28 May 2021
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Chelsea FC, Premier League
Chelsea FC v Leicester City FC
Premier League
18 May 2021
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Chelsea FC failed to ensure that its players and /or club officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result - £22,500 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Leicester City FC, Premier League
Chelsea FC v Leicester City FC
Premier League
18 May 2021
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Leicester City FC failed to ensure that its players and/or club officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested
Result - £22,500 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Derek Geary, Academy Coach, Sheffield United FC
Ipswich Town F.C. (Under 19s) v Sheffield United FC (Under 19s)
FA Youth Cup
Friday 30 April
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, the Participant’s language towards the Match Referee was abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of a Match Official.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING (NON-FAST TRACK)
Thomas Stephens, Player, City of Liverpool FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 648 bets placed on football matches between 19th August 2016 and 27th February 2021.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Dagenham & Redbridge FC, National League Premier
Chesterfield FC v Dagenham & Redbridge FC
National League Premier
22 May 2021
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 84th minute of the fixture, Dagenham & Redbridge FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£500 fine).
26 May 2021
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Danny Searle, Manager, Aldershot Town FC
Aldershot Town FC v Bromley FC
National League Premier
22 May 2021
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, the Participant’s language towards a Match Official was abusive, and/or insulting, and/or improper.
The Participant has until 6:00pm on 1 June 2021 to provide a response.
INCIDENTS OF MASS CONFRONTATION & SURROUNDING OF A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Chesterfield FC, National League Premier
Chesterfield FC v Dagenham & Redbridge FC
National League Premier
22 May 2021
Two breaches of FA Rule E20.1:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 78th minute of the fixture, Chesterfield FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
2. It is alleged that in or around the 84th minute of the fixture, Chesterfield FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
The Club have until 6:00pm on 1 June 2021 to provide a response.
24 May 2021
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Aaron Downes, Assistant Manager, Torquay United FC
Stockport County FC v Torquay United FC
National League Premier
16 May 2021
Two breaches of FA Rule E3:
1. It is alleged that in/or around the 34th 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 following the Participant’s dismissal, the Participant’s language towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charges admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
21 May 2021
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Jerry Gill, Coach, Bath City FC
Bath City FC v Peterborough Sports
FA Trophy
16 January 2021
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, the Participant’s language was abusive, and/or insulting, and/or questioned the integrity of the match official, and/or improper.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (1 match touchline ban and a £200 fine).
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Robert Ogleby, Registered Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) - It is alleged that on 13 March 2021 the Participant directly approach a Minor in regards to entering into a Representation Contract without prior consent of the Minor's parent or legal guardian contrary to Regulation B.8(b) (p.352 of The FA Handbook 2020-21).
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Jack Lester, Head of Academy, Sheffield United FC
Wigan Athletic FC (Under 19s) v Sheffield United FC (Under 19s)
U18 Professional Development League – North
Tuesday 23 March 2021
Multiple breaches of FA Rule E3:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 17th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language towards the Match Referee was abusive and/or insulting.
2. It is alleged that in or around the 17th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour amounts to improper conduct in that the Participant provided a false name to the Match Referee at the time of his dismissal.
3. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour amounts to improper conduct in asking the Match Referee to alter the discipline submission.
Charges 1 and 2 admitted / Charge 3 denied – Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Tommy Wright, First Team Coach/Caretaker Manager, Swindon Town FC
Two breaches of FA Rule E3:
1. Requesting, agreeing to receive or accepting a financial or other advantage, contrary to section 2 of the Bribery Act 2010. (Count 2).
2. Requesting, agreeing to receive or accepting a financial or other advantage, contrary to section 2 of the Bribery Act 2010. (Count 4).
Charges admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
Stephen Cleeve, Chairman, King’s Lynn Town FC
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that 5 comments posted on the Participant’s Twitter account between 29th October 2016 and 31st January 2021, were insulting and/or abusive and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute, contrary to Rule E3.1. It is further alleged that 3 of these comments, are an “Aggravated Breach” as defined in Rule E3(2), as they include references (express or implied) to disability.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING (NON-FAST TRACK)
Daniel Lafferty, Player, Unregistered
Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 912 bets placed on football matches between 09 August 2014 to 26 December 2020.
Charge admitted – Personal Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Morgan Boyes, Player, Liverpool FC Reserves
Liverpool FC Reserves v Leicester City FC Reserves
Premier League 2 – Division 1
Monday 3 May
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, the Participant’s language towards the Match Referee was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
The Participant has until 7 June 2021 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Barry Lewtas, Manager, Liverpool FC Reserves
Liverpool FC Reserves v Leicester City FC Reserves
Premier League 2 – Division 1
Monday 3 May
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards the Match Referee was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
The Participant has until 7 June 2021 to provide a response.
19 May 2021
Neal Maupay, Player, Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC v Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Premier League
9 May 2021
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal at full time, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge admitted – Personal Hearing requested.
Result – 1 match suspension. £25,000 fine.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Alan Devonshire, Manager, Maidenhead United FC
Maidenhead United FC v Notts County FC
National League
11 May 2021
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that, at or around half time of the fixture, the Participant’s language towards a Match Official was abusive, and/or insulting, and/or improper.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
12 May 2021
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK)
Romford FC, Isthmian League - North
Breach of FA Rule E1.2 - It is alleged that Romford FC failed to comply with FA Rule C1.6 in that the Club played a player between 16 September 2020 and 15 October 2020 without submitting the signed contract to The Association within five days and without receiving the necessary written confirmation from The Association.
The Club have until 27 May 2021 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK)
Colin Ewenson, Club Secretary, Romford FC
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that between 23rd September 2020 and 10th October 2020, the Participant amended a player’s contract without the knowledge or consent of the player. It is further alleged that the Participant falsified the initials of the player to give the perception that the player had agreed to changes in terms within the contract.
The Participant has until 27 May 2021 to provide a response.
6 May 2021
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Danny Searle, Manager, Aldershot Town FC
Torquay United FC v Aldershot Town FC
National League Premier
27 April 2021
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language was abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Officials.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (one match touchline suspension and a £250 fine).
5 May 2021
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Birmingham City Women FC, The FA Women’s Super League
Birmingham City WFC v Reading FCW
The FA WSL
25 April 2021
Breach of FA Rule E12 - It is alleged that the Club failed to ensure that a Player registered with the Club complied with an automatic suspension.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result - £400 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Ms. Ruesha Littlejohn, Player, Birmingham City Women FC
Birmingham City WFC v Reading FCW
The FA WSL
25 April 2021
Breach of FA Rule E10 - It is alleged that the Player have failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the above fixture whilst subject to an automatic suspension.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result – 1 match suspension effective immediately.
4 May 2021
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Todd Kane, Player, Queens Park Rangers FC
Queens Park Ranger FC vs Brentford FC
17th February 2021
EFL Championship
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that around the 62nd minute of the above fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting language 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 language included a reference to, whether express or implied, nationality and/or ethnicity.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Dax Price, Former Registered Intermediary
Two breaches of FA Rule E3:
1. Offering, promising or giving a financial or other advantage to another person, contrary to section 1 of the Bribery Act 2010 (Count 1).
2. Offering, promising or giving a financial or other advantage to another person, contrary to section 1 of the Bribery Act 2010 (Count 3).
Mr. Price has until 19 May 2021 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Chris Doig, Assistant Manager, Grimsby Town FC
Exeter City FC v Grimsby Town FC
English Football League 2
27 April 2021
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture the Participant’s language was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper towards a Match Official.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (1 match touchline suspension and a £500 fine).
