30 August 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 (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Slaven Bilic, Manager, West Bromwich Albion FC
Derby County FC v West Bromwich Albion FC
English Football League Championship
24 August 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3(1) – it is alleged that the participant’s behaviour in the above fixture, which culminated in the participant’s dismissal from the technical area, amounts to improper conduct.
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£2,000 fine).
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Jordan Stevens, Player, Leeds United FC
Breach of FA Rules Betting E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 59 bets placed on football matches between 06 August 2018 and 27 May 2019.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
6 weeks suspension from all football and football related activity
£1200 fine
29 August 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Neil Harris, Manager, Millwall FC
Middlesbrough FC v Millwall FC
English Football League Championship
24 August 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3(1) - It is alleged that the participant behaviour in or around the 44th minute amounts to improper conduct.
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty accepted.
INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY MATCH OFFICIALS, BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO (FAST TRACK 1) – STANDARD CASE
Kurtis Cumberbatch, Player, Dover Athletic FC
Dover Athletic FC v Woking FC
National League – Premier
26 August 2019
Breach of FA Rule E1(a) - It is alleged that the participant’s behaviour in or around the 14th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty accepted.
27 August 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Neil Banfield, Coach, Queens Park Rangers FC
Queens Park Rangers FC v Swansea City FC
English Football League Championship
21 August 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3(1) - It is alleged that in or around the 67th minute the participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 accepted.
23 August 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.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Richard Wellens, Manager, Swindon Town FC
Colchester United FC v Swindon Town FC
English Football League Cup
13 August 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the participant's behaviour in or around the tunnel area at half time amounts to improper conduct.
Charge admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
RESULT
2 match touchline ban
£1,000 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Steve Ball, Assistant manager, Colchester United FC
Colchester United FC v Swindon Town FC
English Football League Cup
13 August 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the participant's behaviour in or around the tunnel area at half time amounts to improper conduct.
Charge admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
RESULT
1 match touchline ban
£500 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
David Blackmore, Coach, Aldershot Town FC
Aldershot Town FC v Bromley FC
National League – Premier
13 August 2019
Misconduct for two breaches of FA Rule E3 -
1. It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture, the participant's language towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
2. It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture, prior to the Match Referee showing the participant a red card, the participant's language amounts to improper conduct.
Charges admitted, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
2 match touchline ban
£375 fine
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Gary Charles, Registered Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) - Alleged that the participant entered into Representation Contracts with four minors without ‘additional authorisation’ to deal with minors contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries (p.347 FA Handbook 2018/19).
Charge accepted, personal hearing requested.
RESULT
2 months suspension from all Intermediary Activity
£250 fine
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO THE CREATION OF FRAUDULENT DOCUMENTS
Mr Paul Iannaconne, Former Coach
Breach of FA Rule E3 - in respect of creating a fraudulent reference which the participant submitted to obtain a coaching role. It is alleged that the participant’s actions constitute improper conduct and/or bring the game into disrepute, in contravention of FA Rule E3(1).
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
18 months suspension from all football and football related activity
£250 fine
22 August 2019
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal
James Perch, Scunthorpe United FC
Cambridge United FC v Scunthorpe United FC
Football League 2
Tuesday 20th August 2019
Serious Foul Play.
RESULT
WD: Dismissed
EX: Dismissed
3 match suspension remains in place
MASS CONFRONTATION/ SURROUNDING OF A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Woking FC, National League - Premier
AFC Fylde v Woking FC
National League – Premier
17 August 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) - It is alleged that in or around the 53rd minute of the fixture, Woking 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.
MASS CONFRONTATION/ SURROUNDING OF A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
AFC Fylde, National League - Premier
AFC Fylde v Woking FC
National League – Premier
17 August 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) - It is alleged that in or around the 53rd minute of the fixture, AFC Fylde failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 accepted.
21 August 2019
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
George Porter, Player, Bromley FC
Breach of FA Rules Betting E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 473 bets placed on football matches between 13 December 2011 and 12 May 2019.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
12 months suspension from all football and football related activity
£750 fine
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Jordan Higgs, Player, Bromley FC
Breach of FA Rules Betting E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 373 bets placed on football matches between 23 May 2015 and 04 May 2019.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
£600 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Matty Kosylo, Player, AFC Fylde
AFC Fylde v Ebbsfleet United FC
National League – Premier
10 August 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, contrary to FIFA Laws of the Game – Law 12, the participant spat at another player.
