Disciplinary charges, suspensions and responses for August 2018
31 August 2018
CLAIM FOLLOWING A DISMISSAL WHERE STANDARD PUNISHMENT CLEARLY INSUFFICIENT
Tom Leighton, Watford FC
Nottingham Forest FC U23s v Watford FC U23s
Professional Development League – North
24 August 2018
It is alleged that Mr Leighton’s behaviour in or around the 89th minute constitutes serious foul play in circumstances where the standard punishment that would otherwise apply following your dismissal is clearly insufficient.
Claim Admitted – Paper hearing to be convened.
RESULT 8 matches in total
30 August 2018
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF THE MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FA
Joshua Payne, Player, Crawley Town FC
Crawley Town FC v Swindon Town FC
English Football League 2
21 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following Mr Payne’s dismissal he used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee.
‘nil response’ – Paper hearing to be convened.
RESULT:
Proven
2 match suspension
Fined £750
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
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Lee Bowyer, Manager, Charlton Athletic FC
Charlton Athletic FC v Peterborough United FC
English Football League One
21 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Bowyer’s conduct on the field of player after the end of the fixture was improper.
Standard Penalty One Accepted - £1,000 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Karl Robinson, Manager, Oxford United FC
Oxford United FC v Accrington Stanley FC
English Football League One
21 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Robinson’s behaviour in or around the Match Officials’ changing room following the conclusion of the fixture amounts to improper conduct and/or his language questioned the integrity of the Match Referee.
Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT:
2 match touchline ban
Fined £1,000
29 August 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Derek Adams, Manager, Plymouth Argyle FC
Plymouth Argyle FC v Southend United FC
English Football League One
11 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Adam’s behaviour in or around the 40th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
Charge Denied – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT:
2 match touchline ban
Fined £1,500
(Sanction suspended pending the issuance of written reasons and any subsequent appeal)
*Mr Adam is not appealing the decision and the above sanction was effective of 29/08/2018*
28 August 2018
PARTICIPATING IN FIXTURES WHILST UNDER AN FA SUSPENSION
Litherland Remyca FC
Litherland Remyca FC v Charmock Richard FC
FA Cup
11 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E10 – It is alleged that Litherland Remyca FC failed to comply with a sine die suspension in that Mr Warren Jevons participated in the above fixture.
Charge Denied – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT:
Proven
Fined £50
PARTICIPATING IN FIXTURES WHILST UNDER AN FA SUSPENSION
Warren Jevons, Player, Litherland Remyca FC
Litherland Remyca FC v Charmock Richard FC
FA Cup
11 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E10 – It is alleged that Warren Jevons failed to comply with a sine die suspension in that he participated in the above fixture.
Charge Denied – Paper Hearing requested.
RESULT:
Proven
Fined £25
24 August 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Alan Dowson, Manager, Woking FC
Wealdstone FC v Woking FC
National League South
13 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Dowson’s language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture was improper and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Officials.
The participant has until 4 September 2018 to respond.
23 August 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Sheffield Wednesday FC
Mansfield Town FC v Sheffield Wednesday FC
Friendly Match
24 July 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 88th minute of the fixture and/or full time, Sheffield Wednesday 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
£20,000 Fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Mansfield Town FC
Mansfield Town FC v Sheffield Wednesday FC
Friendly Match
24 July 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 88th minute of the fixture and/or full time, Mansfield Town 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
£3,000 Fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Fernando Forestieri, Player, Sheffield Wednesday FC
Mansfield Town FC v Sheffield Wednesday FC
Friendly Match
24 July 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Forestieri’s conduct after the end of the fixture was improper and/or violent.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested.
RESULT
£25,000 Fine & suspended for 3 first team competitive matches
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Jacob Mellis, Player, Mansfield Town FC
Mansfield Town FC v Sheffield Wednesday FC
Friendly Match
24 July 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Mellis’ conduct after the end of the fixture was improper and/or violent.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested.
RESULT
£1,500 Fine & suspended for 3 first team competitive matches
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Glan Letheren, Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Letheren conducted Intermediary Activity of behalf of a player 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 2017-18.
Charge Denied – Paper hearing requested
Immediately suspended from all intermediary activity running up to and including 1st February 2019
Fined £500
INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY THE MATCH OFFICIALS BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO
Neal Maupay, Player, Brentford FC
Aston Villa FC v Brentford FC
English Football League Championship
22 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Maupay’s behaviour in or around the 42nd minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Charge Accepted – 3 match suspension.
22 August 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Chris Powell, Manager, Southend FC
Plymouth Argyle FC v Southend United FC
English Football League One
11 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Powell’s behaviour in or around the 40th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT:
1 match touchline ban
Fined £1,250
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Exeter City FC
Exeter City FC v Lincoln City FC
English Football League Two
17 May 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20
• It is alleged that Exeter City FC failed to ensure that its spectators and/or persons purporting to be its supporters
o Conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
o Refrained from improper or abusive or threatening or provocative words or behaviour, and/or
o Refrained from encroaching onto the pitch area
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (SCHEDULE B)
Weston Super Mare FC
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Weston Super Mare FC failed to comply with FA Rule E1(d), in that the club played the player, Jarrad Welch, on the above dates without the required international clearance, in accordance with FIFA Regulations in 29 fixtures between 5 August 2017 to 28 April 2018.
Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested.
