – Personal hearing requested

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Gary Rowett, Manager, Stoke City FC
Stoke City FC V Birmingham City FC
EFL Championship
20 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Rowett’s language and/or behaviour in or around the 87th minute of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (1 match touchline ban, £2000 fine)

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Louis Langdown, Manager, AFC Totton
Highworth Town v AFC Totton
Southern League - Division One South
18 August 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Langdown’s language and/or behaviour in or around the 81st minute of the above fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

Charge Denied – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT:
4 match touchline ban (effective from 23rd October 2018)
Fined £250

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Kelvin Alexis, Manager, Oxford United u16
Cheltenham Town FC u16 V Oxford United u16
EFL Under 16 fixture
18 August 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that during the above fixture Mr Alexis used abusive and/or insulting language towards the Match Referee.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
3 match ground ban (effective from 24th October 2018)
Fined £250

22 October 2018

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK)  NON STANDARD CASE
Nathan Munson, Assistant Manager, Needham Market FC
Needham Market FC v Metropolitan Police FC
The FA Cup
25 September 2018

Two breaches of FA Rule E3
It is alleged that Mr Munson’s language and/or behaviour during the interval prior to the commencement of extra time amounts to improper conduct.
It is alleged that following your dismissal from the technical area you used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Official. 

Charge Denied – Personal Hearing requested

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF THE MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FA (NON FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Adam Jones, Player, Mossley AFC
Mossley AFC v Ossett United FC
FA Cup
4 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Jones’ language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture was improper and/or threatening.

Charge Denied – Paper hearing requested

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Reuban Kester, Player, formerly of Luton Town FC U19s
Swindon Town FC U19s v Luton Town FC U19s
National (U19) Football Youth Development League
Wednesday 21 February 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3(2)
It is alleged that in or around the 43rd minute of the fixture, Mr Kester used abusive and/or insulting behaviour towards an opposition player contrary to FA Rule E3(1). 
It is further alleged that this breach is an ‘aggravated breach’ as defined in Rule E3(2), as it included an implied reference to ethnic origin and/or race.

Charge Denied – Paper hearing requested

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (SCHEDULE B) – NON STANDARD CASE
Pontus Jansson, Player, Leeds United FC
Leeds United FC v Brentford FC
EFL Championship – Post Match Interview
6 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that comments made by Mr Jansson, in a post-match interview following the above named fixture, were abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute. 

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested.

RESULT
1 match ban (effective from 23rd October 2018)
Fined £1,000

19 October 2018

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT 
Dylan Edge, Player, formerly of Kings Lynn FC

Dereham Town v Aveley FC
Isthmian Football League
11 August 2018
Dereham Town v Coggleshall Town
Isthmian Football League
18 August 2018

Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Edge failed to comply with FA Rule C1(i)(i) in that he played for Dereham Town in the above two fixtures whilst registered with Kings Lynn Town FC.

Charge Denied – Paper hearing requested

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK CHARGE) – STANDARD CASE
Nikki Bull, Manager, Leatherhead FC
Leatherhead FC v Haringey Borough FC
Isthmian League
18 August 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Bull’s behaviour after the end of the fixture constitutes improper conduct.

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (fined £150)

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK CHARGE) – NON STANDARD CASE
Tom Loizou, Manager, Haringey Borough FC
Leatherhead FC v Haringey Borough FC
Isthmian League
18 August 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Loizou’s behaviour after the end of the fixture constitutes improper conduct.

Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested

18 October 2018

SURROUNDING MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Hartlepool United FC
Leyton Orient FC v Hartlepool United FC
National League
13 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 58th minute of the fixture, Hartlepool United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion. 

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£500 fine)

17 October 2018

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) –STANDARD CASE
Craig Rouse, Assistant Manager, Pontefract Collieries FC
Sheffield FC v Pontefract Collieries FC
Northern Premier League – East
1 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Rouse’s behaviour in or around the 89th minute of the fixture constitutes improper conduct.

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (1 match touchline ban, £100 fine)
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Paul Doswell, Manager, Sutton United FC
Barrow AFC v Sutton United FC
National League
6 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Doswell’s behaviour in or around the 55th minute of the fixture constitutes improper conduct. 