Charge denied, Paper Hearing requested.
RESULT
Proven
6 match suspension
£1,000 fine
19 August 2019
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF THE MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FA – NON STANDARD CASE
Malachi Hudson, Former Player, VCD Athletic
Whitstable Town FC v VCD Athletic
Isthmian League – South East
19 March 2019
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 –
1.It is alleged that the participant’s behaviour in /or around the 30th minute of the fixture, following an act of serious foul play for which he was dismissed, prior to the Match Referee being able to show you the red card, amounts to violent and/or improper conduct.
2. It is alleged that following the participant’s dismissal, his behaviour amounts to improper conduct.
Charges denied, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
Both breaches proven
3 match suspension
£150 fine
18 August 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Karl Robinson, Manager, Oxford United FC
Stevenage FC (U19s) v Oxford United FC (U19s)
Youth Alliance – Merit league
5 April 2019
Three breaches of FA Rule E3
1. It is alleged that at half time in the fixture, on the field of play, Mr Robinson’s language towards a match official was abusive and/or threatening.
2. It is alleged that at half time in the fixture, in the area around the changing rooms, Mr Robinson’s language and/or behaviour towards a match official was improper and/or threatening.
3. It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, in the area in or around the referee’s changing room, Mr Robinson’s language and/or behaviour amounts to improper conduct.
Charges denied, personal hearing requested
RESULT
Charges not proven
16 August 2019
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVTY
Kevin Sharp, Registered Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E10 - It is alleged that the participant failed to comply with a decision made pursuant to the Rules and Regulations of the Football Association. The participant was issued with an FA Suspension which prevented him from all intermediary activity for 3 months. It is alleged that the participant failed to comply with this suspension by: (i): Carrying out intermediary activity by negotiating via text message in relation to a potential signing.
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
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal and Excessive Punishment
Cohen Bramall, Colchester United FC
Colchester United FC v Swindon Town FC
EFL Cup – Round 1
Tuesday 13th August 2019
Violent Conduct.
RESULT
Claim dismissed (3 match suspension remains in place)
WD: Claim Dismissed
EX: Claim Dismissed
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Dunkirk FC, Club, Midland Football League
Breach of FA Rule E12 - player participating for the Club in a fixture whilst under an automatic suspension.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
£50 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO PARTICIPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST UNDER AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Jordan Alls, Player, Dunkirk FC
Breach of FA Rule E10 - It is alleged that the participant failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in an FA Cup fixture.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
1 match suspension
£25 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO DISCRIMINATION
Arsenal Women FC (formerly known as Arsenal Ladies FC), Women's Super League
Breach of FA Rule E4 - It is alleged that, in dismissing an employee, the Club carried out an act of discrimination by reason of disability which was not otherwise permitted both by law and the Rules or regulations of The FA.
The Club have until 20 August 2019 to respond.
14 August 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON STANDARD CASE
Steve King, Former Manager, Welling United
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 abusive
and/or insulting and/or called into question their integrity and/or amounted to improper conduct.
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested.
RESULT
2 match suspension including ground ban (1 match suspended until next season)
£200 fine
13 August 2019
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON STANDARD CASE
Liam O’Neil, Player, Cambridge United FC
Bradford City FC v Cambridge United FC
English Football League Two
3 August 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3(1) – it is alleged that the participant’s behaviour following his dismissal in or around the 61st minute of the match amounts to improper conduct.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
£3,000 fine
INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY MATCH OFFICIALS, BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO
Tom Parkes, Player, Exeter City FC
Stevenage FC v Exeter City FC
English Football League Two
10 August 2019
Breach of FA Rule E1(a) - it is alleged that the participant’s behaviour in or around the 87th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Charge admitted, automatic penalty accepted (3 match suspension).
9 August 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
David Unsworth, Manager, Everton FC U23s
Doncaster Rovers FC u23 v Everton FC U23s
Premier League Cup
21 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Unsworth used abusive and/or insulting language towards the Match Referee in or around the 65th minute of the fixture.
