Disciplinary charges, suspensions and responses for March 2020

Thursday 02 Apr 2020
FA charges - March 2020

25 March 2020

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Darren Manning, Manager, Hullbridge Sports FC

Heybridge Swifts FC v Hullbridge Sports FC
Isthmian League – North
4 February 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.

The Participant has until 8th April 2020 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Steven Smith, Manager, Bishop’s Stortford FC

Bishop’s Stortford FC v Haringey Borough FC
Isthmian League – Premier Division
7 March 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official and/or the Participant’s behaviour amounts to improper conduct.

The Participant has until 8th April 2020 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Brett Harris, Physiotherapist, Warrington Town FC

Ashton United FC v Warrington Town FC
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
3 March 2020

Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – 

1. It is alleged that in or around the 80th minute of the fixture the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Assistant Referee.
2. It is alleged that the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards the Match Referee in or around the 80th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.

The Participant has until 8th April 2020 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Sean Myler, Player, Prescot Cables FC

Prescot Cables FC v Workington AFC
Northern Premier League – North West
1 February 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s conduct at half time of the fixture was violent and/or improper.

The Participant has until 8th April 2020 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Arron Hopkinson, Player, Unregistered

Breach of FA Rule E8 – in respect of 209 bets placed on football matches between 09 August 2014 to 30 April 2016.

The Participant has until 9th April 2020 to respond. 

20 March 2020

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Danny Robinson, Manager, Thatcham Town FC

Larkhall Athletic FC v Thatcham Town FC
Southern League – Division One South
8 February 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that after the conclusion of the fixture, the Participant's language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/ or improper.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£100 / 1 match touchline suspension).

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY 
David Oxley, Registered Intermediary

Breach of FA Rule E1(b) - It is alleged that the Participant approached a minor in relation to Intermediary Activity without receiving the consent of their parent or legal guardian, contrary to Regulation B.8.(ii) (p.347 FA Handbook).

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.  

Result
3 month suspension from intermediary activity 
£500 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK)
Azhar Hussain, FA Registered Intermediary 

Breach of FA Rule E3 - Misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3 in respect of a text message sent by the Participant. It is alleged that the comments were abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute contrary to Rule E3(1).

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result
3 month suspension from intermediary activity 
£1000 fine 

16 March 2020

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Paul Bastock, Assistant Manager, Kings Lynn Town FC 

Chester FC v Kings Lynn Town FC
National League – North
18 February 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area following the end of the fixture the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words toward a Match Official.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£200 / 1 match touchline ban). 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Darren Blewitt, Assistant Manager, Brentwood Town FC

Felixstowe & Walton United FC v Brentwood Town FC
Isthmian League – North
2 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, the Participant’s language was improper and/or threatening and the Participant’s behaviour amounts to improper and/or violent conduct.

Charge denied – Paper Hearing requested. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Brentwood Town FC, Isthmian League – North

Felixstowe & Walton United FC v Brentwood Town FC
Isthmian League – North
2 November 2019

Two breaches of FA Rule E20(a):

1. It is alleged that in or around the 89th minute of the fixture, Brentwood Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
2. It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Brentwood Town FC failed to ensure that it player and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge denied – Paper Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Dave Challinor, Manager, Hartlepool United FC 

Hartlepool United FC v Ebbsfleet United FC
National League – Premier
7 March 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s conduct on the field of play following the end of the fixture was improper and/or violent.

Charge denied – Personal Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Ryan Auger, Player, Soham Town Rangers FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 – in respect of 2,926 bets placed on football matches between 11 October 2014 to 19 September 2019.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

RESULT
2 months suspension from all football related activity
£200 fine
Warning as to future conduct

13 March 2020

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION OT CROWD CONTROL
Chorley FC U13s

Hindley Green U13 v Chorley FC U13
Junior Premier League
1 February 2020

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged during the fixture, Chorley FC failed to ensure that its spectators and/or all persons purporting to be its supporters or followers conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

11 March 2020

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Tambeson Eyong, Player, Romford FC 

Soham Town Rangers FC v Romford FC
Isthmian League – North
22 February 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that during the first half of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was improper and/or threatening.

