31 October 2019
Incident of Misconduct
Christopher Akers
2 Breaches of FA Rule E3 - charged with misconduct in respect of an expenses claim that you made to The Football Association which you knew to be false, in whole or in part.
Rule F3- Charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule F3 by failing to comply with a requirement under FA Rule
F2.
Nil response –paper hearing held.
RESULT
Suspended from All Football and Football Related Activity for 8 years
£2500 fine
30 October 2019
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO CROWD CONTROL
Hartlepool United FC, National League – Premier
Hartlepool United FC v Dover Athletic FC
National League – Premier
21 September 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that Hartlepool United FC failed to ensure that its spectators, and all persons purporting to be its supporters and/or followers, conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from using abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour, which included a reference, whether express or implied, to race and/or colour, whilst attending a match in which it was involved.
The Club have until 5th November 2019 to respond.
MISCONDUCT IN RELAITON TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVTY
Marco Gabbiadini, Registered Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) - It is alleged that the Participant entered into a Representation Contract with a Minor without having obtained prior additional authorisation to deal with Minors.
The Participant has until 5 November 2019 to respond.
MISCONDUCT IN RELAITON TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVTY
Errol Davies, Registered Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) - It is alleged that the Participant entered into a Representation Contract with a Minor without having obtained prior additional authorisation to deal with Minors.
The Participant has until 5 November 2019 to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO PLAYER STATUS
Braintree Town FC, National League – South
Braintree Town FC v Tilbury FC
Essex Senior Cup
8th October 2019
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) - It is alleged that Braintree Town FC failed to comply with FA Rule C.1(g)(x), in that the Club played a player as a loan player without the authorisation from The Association.
The Club have until 6 November 2019 to respond.
INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT
Russell Windsor, Manager, FC Bentons
NLO v FC Bentons
The FA Sunday Cup
13 October 2019
Three breaches of FA Rule E3 –
1. It is alleged that in or around the 33rd minute of the fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee.
2. It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour following his dismissal from the technical area amounts to improper conduct.
3. It is alleged that in or around the 44th minute of the fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee.
The Participant has until 6 November 2019 to respond.
INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT
Charlie Samuel, Player, FC Bentons
NLO v FC Bentons
The FA Sunday Cup
13 October 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant's behaviour in failing to leave the field of play following his dismissal in or around the 33rd minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
The Participant has until 6 November 2019 to respond.
INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT
FC Bentons, Thames Valley Sunday Football League
NLO v FC Bentons
The FA Sunday Cup
13 October 2019
Three breaches of FA Rule E20(a) –
1. It is alleged that in or around the 33rd minute of the fixture, FC Bentons failed to ensure that its players and/or club officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
2. It is alleged that in or around the 44th minute of the fixture, FC Bentons failed to ensure that its players and/or club officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
3. It is alleged that following the abandonment of the fixture, FC Bentons failed to ensure that its players and/or club officials and/or spectators conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
The Club have until 6 November 2019 to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Paul Jolleys, Club Official, Curzon Ashton FC
Farsley Celtic FC v Curzon Ashton FC
National League – North
28 September 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, the Particpant used improper and/ or abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
The Participant has until 7 November 2019 to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Frank Sinclair, Assistant Manager, Radcliffe Borough FC
Grantham Town FC v Radcliffe FC
Northern Premier League – Premier Div ision
28 September 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 50th minute of the fixture, the Participant language and/or behaviour towards a Participant was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting.
The Participant has until 7 November 2019 to respond.
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Ramsbottom United FC, Northern Premier League – North West
Ramsbottom United FC v Colne FC
FA Challenge Trophy
12 October 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 85th minute of the fixture, Ramsbottom United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
The Club have until 7 November 2019 to respond.
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Colne FC, Northern Premier League – North West
Ramsbottom United FC v Colne FC
FA Challenge Trophy
12 October 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 85th minute of the fixture, Colne FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
The Club have until 7 November 2019 to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Reece Grego-Cox, Player, Crawley Town FC
Crawley Town FC v Colchester United FC
English Football League Cup
29 October 2019
Breach of FA Rule E10 - It is alleged that the Participant failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the above fixture.
