Disciplinary charges, responses and suspensions for September 2019

Monday 07 Oct 2019
FA charges - September 2019

30 September 2019
 
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
 
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal
 
Mark Ricketts, Boreham Wood FC
Woking FC v Boreham Wood FC
National League – Premier
28th September 2019
 
Serious Foul Play.
 
27 September 2019
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Tom Killick, Manager, Poole Town FC
 
Poole Town FC v s. Wimborne FC 10th September 2019
Southern League Cup
Post-Match Interview
 
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s comments constitute improper conduct in that they question the integrity of the match officials and/or bring the game into disrepute contrary to Rule E3(1).
 
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
 
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).
 
The Participant has until 7th October 2019 to respond.
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
John Mackie, Assistant Manager, Potters Bar Town FC
 
Potters Bar Town FC v Cray Wanderers 
Isthmian League – Premier Division 
31 August 2019
 
Breach of FA E3 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, the Participant's language towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting and/or implied bias and/or the Participant's behaviour amounts to improper conduct. 
 
The Participant has until 7th October 2019 to respond.
 
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. 
 
The Club have until 7th October 2019 to respond.
 
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. 
 
The Participant has until 7th October 2019 to respond.
 
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
 
26 September 2019
 
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Jake Barnes, Head of Performance Analysis, Fleetwood Town FC
 
Breach of FA Rules Betting E8 - in respect of 778 bets placed on football matches between 06 August 2015 and 26 December 2018.
 
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.  
 
Regulatory Commission Result
£1500 Fine
 
Appeal Board Result
Appealed by FA
Appeal allowed
£1500 fine remains
 
Sanction: Suspension of 4 (four) months from football and from all football-related activity on following terms;
One month of the suspension takes effect from 28 September 2019
The 3 (three) month balance is suspended for a period of 18 (eighteen) months
 
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.
 
The Participant has until 4th October 2019 to respond.
 
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.
 
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.
 
The Club have until 3rd October 2019 to respond.
 
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.
 
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
 
25 September 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
                                     
24 September 2019
 
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.
 
The Club have until 2 October 2019 to respond.
 
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.
 
The Club have until 2 October 2019 to respond.
 
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.
 
The Participant has until 2 October 2019 to respond.
 
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.
 
The Participant has until 4 October 2019 to respond (extension granted).
 
23 September 2019
 
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 IN RELATION TO COMPLYING WITH AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Chevron McLean, Player, Maldon & Tiptree
 
Maldon & Tiptree FC v Soham Town Rangers
FC Isthmian League North
17 August 2019
 
Breach of FA Rule E10 - it is alleged that the Participant failed to comply with an automatic suspension.
 
The Participant has until 1 October 2019 to respond.
 
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Chester FC, Club, National League - North
 
Spennymoor Town FC v Chester FC
National League - North
31 August 2019
 
Misconduct for three breaches of FA Rule E20 (a):
 
1. It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, on the field of play, Chester FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from the use of abusive and/or insulting words.
 
2. It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, in the area outside the Match Officials changing room, Chester FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from the use of abusive and/or insulting words.
 
3. It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, in the car park area outside the ground, Chester FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
 
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
 
RESULT
£1,400 fine
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Ian Liversedge, Physiotherapist, Tranmere Rovers FC
 
Tranmere Rovers FC v Peterborough United FC
English Football League One
17 September 2019
 
Breach of FA Rule E3 - it is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 68th minute of the fixture, amounts to improper conduct. 
 
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
 
RESULT
£500 fine
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Craig Hignett, Manager, Hartlepool United FC
 
Hartlepool United FC v Dover Athletic FC
National League – Premier
21 September 2019
 
Two breaches of FA Rule E3:
 
1. It is alleged that in or around the 81st minute of the fixture, the Participant's language towards a Match Official was abusive and/ or insulting and/or implied bias.
2. It is alleged that following the Participant's dismissal from the technical area, his language towards a Match Official was improper and/or threatening.           
 
The Participant has until 6:00pm on Thursday 26th September 2019 to respond.
 
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal
 
Jake Bidwell, Swansea City FC
Bristol City FC v Swansea City FC
EFL Championship
21st September 2019
 
Serious Foul Play.
 