RESULT £750 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT INVOLVING MEDIA COMMENTS
Marvin Johnson, Players, Middlesbrough FC
Breach of FA Rule E3(2)
• It is alleged that a comment Mr Johnson posted on his Twitter account on 17 August 2012 was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute.
• It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) includes a reference to an “aggravating factor”, namely gender and/or ethnic origin and/or race, contrary to Rule E3(2).
The participant has until 30 August 2018 to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NO 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.
The participant has until 30 August 2018 to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NO 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.
The participant has until 30 August 2018 to respond.
20 August 2018
INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY THE MATCH OFFICIALS BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO
Paul Gallagher, Player, Preston North End FC
Preston North End FC v Stoke City FC
English Football League Championship
18 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Gallagher’s behaviour in or around the 31st minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Charge Admitted – Automatic Penalty accepted (3 match suspension)
17 August 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Ryan Lowe, Manager
Bury FC
9 February 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that during the course of an out of competition Anti-Doping testing mission, Mr Lowe’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper contrary to Rule E3(1).
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
2 match ground ban
Fined £1,250
(The sanction has been set aside in its entirety pending the outcome of an appeal)
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (SCHEDULE B)
Henry Eze, Player, Stamford AFC
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Eze failed to comply with FA Rule C1 (i)(i) in that he played for AFC Bentley in 7 fixtures whilst registered with Stamford AFC.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
2 match suspension
Fined £250
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (SCHEDULE B)
Stanley Mugisha, Player, Rushall Olympic FC
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Mugisha failed to comply with FA Rule C1 (i)(i) in that he played for AFC Bentley in 2 fixtures whilst registered with Rushall Olympic FC.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
1 match
Fined £125
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Tower Hamlets FC
Tower Hamlets FC v Stanway Rovers FC
FA Cup
11 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 82nd minute of the fixture, Tower Hamlets 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 – Personal hearing requested
RESULT:
Warned to future conduct
Fined £100
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Stanway Rovers FC
Tower Hamlets FC v Stanway Rovers FC
FA Cup
11 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 82nd minute of the fixture, Stanway Rovers 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 – Personal hearing requested
RESULT:
Warned to future conduct
Fined £100
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (SCHEDULE B)
Benjamin, Gerring, Player, formerly of Truro City FC
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Gerring failed to comply with FA Rule C1 (i)(i) in that he played for Kinkerswell & Chelston FC in two fixtures whilst registered with Truro City FC.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
1 match suspension
Fined £250
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITIES
Fitzroy Simpson, Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Simpson entered into a Representation Contract with six minors without ‘additional authorisation’ to do so, contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Suspended from all intermediary activity, effective from 1st October 2018 up to and including 1st February 2019
Fined £1,200
16 August 2018
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Leyton Orient FC
Leyton Orient FC v Ebbsfleet United FC
National League – Premier
7 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that following the end of the fixture, Leyton Orient FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £1,250
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Ebbsfleet United FC
Leyton Orient FC v Ebbsfleet United FC
National League – Premier
7 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that following the end 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 £850
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Bromley FC
Bromley FC v Dover Athletic FC
National League- Premier
7 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Bromley FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted –Paper hearing to be convened.
RESULT:
Fined £750
15 August 2018
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Dover Athletic FC
Bromley FC v Dover Athletic FC
National League- Premier
7 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Dover Athletic FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One accepted – Paper hearing to be convened.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Glan Letheren, Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Letheren conducted Intermediary Activity of behalf of a player 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 2017-18.
The participant has until 21 August 2018 to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Tower Hamlets FC
Tower Hamlets FC v Stanway Rovers FC
FA Cup
11 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 82nd minute of the fixture, Tower Hamlets 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.
The club has until 6:00pm on 15 August to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Stanway Rovers FC
Tower Hamlets FC v Stanway Rovers FC
FA Cup
11 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 82nd minute of the fixture, Stanway Rovers 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.
The club has until 6:00pm on 15 August to respond.
10 August 2018
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
4 month suspension from all football and football related activity
Face to face education course within 4 months
Fined £100
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Stephen Lynch
3 breaches of FA Rule E10
• It is alleged that Mr Lynch failed to comply with an FA suspension by meeting and discussing team matters with John Hill, Halesowen Town 1st Team Manager, on and around September 2017
• It is alleged that Mr Lynch failed to comply with an FA suspension by making an mail request to Karen Brooks, Chairperson of Halesowen Town FC, to sign a demand in respect of monies owed to Halesowen Town FC, on 10 September 2017
• It is alleged that Mr Lynch failed to comply with an FA suspension by making an email request to Karen Brooks to provide a copy of the players list on 16 September 2017.
‘nil response’ – Paper hearing to be convened.
RESULT:
Proven
5 year suspension from all football and football related activity, effective from 2nd July 2019
Ground ban for all Halesowen Town FC fixtures for the duration of the suspension
Fined £500
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (SCHEDULE B)
Weston Super Mare FC
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Weston Super Mare FC failed to comply with FA Rule E1(d), in that the club played the player, Jarrad Welch, on the above dates without the required international clearance, in accordance with FIFA Regulations in 29 fixtures between 5 August 2017 to 28 April 2018.
The club has until 20 August 2018 to respond.
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.
The participant has until 20 August 2018 to respond.
9 August 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Steve Castle, Manager, Royston Town FC
Royston Town FC v Braintree Town FC
FA Cup
19 September 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3
• It is alleged that during the above fixture, Mr Castle used abusive and/or insulting words 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 ethnic origin, race and/or nationality.
The participant has until 17 August 2018 to respond.