The Participant has until 7 November 2019 to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Dannie Bulman, Player, Crawley Town FC
Crawley Town FC v Colchester United FC
English Football League Cup
29 October 2019
Breach of FA Rule E10 - It is alleged that the Participant failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the above fixture.
The Participant has until 7 November 2019 to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Crawley Town FC, English Football League 2
Crawley Town FC v Colchester United FC
English Football League Cup
29 October 2019
Breach of FA Rule E10 - It is alleged that the Club failed to do all things necessary to ensure that two Players associated with the Club complied with an automatic suspension.
The Club have until 7 November 2019 to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Lee Johnson, Manager, Bristol City FC
Luton Town v Bristol City FC
Football League Championship
19 October 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, on the field of play, the Participant's language towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£2,000 fine & 1 match touchline ban).
29 October 2019
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Brentford FC, English Football League Championship
Brentford FC v Millwall FC
Football League Championship
19 October 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 91st minute of the fixture, Brentford 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
£14,000 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Millwall FC, English Football League Championship
Brentford FC v Millwall FC
Football League Championship
19 October 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 91st minute of the fixture, Millwall 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
£14,000 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Matthew Hardy, Club Secretary, Derby Futsal Club
Breach of FA Rule E3 - in respect of an email that the Participant sent, which included an email purportedly from The Football Association, which the Participant knew to be false, in whole or in part.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
RESULT
4 months suspension from all football and football related activity including ground and venue ban
£100 fine
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal
Marek Rodak, Fulham FC
Middlesbrough v Fulham FC
EFL Championship
26/10/2019
Denying an Obvious Goalscoring Opportunity - Handball
RESULT
WD: Dismissed
1 match suspension remains in place
28 October 2019
Misconduct, related to the Football Association Investigation into Mr Vincent McBean
Vincent McBean
Clapton FC
Breach of FA Rule F2 - It is alleged that you have not complied with requirements pursuant to FA Rule F2, by failing to answer questions and provide
information at a time and place determined by The Football Association.
Charge Denied –Personal hearing requested.
RESULT
Suspended indefinitely as of 5pm 30/10/2019 from all football and football related activity until such a time as he attends an interview(s) to answer questions and provide information to the satisfaction of the FA.
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Manchester United FC U18s, U18 Premier League – North
Liverpool FC U18s v Manchester United FC U18s
U18 Premier League – North
31 August 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that at the end of the fixture, Manchester United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
RESULT
£7,500 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Liverpool FC U18s, U18 Premier League – North
Liverpool FC U18s v Manchester United FC U18s
U18 Premier League – North
31 August 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that at the end of the fixture, Liverpool FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
RESULT
£5,000 fine
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal
John Rooney, Barrow AFC
Torquay United FC v Barrow AFC
National League
26th October 2019
Denying an Obvious Goalscoring Opportunity by deliberately handling the ball.
RESULT
WD: Upheld
1 match suspension removed
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK)
Daniel Tortoise, Programme Editor, Yaxley FC
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant's comments on the Non-League Matters forum were improper in contravention of Rule E3(1), in that they questioned the integrity of the Match Official and/or implied bias.
Charge Admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
RESULT
£100 fine
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Oliver Wood, Player, Colne FC
Leek Town FC v Colne FC
Northern Premier League Play Offs
1 May 2019
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 –
1. It is alleged that following the final whistle the participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
2. It is further alleged that in or around the changing room area the participant used abusive and/or insulting words and/or your conduct was improper.
Charge Denied, Paper Hearing requested.
RESULT
Proved
6 match suspension
£150 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Waqas Azam, Player, Colne FC
Leek Town FC v Colne FC
Northern Premier League Play Offs
1 May 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - alleged that the participant’s behaviour in or around the 120th minute of the fixture, constitutes violent conduct.
Charge Admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
RESULT
6 match suspension (4 matches already served, 2 match suspension remaining)
£80 fine
25 October 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Hakan Hayrettin, Manager, Maidstone United FC
Dorking Wanderers FC v Maidstone United FC
National League – South
14 September 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour was improper.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£200).
