Disciplinary charges, responses and suspensions for April 2022

Thursday 05 May 2022
FA charges - April 2022

27 April 2022

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Bristol City FC, English Football League Championship
Stoke City FC v Bristol City FC
English Football League Championship
15 April 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 45th minute of the fixture, Bristol City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 
Result - £7,000 fine
 
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Stoke City FC, English Football League Championship

Stoke City FC v Bristol City FC
English Football League Championship
15 April 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 45th minute of the fixture, Stoke City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result - £9,000 fine

26 April 2022

Craig Dawson, West Ham United FC
Chelsea v West Ham United FC
Premier League
24 April 2022
S5 Denying of a goalscoring opportunity
Claim Dismissed.

Lloyd Jones, Cambridge United FC
Sunderland AFC v Colchester United FC
Football League 1
23 April 202S5 Denying of a goalscoring opportunity
Claim upheld suspension removed.

Aidan Bridge, Middlesbrough FC U18
Blackburn Rovers FC U18 v Middlesbrough FC U18
U18 Premier League North
23 April 2022
S2 Violent conduct
Claim upheld suspension removed.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON- STANDARD CASE
Joan Luque, Player, Maidstone United FC 

Maidstone United FC v Oxford City FC
National League South
19 February 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 81st minute, the Participant’s behaviour was violent and/or improper.

The Participant has until 12 May 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Jordan Barnett, Player, Yeovil Town FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 138 bets placed on football matches between 02 December 2018 to 10 January 2022.

The Participant has until 12 May 2022 to provide a response. 

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

Hebburn Town FC v Tadcaster Albion
Northern Premier League - East
26 March 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal from the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or questioned the integrity of a Match Official.

The Participant has until 12 May 2022 to provide a response. 

MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY 
Eniola Bishi, Registered Intermediary 

Breach of FA Rule E1(b) - It is alleged that the Participant directly approached a Minor in regards to entering into a Representation Contract without prior consent of the Minors parent or legal guardian contrary to Regulation B.8(b) (p.347 FA Handbook).

The Participant has until 12 May 2022 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) - E3 CHARGE PURSUANT TO REGULATION 5 OF THE ON-FIELD REGULATIONS
Kai McKenzie-Lyle, Player, Chelmsford City FC

Chelmsford City FC v Billericay Town FC
National League South
18 April 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 37th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour constitutes violent conduct.

The Participant has until 9 May 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
Ben Speedie, Match Official, National Group of Referees

Breaches of FA Rule E3 - Misconduct for two breaches of FA Rule E3 in respect of social media posts present on the Participant’s Facebook Account. The relevant posts were from 27 October 2010 and 8 January 2011, and these comments were publicly available to view when the FA received a complaint in relation to these comments. It is alleged that these posts are insulting and/or abusive and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute, 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 they included a reference to race and/or ethnic origin and/or colour.

The Participant has until 5 May 2022 to provide a response. 

SURROUNDING THE MATCH REFEREE (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Hungerford Town FC, National League South

Maidstone United FC v Hungerford Town FC
National League South
5 March 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Hungerford Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 25 April 2022 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
George Georgiou, Manager, FC Romania 

Welwyn Garden City FC V FC Romania
Southern League – Division One Central
22 February 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 55th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour amounts to improper conduct.

The Participant has until 25 April 2022 to provide a response.

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.

The Participant has until 25 April 2022 to provide a response.

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.

The Participant has until 25 April 2022 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Hayden Bird, Manager, Kingstonian FC

East Thurrock United FC v Kingstonian FC
Isthmian League Premier
12 March 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.

The Participant has until 25 April 2022 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Neil Woodyer, Manager, Hartley Wintney FC

Swindon Supermarine FC v Hartley Wintney FC
Southern League South
12 March 2022

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

The Participant has until 25 April 2022 to provide a response.

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
West Ham United FC U18s, U18 Premier League – South

West Ham United FC U18s v Crystal Palace FC U18s
U18 Premier League – South
11 March 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 55th minute of the fixture, West Ham United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 25 April 2022 to provide a response.

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Crystal Palace FC U18s, U18 Premier League – South

West Ham United FC U18s v Crystal Palace FC U18s
U18 Premier League – South
11 March 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 55th minute of the fixture, Crystal Palace FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 25 April 2022 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY 
Charles Meller, Registered Intermediary 

Breach of FA Rule E1.2 - It is alleged that, on or around 1st July 2021, the Participant conducted Intermediary Activity on behalf of another individual without having entered into a valid Representation Contract, contrary to Regulation B.1 of The FA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries.

The Participant has until 25 April 2022 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Mark Clifford, Manager, Basford United FC 

Basford United F.C. v Bamber Bridge FC
Northern Premier League - Premier Division
26 March 2022

Two breaches of FA Rule E3:

1. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or improper.
2. It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or improper.

The Participant has until 25 April 2022 to provide a response.

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Sheffield United FC U23s, Premier League Cup

Derby County FC U23s v Sheffield United FC U23s
Premier League Cup
7 March 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture Sheffield United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

The Club have until 25 April 2022 to provide a response.