RESULT
WD: Dismissed
3 match suspension remains in place
 
19 September 2019
 
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal and Excessive Punishment
 
Benjamin Mbunga-Kimpioka, Sunderland AFC Reserves
Sunderland AFC Reserves v Middlesbrough Reserves
Premier League 2-Division 2
16th September 2019
 
Violent Conduct
 
Result:
Claim Dismissed- 3 match suspension remains
 
18 September 2019
 
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Owen Howe, Player, Weston-Super-Mare FC
 
Breach of FA Rules Betting E8 – misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 88 bets placed on football matches between 28 December 2014 and 02 January 2018.
 
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested.
 
Result
£1125 Fine
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Nick Ironton, Manager, Welwyn Garden City FC
 
Wingate and Finchley FC v Welwyn Garden City FC
FA Cup
24 August 2019
 
Two breaches of FA Rule E3:
 
1. It is alleged that in or around the 74th minute of the fixture, the Participant's language towards a Match Official was abusive and/insulting.
2. It is alleged that in or around the 74th minute of the fixture, following the Participant's dismissal from the technical area, his language towards a Match Official was abusive and /or insulting and/ or behaviour amounts to improper conduct.
 
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
 
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO THE FA’S INVESTIGATION INTO MR VINCENT MCBEAN
Vincent McBean, Chief Executive, Clapton Football Club
 
Breach of FA Rule F2 - misconduct under FA rule F3 in respect of failing to comply with the participant’s requirements under FA Rule F2.
 
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
 
17 September 2019
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Michael Anderson, First Team Coach, Leicester City Women FC
 
London City Lionesses FC v Leicester City Women FC
The FA Women’s Championship
8 September 2019
 
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in the above fixture amounts to improper and/or violent conduct.
 
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
 
RESULT
4 match touchline ban
£300 fine
 
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK)
Welling United FC U18s
 
Welling United FC U18s v FC Elmstead U18s
FA Youth Challenge Cup
5 September 2019
 
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) and/or E20 (b) - It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Welling United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or official and/or spectators conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour and/or failed to ensure that no spectators or unauthorised persons were permitted to encroach onto the pitch area.
 
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
 
RESULT
£1,000 fine
Warned as to their future conduct
 
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK)
FC Elmstead U18s
 
Welling United FC U18s v FC Elmstead U18s
FA Youth Challenge Cup
5 September 2019
 
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) and/or E20 (b) - It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, FC Elmstead failed to ensure that its players and/or official and/or spectators conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour and/or failed to ensure that no spectators or unauthorised persons were permitted to encroach onto the pitch area.
 
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
 
RESULT
£500 fine
Warned as to their future conduct
 
16 September 2019
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO AN EXPENSES CLAIM
Christopher Akers, Former Official
 
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 -
 
Charge 1: The Participant is charged with misconduct in respect of an expenses claim that he made to The Football Association which he knew to be false, in whole or in part. It is alleged that the Participant’s actions constitute improper conduct and/or bring the game into disrepute, in contravention of Rule E3(1).
 
Charge 2: The Participant is charged with misconduct in respect of reply documentation that was submitted to The Football Association in response to Charge 1 which he knew to be false, in whole or in part. It is alleged that the Participant’s actions constitute improper conduct and/or bring the game into disrepute, in contravention of Rule E3(1).
 
One breach of FA Rule F3 – The Participant is also charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule F3 by failing to comply with a requirement under FA Rule F2. It is alleged that the Participant refused to provide consent for The FA to contact Virgin Trains in respect of his train travel in relation to the investigation by The FA into the Participant’s expenses.
 
Nil response.
 
13 September 2019
 
Incident of Misconduct
Kevin Tyrell, Secretary- Bideford AFC
Breach of FA Rule E3 – Improper conduct towards match officials after the fixture.
 
Charge Denied, paper hearing requested.
 
RESULT
Proved
Warned as to his future conduct
Fined £50
 
Incident of Misconduct
Sean Joyce Manager- Bideford AFC
Breach of FA Rule E3 – Improper conduct towards match officials after the fixture.
 
Charge Denied, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
Not Proved
 
Incident of Misconduct
Craig Laird Assistant Manager- Bideford AFC
Breach of FA Rule E3 – Improper conduct towards match officials after the fixture.
 
Charge Denied, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
Not Proved
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Piotr Zachwieja, Assistant Referee
 
Hythe Town FC v Whitehawk
Isthmian League – South east
31 August 2019
 
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 87th minute of the fixture, Mr Zachwieja’s language towards a participant was abusive and/or insulting.
 