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Maidstone United FC, National League – South
Dorking Wanderers FC v Maidstone United FC
National League – South
14 September 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Maidstone United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge denied – Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Jonathan Stewart, Player, Matlock Town FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 385 bets placed on football matches between 13 October 2015 and 04 May 2019.
Charge admitted – Personal Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENTS
Adam Maltby, Youth Coach
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant sent abusive and/or insulting messages in an Snapchat group. It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) is an “Aggravated Breach”, as defined in Rule E3(2), as the Participant made reference to reference to disability.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
24 October 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Paul Jewell, Director of Football, Swindon Town FC
Bradford City FC v Swindon Town FC
English Football League Two
5 October 2019
Three breaches of FA Rule E3 –
1. It is alleged that on the field of play at the end of the fixture the Participant used abusive and/or insulting and/or improper words towards a Match Official.
2. It is alleged that the Participant's failure to provide his name when requested by the Match Official amounts to improper conduct.
3. It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area / the entrance to the changing rooms the Participant used abusive and/or insulting and/or improper words towards the Fourth Official.
Result
Charges Proved
3 match Stadium/Ground Ban
£1750 Fine
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal
John McLaughlin, Southend United FC
Southend United FC v Doncaster Fc
Football League 1
22/10/2019
Serious Foul Play
Result
Claim Dismissed
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Forest Green Rovers FC, English Football League 2
Forest Green Rovers FC v Mansfield Town FC
Football League 2
19 October 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Forrest Green Rovers FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£1,000 fine).
23 October 2019
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Mansfield Town FC, English Football League 2
Forest Green Rovers FC v Mansfield Town FC
Football League 2
19 October 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Mansfield Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£1,000 fine).
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Ben Fitchett, Player, Sittingbourne FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 321 bets placed on football matches between 10 June 2018 and 06 May 2019.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Keith McMahon, Manager, VCD Athletic
Guernsey FC v VCD Athletic FC
Isthmian league – South East
6 October 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, in the Match Official’s changing rooms, the Participant's language and/or behaviour was improper.
The Participant has until 31st October 2019 to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Darren Manning, Manager, Hullbridge Sports FC
Hullbridge Sports FC v Barton Rovers FC
FA Challenge Trophy
28 September 2019
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 -
1. It is alleged that in added time in the second half of the fixture, the Participant used improper and/or abusive and/or insulting language towards a Match Official.
2. It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, in the area outside the changing rooms, the Participant used improper words towards a Match Official.
The Participant has until 31st October 2019 to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Chris Lawton, Manager, Runcorn Linnets
Clitheroe FC v Runcorn Linnets FC
Northern Premier League – North West
14 September 2019
Two breaches of FA Rule E3:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 75th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour towards a participant was improper and/or violent.
2. It is alleged that in or around the 75th minute of the fixture, the Participant's behaviour towards a spectator was improper and/or violent.
Charge admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
RESULT
4 match touchline ban
£150 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Clark Jenner, Coach, Hayes & Yeading FC
Hayes & Yeading United FC v Yate Town
FC Southern League – Premier Division South
14 September 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, the Participant's behaviour was improper and/or violent.
Charge admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
RESULT
3 match touchline ban
£225 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Hayes & Yeading FC, Southern League – Premier Division South
Hayes & Yeading United FC v Yate Town FC
Southern League – Premier Division South
14 September 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Hayes & Yeading United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
RESULT
£400 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Yate Town FC, Southern League – Premier Division South
Hayes & Yeading United FC v Yate Town FC
Southern League – Premier Division South
14 September 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Yate Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
RESULT
£300 fine
21 October 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Christopher Rackley, Player, Basingstoke Town FC
AFC Totton v Basingstoke Town FC
Southern League South
21 September 2019
Breach of FA Rule E10 - It is alleged that the Participant failed to comply with an automatic suspension.
Charge admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Basingstoke Town FC, Club, Southern League – South
AFC Totton v Basingstoke Town FC
Southern League South
21 September 2019
Breach of FA Rule E12 - It is alleged that the Club failed to do all things necessary to ensure that a Player associated with the Club complied with an automatic suspension.
