Discipline charges, responses and suspensions for December 2019

Thursday 09 Jan 2020
FA charges - December 2019

31 December 2019

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Joey Barton, Manager, Fleetwood Town FC

Fleetwood Town FC v Bristol Rovers FC 
Football League 1 
29 December 2019

Breach of FA Rule E3 - it is alleged that in or around the 69th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or implied bias. 

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Wigan Athletic FC

Nottingham Forest FC v Wigan Athletic FC
English Football League Championship
29 December 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 81st minute of the fixture, Wigan Athletic FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted- Standard Penalty accepted. 

27 December 2019

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Steven Cooper, Head Coach, Swansea City FC 

Swansea City FC v Blackburn Rovers FC 
Wednesday 11 December 2019
English Football League Championship 
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 admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result 
£1750 fine 

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal

Mitch Brundle- Dagenham and Redbridge 
Dagenham and Redbridge FC v Ebbsleet United FC
National League 
26th December 2019

Serious Foul Play 

Result
Claim Dismissed
3 Match Suspension remains in place

24 December 2019

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal & Excessive Punishment 

Heung-Min Son, Tottenham Hotspur FC
Tottenham Hotspur FC v Chelsea FC
Premier League
22nd December 2019

Violent Conduct.

RESULT 
WD: Dismissed 
EX: Dismissed 

3 match suspension remains in place 

23 December 2019

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK)  
Aden Baldwin, Player, Bristol City FC

Millwall FC Reserves v Bristol City FC Reserves 
Monday 21st October 2019

Breach of FA Rule E3(2) - It is alleged that the language used was abusive and/or insulting, 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 a reference, whether express or implied, to race and/or colour and/or nationality.

The Participant has until 31 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Callum Russell, Player, Soham Town FC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 1,593 bets placed on football matches between 27 August 2015 to 28 October 2019.

The Participant has until 31 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Stephen Butterworth, Manager, Great Wakering Rovers FC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 1,541 bets placed on football matches between 03 August 2014 to 29 May 2019.

The Participant has until 31 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Matthew Allan, Player, Soham Town FC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 254 bets placed on football matches between 27 January 2017 to 03 November 2019.

The Participant has until 31 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Kurtis Turner, Manager, Stocksbirdge Park Steels FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 356 bets placed on football matches between 13 October 2018 to 04 November 2019.

The Participant has until 31 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Scott Kashket, Player, Wycombe Wanderers FC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 183 bets placed on football matches between 03 September 2014 to 22 August 2016.

The Participant has until 31 December 2019 to respond. 

17 December 2019

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Karl Duguid, Manager, Heybridge Swifts FC 

Heybridge Swifts FC v AFC Sudbury 
Isthmian League – North 
19 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the conclusion 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.  

The Participant has until 27 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Lee Clark, Manager, Blyth Spartans FC 

Blyth Spartans AFC v Alfreton Town FC 
FA Challenge Trophy 
23 November 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 abusive and/or insulting.

The Participant has until 27 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING 
Todd Jordan, Player, Frickley Athletic FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 69 bets placed on football matches between 16 January 2015 to 22 April 2019.

The Participant has until 27 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION 
Nuneaton Borough, Southern League - Central 

Nuneaton Borough FC v Redditch United FC
Southern League - Central 
12 October 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.

The Club have until 27 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION 
Michael Richens, Player, Nuneaton Borough FC

AFC Totton v Cinderford Town FC 
Southern League – Division One Couth 
16 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E10 - it is alleged that the Participant failed to comply with an automatic suspension.

The Participant has until 27 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Steve Hollicks, Coach, AFC Totton

AFC Totton v Cinderford Town FC 
Southern League – Division One Couth 
16 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 63rd minute of the fixture, your behaviour and/or language was improper and/or threatening.

The Participant has until 27 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Lee Lashenko, Manager, Bristol Manor Farm FC

Basingstoke Town FC v Bristol Manor Farm 
Southern League – Division One South 
23 November 2019

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

The Participant has until 27 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING 
Adam Boyes, Player, Spennymoor Town FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 2,768 bets placed on football matches between 08 March 2010 to 25 August 2019.

The Participant has until 18 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING 
Glen Taylor, Player, Spennymoor Town FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 – in respect of 162 bets placed on football matches between 30 August 2013 to 06 April 2019.

The Participant has until 18 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING 
Stephen Brogan, Player, Spennymoor Town FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 2,414 bets placed on football matches between 20 January 2015 to 24 February 2019.

