Disciplinary charges, responses and suspensions for June 2022

Thursday 07 Jul 2022
FA charges - June 2022

27 June 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Kenny Amor, Chairman & Director, Eastleigh FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 13,919 bets placed on football between 16 March 2015 to 23 February 2022.

The Participant has until 7 July 2022 to provide a response. 

24 June 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK)
Bristol Rovers FC, English Football League 2

Bristol Rovers FC v Scunthorpe United
English Football League 2
7 May 2022

Two breaches of FA Rule E20.1 and E20.2: 

1. It is alleged that in/or around the 85th minute of the fixture, Bristol Rovers Football Club failed to ensure that its spectators, and all persons purporting to be its supporters or followers, conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from using threatening and/or violent behaviour whilst encroaching onto the pitch area.
2. It is further alleged that at the conclusion of the fixture, Bristol Rovers Football Club failed to ensure that its spectators, and all persons purporting to be its supporters or followers, conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 4 July 2022 to provide a response. 

20 June 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT 
Ben Strevens, Ex-Manager, Eastleigh FC

FC Halifax Town v Eastleigh FC
National League Premier 
8 January 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant used improper and/or abusive and/or insulting language, contrary to Rule E3.1 towards a Match Official. 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, to disability.

Result 
E3.1 Proven- 1 Match Touchline ban & £250 Fine 
E3.2- Not Proven 

16 June 2022

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Thomas Chamberlain, Player, Unregistered

Evesham United FC v Bideford AFC
Southern League Division 1 Central
26 February 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that during the second half, following the Participant’s dismissal, the Participant’s behaviour was violent and/or improper.

Result 
9 Match Suspension 
£100 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON- STANDARD CASE
Matthew Boles, Club Secretary, Gainsborough Trinity FC

Gainsborough Trinity FC v Lancaster City FC
Northern Premier League
26 February 2022

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

Result 
3 Match Ground Ban
£50 fine 

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Mitchell Duggan, Manager, Warrington Town FC

Scarborough Athletic FC v Warrington Town FC
Northern Premier League – Playoffs
2 May 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture whilst on the field of play, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result 
6 Match Suspension 
£200 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Phillip Lovell, Coach, Colney Heath FC

Colney Heath FC v Welwyn Garden City FC
Southern League – Division One Central
5 February 2022

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

Nil Response – Paper Hearing. 

Result 
Proven 
£150 fine 

15 June 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY 
Robert Wadsworth, Registered Intermediary 

Breach of FA Rule E1(b) - It is alleged that the Participant entered into a Representation Contract without the requisite authorisation contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries (p.302 FA Handbook).

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING 
Kamarl Duncan, Player, Sporting Bengal FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 125 bets placed on football matches between 11 August 2015 to 14 March 2020.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY 
Sacha Empacher, Registered Intermediary 

Two breaches of FA Rule E1.2:

1. It is alleged that the Participant failed to ensure that one of their employees, contractors or agents, who is not registered as an Intermediary, was prohibited from carrying out any Intermediary Activity, contrary to Regulation G2 of The FA’s Working with Intermediaries Regulations.
2. It is alleged that the Participant entered into a Representation Contract with Watford FC without obtaining the requisite additional authorisation from The FA, contrary to Regulation 3.1 of Appendix II of The FA’s Working with Intermediaries Regulations.

The Participant has until 23 June 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY 
Watford FC, English Football League Championship 

Breach of FA Rule E1.2 - It is alleged that the Club used and/or paid an individual for Intermediary Activity, when the individual was not registered as an Intermediary and/or was not entitled to act under a valid Representation Contract, contrary to Regulation A2 of The FA’s Working  with Intermediaries Regulations.

The Club have until 23 June 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY 
Nathan Woodworth, Registered Intermediary

Two breaches of FA Rule E1.2 - It is alleged that the Participant entered into Representation Contracts without the requisite authorisation contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries.

The Participant has until 23 June 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Tommy Brookbanks, Manager, Carlton Town FC

Stamford AFC v Carlton Town FC
Northern Premier League - Midlands
23 April 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged in or around the 84th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour amounts to improper conduct.

The Participant has until 23 June 2022 to provide a response.

14 June 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT 
Leigh Bedwell, Player, Didcot Town FC

Didcot Town FC v Thame United FC
19th February 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 23rd minute of the fixture the Participant’s language was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper contrary to FA 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 reference to, whether express or implied, sexual orientation.

The Participant has until 21 June 2022 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Taylor Curran, Player,  Unregistered

Breach of FA rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 311 bets placed on football matches between 05 July 2018 to 20 March 2022.

The Participant has until 21 June 2022 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Kian Tansley, Player, Chesterfield Town FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 97 bets placed on football matches between 09 February 2021 to 23 January 2022.

The Participant has until 21 June 2022 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) 
Hassan Nalbant, Player, Haringey Borough FC

Haringey Borough FC vs Bowers & Pitsea FC
Isthmian League - Premier Division
26 March 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in and/or around the 52rd minute of the above fixture the Participant's language towards a Bowers & Pitsea FC player was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper 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 to, whether express or implied, to sexual orientation.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Chris Swailes, Manager, Dunston FC

Bridlington Town FC v Dunston FC
Northern Premier League - East
23 April 2022

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

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£100 fine and a 1 match touchline ban). 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Ian Irving, Coach, Dunston FC

Bridlington Town FC v Dunston FC
Northern Premier League - East
23 April 2022

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

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£100 fine and a 1 match touchline ban). 

By FA Staff