Charge admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
18 October 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Robert Ramshaw, Player, Spennymoor Town FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 41 bets placed on football matches between 14 August 2016 to 10 April 2019.
The Participant has until 28th October 2019 to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Mark Critoph, Coach, Histon FC
Histon FC v Ware FC
Isthmian League Cup
24 September 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 80th minute of the fixture, the Participant's behaviour was improper.
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£100 fine).
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Paul Halsey, Manager, Ware FC
Histon FC v Ware FC
Isthmian League Cup
24 September 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 80th minute of the fixture, the Participant's behaviour was improper.
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£100 fine).
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Dorking Wanderers FC, National League – South
Dorking Wanderers FC v Maidstone United FC
National League – South
14 September 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Dorking FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge denied, Personal Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Marc White, Manager, Dorking Wanderers FC
Dorking Wanderers FC v Maidstone United FC
National League – South
14 September 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour was improper.
Charge admitted, Personal Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Daniel Parkinson, Player, Sevenoaks Town FC
Hythe Town FC v Sevenoaks Town FC
Isthmian League – South East
17 September 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal, the Participant's language towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting.
Charge denied, Paper Hearing requested.
17 October 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Wally Downes, Manager, AFC Wimbledon
Breach of FA Rules Betting E8 - in respect of 8 bets placed on football matches between 30 November 2013 and 12 July 2019.
Charge admitted, Personal Hearing requested.
RESULT
28 days suspension from all football and football related activity
£3,000 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Alexander Samizadeh, Player, unregistered
Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 156 bets placed on football matches between 17 February 2017 and 04 May 2019.
The Participant has until 23rd October 2019 to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO THE FA’S ANTI-DOPING REGULATIONS
Dr Andrew Johnson, Ex Club Doctor, Bury FC
Breach of FA Rule E25 - It is alleged that the Participant tampered with Doping Control in that he provided fraudulent information to an Anti-Doping Organization, namely The FA and/or UK Anti-Doping, in respect of an application for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (“TUE”) dated 1 December 2018 on behalf of a Player.
The Participant has until 25th October 2019 to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Corey Whitely, Player, Newport County AFC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 398 bets placed on football matches between 05 November 2013 and 04 April 2017.
The Participant has until 25th October 2019 to respond.
16 October 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Steve Piling, Manager, Prescot Cables FC
Prescot Cables FC v Dunston FC
Northern Premier League – North West
14 September 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 75th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour was improper and/or violent.
Charge admitted, Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
3 match ground ban
£100 fine
15 October 2019
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal & Excessive Punishment
Vadaine Oliver, Northampton Town FC
Scunthorpe United v Northampton Town FC
English Football League 2
12th October 2019
Serious Foul Play
Result
Claim Upheld
Suspension removed
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Ian Johnson, Assistant Manager, Marine FC
Marine FC v Dunston FC
FA Cup
21 September 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 79th minute of the fixture, the Participant's language towards a Match Official was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting and/or implied bias.
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 accepted (1 match touchline ban + £100 fine).
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO MEDIA COMMENTS
Saif Rubie, Registered Intermediary
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 -
1. It is alleged that the Participant’s comment on Twitter was improper and/or brought the game into disrepute, contrary to Rule E3(1).
2. It is alleged that the Participant’s post on Twitter was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting, contrary to Rule E3(1).
Charge denied, Paper Hearing requested.
14 October 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Lee Bowyer, Manager, Charlton Athletic FC
Charlton Athletic FC v Swansea City FC
English Football League Championship
2 October 2019
Two breaches of FA Rule E3:
1. It is alleged that the Participant's language on the field of play at the end of the fixture amounts to improper proper conduct and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Referee.
2. It is alleged that the Participant's language in or around the tunnel area at the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Referee.
Charge Admitted, Personal Hearing requested.