The Participant has until 18 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING 
Ryan Hall, Player, Spennymoor Town FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 103 bets placed on football matches between 12 October 2013 to 06 October 2018.

The Participant has until 18 December 2019 to respond. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Coventry FC, English Football League One

Coventry City FC v Ipswich Town FC 
English Football League One 
7 December 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 57th minute of the fixture, Coventry City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Late response (admit / accept SP1 (£2,500)) – subject to preliminary determination. 

RESULT
Application Allowed
£2,700 fine

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ipswich Town FC, English Football League One

Coventry City FC v Ipswich Town FC 
English Football League One 
7 December 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 57th minute of the fixture, Ipswich Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

RESULT
£3,750 fine

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal

Paddy McNair, Middlesbrough FC
Swansea City FC v Middlesbrough FC
EFL Championship
14th December 2019

Serious Foul Play.

RESULT
WD: Dismissed
EX: Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal

Andrew Smith, Hull City FC (Reserves)
Hull City FC (Reserves) v Barnsley FC (Reserves)
Professional Development League – North 
13th December 2019

Denying an Obvious Goal-Scoring Opportunity.

RESULT
Claim Withdrawn

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal

Sean Morrison, Cardiff City FC
Leeds United AFC v Cardiff City FC
EFL Championship
14th December 2019

Serious Foul Play.

RESULT
WD: Dismissed
EX: Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

MISCONDUCT IN RELAITON TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY 
Thomas Boyo, Registered Intermediary 

Breach of FA Rule E1(B) - It is alleged an approach to Player, in relation to Intermediary activity was made, before the 1st day in January of the year of that Player’s sixteenth birthday contrary to Regulation B8 of the FA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries 2018-19 (p.339 FA Handbook 2018-2019).

Charge denied, paper hearing requested. 

RESULT
9 months suspension from all Intermediary Activity
£1,000 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT 
Jack Bray, Player, Unregistered 

Phoenix Sports FC v East Grinstead Town  
Isthmian League – South East  
Tuesday 17 September 2019

Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Phoenix Sport FC player, 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), in that the words used include a reference to colour and/or race.

Charge admitted, Paper Hearing requested.

RESULT
6 match suspension
£200 fine
Face to Face Education course to be completed within 4 months

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Anthony Acheampong, Player, Unregistered 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 52 bets placed on football matches between 22 March 2014 and 15 May 2016.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

RESULT
£450 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY 
George Urquhart, Registered Intermediary

Breach of FA Rule E1(b) - It is alleged that the Intermediary entered into Representation Contracts without ‘additional authorisation’ to deal with minors contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries (p.356 FA Handbook).

Charge admitted – Personal Hearing requested. 

RESULT
Suspended from all Intermediary Activity for 3 months
£2,500 fine

16 December 2019

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Lee Bircham, Assistant Manager, Berkhamsted FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 545 bets placed on football matches between 11 October 2012 and 15 January 2019.

Charge Admitted, Personal hearing requested.

RESULT
Suspended from all football and football related activity for 18 months (11 months of the suspension is suspended for 2 years)
£500 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Erkan Okay, Player Assistant Manager, Soham Town Rangers FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 558 bets placed on football matches between 10 August 2014 to 12 August 2017.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

RESULT
£300 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Robbie Mason, Manager, Soham Town Rangers FC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 240 bets placed on football matches between 09 August 2014 to 22 December 2018.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

RESULT
£300 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Marcus Hall, Player, Soham Town Rangers FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - in respect of 6,314 bets placed on football matches between 01 August 2014 to 10 September 2019.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

RESULT
£4,400 fine

SURROUNDING MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Fulham FC, English Football League Championship 

Fulham FC v Bristol City FC 
English Football League Championship 
7 December 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Fulham FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£5,000 fine).

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Karl Robinson, Manager, Oxford United FC

Oxford United FC v Shrewsbury Town FC 
English Football League One 
7 December 2019

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture on the field of play, the Participant’s behaviour and/or language was threatening and/or abusive and/or insulting and/or improper towards a Match Official.  

Charge denied – Personal Hearing requested. 

Result
1 match touchline ban 
£4000 fine 

12 December 2019

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Michael Meaker, Assistant manager, Taunton Town FC

Taunton Town FC v Wimborne Town FC 
FA Challenge Trophy 
29 October 2019

Two breaches of FA Rule E3 - 

1. It is alleged that at half time in the fixture, the Participant’s language towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting and or/improper.
2. It is alleged that during the second half of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour was improper.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Ilkeston Town FC, Northern Premier League – South East

Lincoln United FC v Ilkeston Town FC 
Northern Premier League – South East 
9 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Ilkeston Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (200 fine).