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
 
Result
Ban from football and all football related activity for 28 days, effective immediately (conclusion 11/10/2019)
£25 fine
 
12 September 2019
 
E3 CHARGE FOLLOWING A DISMISSAL WHERE THE STANDARD PUNISHMENT CLEARLY INSUFFICIENT
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(1) - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 90th minute constitutes violent conduct, in circumstances where the standard punishment that would otherwise apply following the Participant’s dismissal is clearly insufficient.
 
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
 
RESULT
5 First-Team Competitive match suspension
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Andrew Furnell, Manager, Yaxley FC
 
Didcot Town FC v Yaxley FC
Southern League – Division One Central
31 August 2019
 
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around 83rd minute of the fixture, the Participant's language towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Official.
 
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 accepted (1 match touchline ban, £100 fine).
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Harry Hogg, Club Official, Yaxley FC
 
Didcot Town FC v Yaxley FC
Southern League – Division One Central
31 August 2019
 
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around 90th minute of the above fixture, the Participant's language towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
 
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 accepted (1 match touchline ban, £100 fine).
 
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Ebbsfleet Town FC, National League – Premier
 
Ebbsfleet United FC v  Aldershot Town  FC
National league – Premier
31 August  2019
 
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) - It is alleged that in or around the 74th minute of the fixture, Ebbsfleet United FC failed to ensure that its  players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
 
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
 
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Aldershot Town FC, National League – Premier
 
Ebbsfleet United FC v  Aldershot Town  FC
National league – Premier
31 August  2019
 
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) - It is alleged that in or around the 74th minute of the fixture, Aldershot Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
 
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£500 fine)
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Ian Hendon, Assistant manager, Ebbsfleet United FC
 
Ebbsfleet United FC v  Aldershot Town  FC
National league – Premier
31 August  2019
 
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 75th minute of the fixture, amounts to improper and/or violent conduct.
 
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
 
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH A DECISION PURSUANT TO THE RULES AND REGS OF THE ASSOCIATION
Kevin Sharp- Intermediary
 
Breach of FA Rule E10 – failure to comply with a 3 month suspension from conducting intermediary activity
 
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested.
 
RESULT
2 month suspension from football and all football related activity (concluding 9 November 2019)
7 month suspension from intermediary activity (concluding 9 June 2020)
Total length of suspension= 9 months
Fined £1,000
 
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK)
Welling United FC U18s
 
Welling United FC U18s v FC Elmstead U18s
FA Youth Challenge Cup
5 September 2019
 
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) and/or E20 (b) - It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Welling United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or official and/or spectators conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour and/or failed to ensure that no spectators or unauthorised persons were permitted to encroach onto the pitch area.
 
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
 
RESULT
£1,000 fine
Warned as to their future conduct
 
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK)
FC Elmstead U18s
 
Welling United FC U18s v FC Elmstead U18s
FA Youth Challenge Cup
5 September 2019
 
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) and/or E20 (b) - It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, FC Elmstead failed to ensure that its players and/or official and/or spectators conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour and/or failed to ensure that no spectators or unauthorised persons were permitted to encroach onto the pitch area.
 
RESULT
£500 fine
Warned as to their future conduct
 
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.
 
The Participant has until 18th September 2019 to respond.
 
9 September 2019
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Gareth Arnison
 
Breach of FA Rule E8 –It is alleged that Mr Arnison placed 231 bets on football matches between October 2014 and October 2018.
 
Charge accepted- non personal hearing held
 
Regulatory Commission result
12 month ban from all football related activity
£1000 fine
Sanction was not set aside pending the Appeal.
 
Appeal Board Result
Appeal dismissed- original sanction upheld
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Leon Moore, Assistant Manager, Witham Town FC
 
FC Clacton v Witham Town FC
FA Cup
24 August 2019
 
Breach of FA Rule E3 - 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 insulting.
 
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 accepted (1 match touchline suspension, £100 fine).
 
6 September 2019
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) NON STANDARD CASE- MR MATTY KOSYLO
 
AFC Fylde v Ebbsfleet United FC
National League- Premier
10 August 2019
 
Charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3 in respect of the above fixture.
 
It was alleged following the conclusion of the fixture, Mr Kosylo spat at one of the players on the opposing team.
 