RESULT
3 match touchline suspension
£4000 fine
11 October 2019
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO MEDIA COMMENTS OF A DISCRIMINATORY NATURE
Harvey Elliott, Player, Liverpool Football Club
Breach of FA Rule E3(2) - It is alleged that the participant’s language and/or behaviour about Tottenham Hotspur player Harry Kane was abusive and /or insulting words, contrary to Rule E3(1). It is further alleged that this breach of FA Rule E3(1) is an “Aggravated breach” as defined in Rule E3(2) as it included reference to a disability.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
2 weeks suspension from all domestic club football
Face to Face Education Programme within 4 months
£350 fine
9 October 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Alex Byrne, Player, Weston-Super-Mare FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 105 bets placed on football matches between 04 March 2015 and 28 April 2019.
Charge admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
8 October 2019
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Berkhamsted FC, Southern League - Central
St Ives Town FC v Berkhamsted FC
FA Cup
7 September 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Berkhamsted FC failed to ensure that its Officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from the use of abusive and/or insulting words.
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£200 fine).
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Lee Bircham, Manager, Berkhamsted FC
St Ives Town v Berkhamsted FC
FA Cup
7 September 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards a Match Official was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting.
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£100 fine, 1 match touchline ban).
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Leyton Orient FC, English Football League 2
Leyton Orient FC v Port Vale FC
English Football League Two
28 September 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) - It is alleged that in or around the 64th minute of the fixture, Leyton Orient 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
£2,000 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Port Vale FC, English Football League 2
Leyton Orient FC v Port Vale FC
English Football League Two
28 September 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) - It is alleged that in or around the 64th minute of the fixture, Port Vale 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
£1,750 fine
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal
Gaetano Berardi, Leeds United FC
Millwall FC v Leeds United FC
EFL Championship
5th October 2019
Denying an Obvious Goalscoring Opportunity.
RESULT
WD: Upheld
1 match suspension removed
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Reading FC U23s, Premier League 2 – Division 2
Reading FC U23s v Swansea City FC U23s
Premier League 2 – Division 2
16 September 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) - It is alleged that in or around the 96th minute of the fixture, Reading FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Result
£1,500 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Swansea City FC, Premier League 2 – Division 2
Reading FC U23s v Swansea City FC U23s
Premier League 2 – Division 2
16 September 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) - It is alleged that in or around the 96th minute of the fixture, Swansea City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Result
£1,500 fine
4 October 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Moussa Diarra, Player, Woking FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 747 bets placed on football matches between 21 October 2017 and 22 August 2019.
Charge admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Lee Minshull, Assistant Manager, Concord Rangers FC
Concord Rangers FC v Braintree Town FC
National league – South
3 September 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 42nd minute of the fixture, the Participant's language and/or behaviour amounts to improper conduct.
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£200 fine).
3 October 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Ryan Inniss, Player, Newport County AFC
Newport County AFC v West Ham United FC U21s
English Football League Trophy
4 September 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s language in or around the 85th minute of the fixture was threatening and/or improper.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
Not Proven
1 October 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Mr Trevor Harrison, Kitman, Leiston FC
Ware FC v Leiston FC
FA Cup
7 September 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that at or around halftime of the fixture, the Participant used improper and/ or abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official and/or the Participant’s behaviour was improper.
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 contested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO COMPLYING WITH AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Maldon & Tiptree FC, Club, Isthmian League North
Maldon & Tiptree FC v Soham Town Rangers
FC Isthmian League North
17 August 2019
Breach of FA Rule E12 - It is alleged that the Club failed to do all things necessary to ensure that a Player associated with the Club complied with an automatic suspension.
Charge admitted, Personal hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Brendan Kelly, Manager, Bromsgrove Sporting FC
Bromsgrove Sporting FC v Stourbridge FC
FA Cup
7 September 2019
Three breaches of FA Rule E3:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 45th minute, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of a Match Official.
2. It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal, his behaviour was improper.
3. It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour was improper.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
3 match touchline ban
£350 fine
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal
Matthew Lund, Scunthorpe United FC
Scunthorpe United FC v Bradford City FC
Football League 2
28th September 2019
Serious Foul Play.
RESULT
WD: Dismissed
EX: Dismissed
3 match suspension remains in place
Discipline charges, responses and suspensions for October 2019
Wednesday 06 Nov 2019