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Lincoln United FC, Northern Premier League – South East

Lincoln United FC v Ilkeston Town FC 
Northern Premier League – South East 
9 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Lincoln United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (200 fine).

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Glen Driver, Manager , Leiston FC (formerly of Braintree Town FC)

Weymouth FC v Braintree Town FC 
National League – South 
26 October 2019

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that at half time of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards an opponent was threatening and/or improper.  

Charge part admitted/part denied – Paper Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY MATCH OFFICIALS, BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO
Chris Bush, Player, Bromley FC

Chesterfield FC v Bromley FC
National League – Premier
7 December 2019

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 69th minute of the fixture, constitutes violent / improper conduct.

Charge admitted – automatic penalty contested.

Result
Claim Dismissed 
Automatic 3 match suspension effective immediately in place. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION 
Lawrence Hammond, Player, Leyton Orient FC 

Leyton Orient FC U18s v Luton Town FC U18s 
EFL Youth Alliance Under 18 South East  
16 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E10 - It is alleged that that the Participant failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the above fixture.

The Participant has until 20 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION 
Leyton Orient FC, English Football League Two

Leyton Orient FC U18s v Luton Town FC U18s 
EFL Youth Alliance Under 18 South East  
16 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E12(a) - 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.

The Club have until 20 December 2019 to respond. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Marine FC, Northern Premier League – North West 

Marine FC v Pontefract Collieries FC 
Northern Premier League – North West 
9 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Marine FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 20 December 2019 to respond. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Pontefract Collieries FC, Northern Premier League – North West 

Marine FC v Pontefract Collieries FC 
Northern Premier League – North West 
9 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, in or around the tunnel area, Pontefract Collieries FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 20 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Sebastian Malkowski, Player, Pontefract Collieries FC

Marine FC v Pontefract Collieries FC 
Northern Premier League – North West 
9 November 2019

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

The Participant has until 20 December 2019 to respond. 

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal

Jordan Williams, AFC Fylde
AFC Fylde v Sutton United FC
National League – Premier 
10th December 2019

Serious Foul Play.

RESULT
WD: Dismissed
EX: Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal

Denis Odoi, Fulham FC
Preston North End FC v Fulham FC
EFL Championship
10th December 2019

Serious Foul Play.

RESULT
WD: Dismissed
EX: Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

10 December 2019

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE 

John-Joe O’Toole, Player, Burton Albion FC 

Burton Albion FC v Southend United FC
English Football League One
3 December 2019

One 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 and/or improper
words towards the Match Referee.

The Participant has until 6:00pm on 9th December 2019 to respond. 

Result
2 match suspension 
£2000 fine 

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
Lee Collins, Player Yeovil Town FC 

Bromley FC v Yeovil Town FC 
National League – Premier 
30 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal in or around the 38th minute of the fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting and/or improper words towards the Match Referee.

The Participant has until 6:00pm on 6 December 2019 to respond. 

Result
2 match Suspension 
£750 Fine

9 December 2019

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Concord Rangers FC, National League – South

Concord Rangers FC v Dorking Wanderers FC 
National League – South 
16 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that at half time in the fixture, in the tunnel area, Concord Rangers FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 17 December 2019 to respond. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Dorking Wanderers FC, National League – South

Concord Rangers FC v Dorking Wanderers FC 
National League – South 
16 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that at half time in the fixture, in the tunnel area, Dorking Wanderers FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 17 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) 
Derek King, Manager, Bromley Invictas FC U14s

St. Gertrudes U14s v Bromley Invictas U14s 
U14 Challenge Cup 
10 November 2019

Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – 

i) It is alleged that in or around the 60th minute the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards 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.

The Participant has until 11 December 2019 to respond. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 / DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
AFC Wimbledon U18s, Youth Alliance South East Conference

Luton Town FC U18s v AFC Wimbledon U18s 
Youth Alliance South East Conference 
9 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that at the end of the fixture, AFC Wimbledon failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrain from provocative behaviour and/or violent conduct.

The Club have until 11 December 2019 to respond. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 / DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Luton Town FC U18s, Youth Alliance South East Conference

Luton Town FC U18s v AFC Wimbledon U18s 
Youth Alliance South East Conference 
9 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that at the end of the fixture, Luton Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrain from provocative behaviour and/or violent conduct.