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (fined £250)

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Sunderland AFC
Bradford City FC v Sunderland AFC
English Football League One
6 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Sunderland AFC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion. 

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (fined £2,500)

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) –STANDARD CASE
Northampton Town FC 
Oxford United FC v Northampton Town FC
EFL Trophy
9 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 26th minute of the fixture, Northampton Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (fined £1,000)

PARTICIPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST UNDER AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Brett Longdon, Player, Bedford Town FC
Bedford Town FC v AFC Telford
FA Cup
22 September 2018

Breach of FA RULE E10 – It is alleged that Mr Longdon failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the above fixture.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested

PARTICIPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST UNDER AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Bedford Town FC
Bedford Town FC v AFC Telford
FA Cup
22 September 2018

Breach of FA RULE E12 – It is alleged that Bedford Town FC failed to comply with an automatic suspension by allowing Brett Longdon to participate in the above fixture.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Jon Meakes, Manager, Chesham United FC
Chesham United FC v Wimborne Town FC
Southern League – Premier Division South
1 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 -    It is alleged that Mr Meakes’ behaviour in or around the 71st minute of the fixture amounts to improper and/or violent conduct.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Michael Clegg, Manager, Atherton Collieries FC
Atherton Collieries FC v Kidsgrove Athletic FC
FA Cup
8 September 2018

Two breaches of FA Rule E3:
It is alleged that in or around the 67th minute of the fixture, Mr Clegg used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee.
It is alleged that having been dismissed from the technical area, Mr Clegg used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested

16 October 2018

SURROUNDING MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Forest Green Rovers FC
Forest Green Rovers FC v Newport County FC
English Football League 2
6 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 63rd minute of the fixture, Forest Green Rovers FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge denied - Paper hearing requested 
RESULT:
Proven
Fined £2,250

11 October 2018

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Anthony Gerrard, Player, Carlisle United FC
Bury FC v Carlisle United FC
English Football League Two
22 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Gerrard’s behaviour in or around the 51st minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.

Charge Denied – Personal hearing requested

RESULT
Proven
1 match suspension 
£400 fine.

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Oxford United FC
Oxford United FC v Northampton Town FC
EFL Trophy
9 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 26th minute of the fixture, Oxford United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £5,000

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Swindon Town FC
Swindon Town FC v Oldham Athletic FC
English Football League 2
29 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture Swindon Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested

RESULT
Fined £3,000.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Grimsby Town FC
Grimsby Town FC v Port Vale FC
English Football League Two 
10 March 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that Grimsby Town FC failed to ensure that its spectators and persons purporting to be its supporters or followers conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from improper and/or provocative and/or violent behaviour.

Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £15,000.

10 October 2018

BREACH OF FA RULE E20 (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Ebbsfleet United FC
Ebbsfleet United FC v Harrogate Town FC
National League
6 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 33rd minute of the fixture, Ebbsfleet United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £1,500

BREACH OF FA RULE E20 (FAST TRACK 2) –STANDARD CASE
Harrogate Town FC 
Ebbsfleet United FC v Harrogate Town FC
National League
6 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 33rd minute of the fixture, Harrogate Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club has until 15 October 2018 to respond.

9 October 2018

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Chesterfield FC

Breaches of FA Rule E1(b) 
It is alleged that Chesterfield FC failed to comply with FA Rule C1(f)(i) in that the Club did not supply The Football Association with a copy of the contract in respect of player, Joe Rowley.
It is alleged that Chesterfield FC failed to comply with FA Rule C1(f)(ii) in the Joe Rowley played for Chesterfield FC in 39 fixtures between 30 September 2017 and 27 August 2018.

Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £5,000

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Prince Choudary, former Chairman AC London

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Choudary submitted false documents in appeal proceedings constituting improper conduct and/or brought the game into disrepute

The participant has until 17 October 2018 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Tony Coade, Coach, Lewes FC
Lewes FC v Bognor Regis Town FC
Isthmian Premier League
27 August 2018

Two breaches of FA Rule E3:
It is alleged that Mr Coade’s language and/or behaviour on the field of play at half-time of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper
It is alleged that Mr Coade’s language and/or behaviour in or around the tunnel area at half-time of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper

Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT:
2 match touchline ban 
Fined £200

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Frank Sinclair, Assistant Manager, Radcliffe FC
Skelmersdale United FC v Radcliffe FC
Northern Premier League – West Division
12 September 2018

Two breaches of FA Rule E3
It is alleged that in or around the 68th minute of the fixture Mr Sinclair used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
It is alleged that following Mr Sinclair’s dismissal from the technical area he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.

Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT:
3 match ground ban  
Fined £300

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
James Robinson, Assistant Manager, Bishop’s Stortford FC
St Neots Town FC v Bishop’s Stortford FC
FA Cup
8 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that after the end of the fixture Mr Robinson used abusive/insulting words towards the Match Official.

‘nil response’ – Paper hearing to be convened
RESULT:
Proven 
3 match suspension: 
2 match ground ban 
1 match touchline ban   
Fined £250

9 October 2018

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Conor Hayden, Intermediary

Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Hayden entered into a Representation Contract with a minor before the 1st day in January of the year of the Player’s sixteenth birthday contrary to Regulation B8 of The FA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries 2017-18.

Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested

RESULT:
Immediately suspended from all Intermediary Activity for 6 months, running up to and including 8th April 2019
Fined £500

8 October 2018

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) –STANDARD CASE
Oldham Athletic FC 
Swindon Town FC v Oldham Athletic FC
English Football League 2
29 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture Oldham Athletic FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£1,000 fine)

5 October 2018

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Basil Kabbani, Intermediary

Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Kabbani entered into a Representation Contract with a minor without ‘additional authorisation’ to do so, contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II.

Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested

RESULT:
Immediately suspended from all Intermediary Activity for 3 months, running up to and including 31st January 2019
Fined £500

4 October 2018

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Ian Evatt, Manager, Barrow AFC
Barrow AFC v Gateshead FC
National League
25 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Evatt’s language in or around the tunnel area after the end of the game, was abusive and/or insulting.

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One deemed excessive – Paper hearing to be convened 
RESULT:
Circumstances not truly exceptional and Standard Penalty 1 is not disproportionately harsh 
SP1 applies, 1 match touchline ban 
Fined £250

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Garry Monk, Manager, Birmingham City FC
Brentford FC v Birmingham City FC
English Football League Championship 
2 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 65th minute of the fixture,  Mr Monk used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (1 match touchline ban, £2000 fine)

3 October 2018

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Adam Stevens,  Manager, Coalville Town FC
Coalville Town FC v Racing Club Warwick
FA Cup
8 September 2018

Two breaches of FA Rule E3
It is alleged that during the fixture Mr Stevens’ used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (1 match touchline ban, £150 fine)

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Dave Cooke, Manager, Nantwich Town FC
South Shields FC v Nantwich Town FC
Northern Premier League Premier Division
1 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Cooke’s behaviour in the Match Officials changing room following the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£150 fine)

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (SCHEDULE B) – NON STANDARD CASE

Rafael Benitez, Manager, Newcastle United FC
Crystal Palace FC v Newcastle United FC
Premier League - 22 September 2018
Pre-Match Press Conference – Friday 21 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that comments made by Mr Benitez about the appointment of the Match Referee during a pre-match press conference, constitutes improper conduct and/or bring the game into disrepute.

Charge admitted. Paper hearing requested. 

RESULT
Fined £60,000

2 October 2018

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Rod Stringer, Manager, Chelmsford City FC
Dartford FC v Chelmsford City FC
National League South
7 August 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Stringer’s behaviour in or around the 24th minute of the fixture was improper.

Charge Denied – Personal Hearing requested

RESULT
Proven
3 match ground ban
£500 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Adam Flanagan, Manager, Dartford FC
Dartford FC v Chelmsford City FC
National League South
7 August 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Flanagan’s behaviour in or around the 24th minute of the fixture was improper.

Charge Denied – Personal Hearing requested

RESULT
Proven
2 match suspension. First game a ground ban and second game a touchline ban
£400 fine

1 October 2018

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 was 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

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
David Manasseh, Intermediary

Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Manasseh entered into a Representation Contract with a minor before the 1st day in January of the year of that Players sixteenth birthday, contrary to Regulation B8 of the FA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries 2017-2018.

Charge Denied – Personal Hearing requested

RESULT:
Proven
Immediately suspended from all Intermediary Activity for 3 months, running up to and including 31 December 2018
Fined £50,000

By FA Staff