The Participant has until 19th March 2020 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Wayne Mew, Chairman, AFC Totton 

AFC Totton v Highworth Town FC
Southern League – Division One South
22 February 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the main bar area following the end of the above fixture the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was improper.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Joshua Pope, Player, Soham Town Rangers FC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - In respect of 240 bets placed on football matches between 09 October 2015 to 28 April 2019.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

Result 
£100 Fine

10 March 2020

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Mark Fell, Manager, Lancaster City FC 

Lancaster City FC v Whitby Town FC
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
25 February 2020

Two breaches of FA Rule E3 - 

i. It is alleged that following the end of the fixture the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee.
ii. It is alleged that following the end of the fixture the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards an Assistant Referee.

The Participant has until 18 March 2020 to respond.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Dan Ruscillo, Assistant Manager, Peterborough Sports FC

Hednesford Town FC v Peterborough Sports FC
Southern League – Premier Division Central
25 February 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official and/or questioned the integrity of a Match Official.

The Participant has until 18 March 2020 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Alan Dunne, Coach, Bromley FC

Bromley FC v Sutton United FC
National League – Premier
29 February 2020

Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – 

i.  It is alleged that in or around the 60th minute the Participant used abusive and/or insulting and/or improper words towards the Match Referee.
ii. It is alleged that in or around the 60th minute the Participant used abusive and/or insulting and/or improper words towards the Fourth Official.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result
2 Match Touchline Ban 
£500 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Ben Garner, Manager, Bristol Rovers FC

Sunderland AFC v Bristol Rovers FC
English Football League One
Saturday 22 February 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - Misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3 in respect of comments the Participant made relating to the appointment of a Match Referee. 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 admitted – Personal Hearing requested.

Result 
£500 fine 

9 March 2020

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Tambeson Eyong, Player, Romford FC 

Romford FC v Hullbridge Sports FC
Isthmian League – North
27 January 2020

Two breaches of FA Rule E3: 

1. It is alleged that in or around the 50th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language was improper and/or threatening.
2. It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was improper and/or threatening.

The Participant has until 17 March 2020 to respond.

6 March 2020

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Kieran O’Hara, Player, Burton Albion FC 

Burton Albion FC v Peterborough United FC
English Football League One
29 February 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 44th minute of the fixture amounts to violent and/or improper conduct.

Charge denied – Paper Hearing requested. 

RESULT
Proven
6 match suspension
£2,500 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Cornelius Nwadialor, Coach, Tooting & Mitcham FC

Tooting & Mitcham United FC v Chertsey Town FC
Isthmian League – South Central
8 February 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 86th minute of the fixture the Participant used threatening and/or improper words towards a Match Official.

Charge denied – Paper Hearing requested.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Steve Heath, Manager, AFC Dunstable 

AFC Dunstable v Yaxley FC
Southern League – Division One Central
8 February 2020

Two breaches of FA Rule E3:

i.  It is alleged that in or around half time of the fixture the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words toward the Match Referee.
ii. It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

5 March 2020

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal & Excessive Punishment

Adam Phillips, Morecambe FC
Morecambe FC v Crewe Alexandra FC
Football League Two
29th February 2020

Serious Foul Play.

RESULT
WD: Dismissed
EX: Dismissed
3 match suspension remains in place.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Carlo Ancelotti, Manager, Everton FC

Everton FC v Manchester United FC
Premier League
1 March 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s language and/or behaviour on the field of play at the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£8,000 fine). 

4 March 2020

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Steve King, Manager, Dartford FC

Chippenham Town FC v Dartford FC
National League – South
1 February 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 60th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language towards a Match Official was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Official.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Felixstowe & Walton FC, Isthmian League – North 

Felixstowe & Walton United FC v Brentwood Town FC
Isthmian League – North
2 November 2019

Two breaches of FA Rule E20(a):

1. It is alleged that in or around the 89th minute of the fixture, Felixstowe & Walton United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
2. It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Felixstowe & Walton United FC failed to ensure that it player and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT 
David Longwell, Academy Manager, Shrewsbury Town FC 

Shrewsbury Town FC U16s v Salford City FC U16s
15 February 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour at half time of the fixture, amounts to improper and/or violent conduct.

Charge denied – Paper Hearing requested. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Alex O’Brien, Assistant Manager, Ashford United FC 

Ashford United FC v Sevenoaks Town FC 
Isthmian League – South East 
18 January 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 60th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour was improper and/or violent.  

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

By FA Staff