The Club have until 11 December 2019 to respond. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Kings Lynn Town FC, National League – North

Kings Lynn Town FC v Altrincham FC 
National League – North 
2 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, King’s Lynn Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 11 December 2019 to respond. 

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

Kings Lynn Town FC v Altrincham FC 
National League – North 
2 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Altrincham FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 11 December 2019 to respond. 

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal

Gold Omotayo, Yeovil Town FC
Yeovil Town FC v FC Halifax Town
National League
9th December 2019

Violent Conduct.

RESULT
WD: Dismissed
EX: Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

6 December 2019

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE   
Oliver Gnadi, Player, Harlow Town FC

Cambridge City FC v Harlow Town FC 
Isthmian League Cup 
30 October 2019

Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – 

1. It is alleged that following Participant’s dismissal, the Participant’s language towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
2. It is alleged that following Participant’s dismissal, in the area outside the Match Officials changing rooms, the Participant’s behaviour was improper.

Charge Admitted, Paper Hearing requested.

RESULT
3 match suspension
£150 fine

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal

Ayodeji Oluwatunmise Sotona, Manchester United FC (Reserves)
Tranmere Rovers FC v Manchester United FC (Reserves)
EFL Trophy
4th December 2019

Violent Conduct.

RESULT
WD: Dismissed
EX: Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

5 December 2019
Mr John-Joe O’Toole, Player, Burton Albion FC 

Burton Albion FC v Southend United FC
English Football League One
3 December 2019

S2 Violent Conduct

Result 
Claim Dismissed
4 match suspension remains in place 

4 December 2019

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Shrewsbury Town FC, English Football League One

Shrewsbury Town FC v Bristol Rovers FC
English Football League One
23 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 17th minute of the fixture, Shrewsbury Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained provocative behaviour and/or violent conduct.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result 
£3500 Fine

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Bristol Rovers FC - English Football League One

Shrewsbury Town FC v Bristol Rovers FC
English Football League One
23 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 17th minute of the fixture, Bristol Rovers FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained provocative behaviour and/or violent conduct.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result 
£3500 Fine

3 December 2019

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE   
James Baker, Player, Needham Markets FC 

Needham Market FC v Alvechurch FC 
Southern League – Premier Division Central 
12 October 2019

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or threatening and/or improper.  

Charge Admitted, Paper Hearing requested. 

RESULT
3 match suspension
£225 fine

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Hayes & Yeading FC, Southern League – South 

Hayes & Yeading United FC v Poole Town FC 
FA Cup 
19 October 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - it is alleged that following the conclusion 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

Wrongful Dismissals
Oliver Norburn- Shrewsbury Town 
Shrewsbury town v Mansfield Town FC
FA Cup 
30/11/2019
Violent Conduct

Result 
Claim Upheld
Suspension removed 

Christopher Bush- Bromley FC 
Bromley FC v Yeovil Town 
National League 
30/11/2019

Denial of a goalscoring opportunity

Result 
Claim Upheld 
Suspension Removed 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Port Vale FC, English Football League Two

Scunthorpe United FC v Port Vale FC 
English Football League Two 
23 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture, Port Vale FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge Admitted, Paper Hearing requested.

RESULT
£2,000 fine

2 December 2019

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). It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) is an “Aggravated Breach” as defined in Rule E3(2), as it includes implied reference to gender.

Charge denied, Paper Hearing requested. 

RESULT
Proven
Suspended from all Intermediary Activity for 6 weeks
£10,000 fine
Online Education course to be completed within 4 months

PARTICPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST UNDER AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Wythenshawe Town FC, North West Counties Football League – Division One South 

Wythenshawe Town FC v Consett AFC 
The FA Vase 
30 November 2019

Misconduct for a 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.

The Club have until 4:00pm on Wednesday 4 December 2019 to respond. 

PARTICPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST UNDER AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Bradley Byrne, Player, Wythenshawe Town FC

Wythenshawe Town FC v Consett AFC 
The FA Vase 
30 November 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 4:00pm on Wednesday 4 December 2019 to respond. 

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE   
Geraint Bater, Player, Larkhall Athletic FC

Paulton Rovers FC v Larkhall Athletic FC 
FA Challenge Trophy 
29 October 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 and/or improper.

The Participant has until 6 December 2019 to respond. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Scunthorpe United FC, English Football League Two

Scunthorpe United FC v Port Vale FC 
English Football League Two 
23 November 2019

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture, Scunthorpe United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

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

By FA Staff