Charge denied- non personal hearing held
 
Regulatory Commission result
Proven- 6 match suspension
£1000 fine
Sanction set aside pending Appeal
 
Appeal Board Result
Appeal dismissed- original sanction imposed, effective immediately
 
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal
James Perch, Scunthorpe United
Grimsby Town FC v Scunthorpe United FC
3rd September 2019
 
Serious Foul Play
 
Result:
Claim Upheld- 3 match suspension immediately withdrawn
 
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal and Excessive Punishment
 
Harrison Biggins, Fleetwood Town FC
Accrington Stanley FC v Fleetwood Town FC
EFL Trophy
3rd September 2019
 
Serious Foul Play
 
Result:
Claim Dismissed- 3 match suspension remains
 
5 September 2019
 
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING ADVERTISEMENT
Yerry Mina, Player, Everton FC
 
Breach of FA Rule E8 (3) – participating in an advertisement for betting activity which the participant is prohibited from engaging in himself.
 
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
 
RESULT
Warned as to his future conduct
Fined £10,000
 
4 September 2019
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Fernando Forestieri, Player, Sheffield Wednesday FC
 
Mansfield Town FC v Sheffield Wednesday FC
Pre-Season Friendly
Tuesday 24th July 2018
 
Breach of FA Rule E3 (2) in respect of the above fixture – it is alleged that during the second half of the fixture, the participant used abusive and/or insulting words, contrary to Rule E3(1). It is alleged that this breach of FA Rule E3(1) is an “Aggravated breach” as defined in Rule E3(2), as it included a reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race.
 
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
 
ORIGINAL RESULT
Proved
6 match suspension
Face to face Education Programme within 4 months
£25,000 fine
Warned as to Future Conduct
 
Sanction set aside pending Appeal
 
APPEAL RESULT
Dismissed
Original decision immediately effective
 
SUCCESSFUL DECEPTION OF A MATCH OFFICIAL - INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 1) – STANDARD CASE
James Comley, Player, Maidenhead United FC
 
Sutton United FC v Maidenhead United FC
National League - Premier
31 August 2019
 
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 82nd minute of the fixture, in committing a clear act of simulation which led to the dismissal of an opposing player, amounts to improper conduct.
 
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 accepted (2 match ban).
 
3 September 2019
 
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO KIT AND ADVERTISING REGULATIONS
Huddersfield Town FC
 
Rochdale AFC v Huddersfield Town FC
17 July 2019
 
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – it is alleged that the Club’s playing kit worn during the Rochdale AFC v Huddersfield Town FC pre-season friendly on 17 July 2019 was in breach of FA Regulation C.2(i). 
 
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
 
RESULT
Warned as to its future conduct
Fined £50,000
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO PLAYER STATUS AND CONTRACTS
Hertford Town FC, Isthmian League
 
Breaches of Rule C2(a)(ii) and Rule C2(a)(v) – it is alleged that on or around 21 March 2019, the club approached nine Players without giving seven days formal written notice to the club the players were registered with.
 
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested
 
Result
£1000 Fine
 
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal
Luke O’Nien, Sunderland AFC
Peterborough United FC v Sunderland AFC
English Football League 1
31st August 2019  
 
Violent Conduct
 
Result:
Claim Upheld- 3 match suspension immediately withdrawn
 
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal
 
Ryan Sweeney, Mansfield Town FC
Exeter City FC v Mansfield Town FC
English Football League 2
31st August 2019
 
Violent Conduct
 
Result:
Claim Upheld- 3 match suspension immediately withdrawn
 
2 September 2019
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) NON STANDARD CASE- MR SANCHEZ MING-DULWICH HAMLET
 
Eastbourne Borough FC v Dulwich Hamlet FC
National League- South
1 January 2019
 
Charged with misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3 in respect of the above fixture.
 
It was alleged Mr Ming’s behaviour following the conclusion of the fixture constituted violent conduct
 
Charge denied- personal hearing requested
 
Regulatory Commission result
Proven- 6 match suspension
£300 fine
Sanction set aside pending Appeal
 
Appeal Board Result
Appeal dismissed- original sanction imposed, effective immediately
 
Omar Bugiel, Sutton United FC
Sutton United FC v Maidenhead United FC
National League – Premier
Saturday, 31 August 2019
 
Violent Conduct
 
RESULT
Upheld
3 match suspension immediately withdrawn

By FA Staff