Charge Denied – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT:
Proven
2 match touchline ban
Fined £1,000
APPEAL RESULT
Appeal dismissed.
Original decision (2 match touchline ban & £1,000 fine) remains in place.
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.
RESULT
£1,500 fine
5 August 2019
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Simon Maurer, Registered Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(B) - alleged that the intermediary entered into a Representation Contract without ‘additional authorisation’ to deal with minors contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries (p.347 FA Handbook).
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested.
RESULT
4 months suspension from all Intermediary Activity
£750 fine
MISCONDUCT FOR A BREACH OF FA RULE E3
Daniel Issawi, Match Official
Glossop End Football Club v Radcliffe Football Club
Northern Premier League Division One West
Saturday 23 February 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that prior to the above fixture, Mr. Issawi’s language towards another Match Official was insulting and/or improper, contrary to FA Rule E3 (1).
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
Proven
28 day suspension from all football and football-related activity
Face to Face Education
£100 fine
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Mickey Clark, Ex Player, Ware FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 1,897 bets placed on football matches between 13 November 2014 and 28 April 2019.
Charge accepted, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
£350 fine
BREACH OF FA RULE E3 – ALLEGATION OF DISCRIMINATION
Joe Jackson, Ex Player, Hartlepool United FC U19
Notts County FC (U19) v Hartlepool United FC (U19)
Youth Alliance North East Conference
Saturday 12 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 75th minute of the above fixture, the participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards, 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 the participant made reference to reference to colour and/or race.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
Proven
5 match suspension
Face to Face Education
£100 fine
SURROUNDING MATCH OFFICIAL (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Corinthian Casuals FC, Isthmian League – Premier Division
Burgess Hill Town FC v Corinthian Casuals FC
Isthmian League – Premier Division
6 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) - It is alleged that near the conclusion of the fixture, following the award of a penalty to Burgess Hill Town FC, Corinthian Casuals FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
E3 CHARGE FOLLOWING A DISMISSAL WHERE STANDARD PUNISHMENT CLEARLY INSUFFICIENT
Rohan Ince, Player, Cheltenham Town FC
Leyton Orient FC v Cheltenham Town FC
English Football League Two
3 August 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3(1) - alleged that the participant’s behaviour in or around the 72nd minute constitutes violent conduct, in circumstances where the standard punishment that would otherwise apply following the participant’s dismissal is clearly insufficient.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
Proven
Standard Punishment (3 matches) set aside
5 match suspension (in total) imposed
8 August 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Matthew Gill, Coach, Ipswich Town FC
Burton Albion FC v Ipswich Town FC
English Football League One
3 August 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3(1) - It is alleged that the participant’s behaviour in or around the 86th minute amounts to improper conduct.
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 contested, Paper Hearing requested.
RESULT
Standard Penalty 1 applied - £1000 fine
7 August 2019
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
INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY MATCH OFFICIALS, BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO
Jimmy Ryan, Player, Rochdale AFC
Tranmere Rovers FC v Rochdale AFC
English Football League One
3 August 2019
Breach of FA Rule E1(a) – it is alleged that the participant’s behaviour in or around the 94th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Charge admitted, automatic penalty accepted (3 match suspension).
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal
Lewis Young, Crawley Town FC
Carlisle United FC v Crawley Town FC
English Football League Two
Saturday 3rd August 2019
Violent Conduct
RESULT
WD: Dismissed
EX: Dismissed
3 match suspension remains in place
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal
Rohan Ince, Cheltenham Town FC
Leyton Orient FC v Cheltenham Town FC
English Football League Two
Saturday 3rd August 2019
Violent Conduct
RESULT
WD: Dismissed
EX: Dismissed
3 match suspension remains in place
5 August 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Claim of Wrongful Dismissal & Excessive Punishment
Damien McCrory, Notts County FC
Eastleigh FC v Notts County FC
National League – Premier
Saturday 3rd August 2019
Serious Foul Play.
RESULT
WD: Dismissed
EX: Dismissed
3 match suspension remains in place
1 August 2019
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.
The participant has until 9th August 2019 to respond.