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Derby County FC U23s, Premier League Cup

Derby County FC U23s v Sheffield United FC U23s
Premier League Cup
7 March 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture Derby County FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

The Club have until 25 April 2022 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Craig Rouse, Manager, Pontefract Colliers FC

Pontefract Collieries v Worksop Town
Northern Premier League East
5 March 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 24th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language amounts to improper conduct.

The Participant has until 25 April 2022 to provide a response.

SURROUNDING OF A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Stockport County FC, National League Premier

Grimsby Town FC v Stockport County FC
National League Premier
15 April 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged in or around the 35th minute of the fixture, Stockport County FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Martin Carruthers, Player, Ilkeston Town FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 194 bets placed on football matches between 27 December 2016 to 20 March 2021.

The Participant has until 24 February 2022 to provide a response.

Result 
1 month suspension from all football and football related activity
£750 fine 

22 April 2022

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Huddersfield Town FC, English Football League Championship

Huddersfield Town FC v Luton Town
English Football League Championship
11 April 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 70th minute of the fixture, Huddersfield Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 contested. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Luton Town FC, English Football League Championship

Huddersfield Town FC v Luton Town
English Football League Championship
11 April 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 70th minute of the fixture, Luton Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

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

21 April 2022

Charlie Lee-Kelman, Gillingham FC
Gillingham FC v Fleetwood Town FC
Football League 1
18/04/2022
S1 Serious Foul Play
Claim Dismissed 

Patrick Lane, Fleetwood Town FC
Gillingham FC v Fleetwood Town FC
Football League 1
S1 Serious Foul Play
18/04/2022
Claim Dismissed

14 April 2022

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE

Tranmere Rovers FC v Carlisle United FC
English Football League Two
2 April 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 41st minute of the fixture, Tranmere Rovers FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 41st minute of the fixture, Carlisle United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or technical area occupants conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

Tranmere Rovers FC  – Charge admitted, paper hearing requested. 
Carlisle United FC – Charge admitted, paper hearing requested. 

Result 

Carlisle- £1500 fine 
Tranmere- £3000 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
John Eustace, Assistant Manager, Queens Park Rangers FC

Queens Park Rangers FC v Fulham FC
English Football League Championship
15 March 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture the Participant’s conduct towards the Fourth Official was improper.

Result 
1 Match Touchline Ban 
£3000 fine 

SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Queens Park Rangers FC, English Football League 

Queens Park Rangers FC v Fulham FC
English Football League Championship
15 March 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 78th minute of the fixture Queens Park Rangers FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Monday 11 April 2022 to provide a response. 

Result 
£5000 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Andy Parslow, Coach, AFC Wimbledon 

AFC Wimbledon v Milton Keynes Dons FC
Football League 1
9 April 2022

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

Charged admitted- Standard Penalty contested 

12 April 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Matthew Elsdon, Unregistered 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1 in respect of 130 bets placed on football matches between 14 August 2015 to 14 January 2017.

The Participant has until 16 February 2022 to provide a response. 

Result 
3 month suspension, suspended in full for 24 Months.
£450 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Jacob Kean, Coach, Burton Albion FC

Morecambe FC v Burton Albion FC
English Football League One
2 April 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 45th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language was abusive, and/or insulting, and/or improper.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 contested.

Result 
1 Match Touchline ban 
£900 fine 

11 April 2022

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE

Ipswich Town FC v Cambridge United FC
English Football League One
2 April 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1  - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture, Ipswich Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Breach of FA Rule E20.1  - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture, Cambridge United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Ipswich Town – Accept Standard Penalty 1 - £2500 fine 
Cambridge United  - Accept Standard Penalty 1 - £2500 fine 

8 April 2022

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Romario Viera, Player, Tadcaster Albion FC

Tadcaster Albion FC v Shildon AFC
Northern Premier League - East
12 March 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following your dismissal, the Participant’s behaviour amounts to improper conduct.

The Participant has until 12 April 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Scott Rogers, Manager, Tiverton Town FC

Yate Town FC v Tiverton Town FC
Southern League South
12 March 2022

Two breaches of FA Rule E3: 

1. It is alleged that during half time of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour amounts to improper conduct.
2. It is alleged that following your dismissal, the Participant’s behaviour amounts to improper conduct.

The Participant has until 12 April 2022 to provide a response. 

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.

The Participant has until 13 April 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Tom Allan, Player, Farsley Celtic FC

Farsley Celtic FC v Southport FC
F.A. Challenge Trophy
18th December 2021

Two breaches of FA Rule E3:

1. It is alleged that in or around the 79th minute, after the Participant’s dismissal, the Participant’s language was abusive and/or insulting, and/or improper.
2. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, after the Participant’s dismissal, the Participant’s language was abusive and/or insulting, and/or improper.

The Participant has until 14 April 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Muhammed Outyo, Player, South Park FC

Chipstead FC v South Park FC
Isthmian League – South Central
27 December 2021

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

The Participant has until 14 April 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON- STANDARD CASE
Harry Flowers, Player, AFC Telford 

Gateshead FC v Curzon Ashton FC
National League North
22 March 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, your language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and /or improper.

The Participant has until 25 April 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT 
Sido Jotambi, Player, Ebbslfeet United FC

Braintree Town FC v Ebbsfleet United FC
National League South
15 March 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in the 98th minute of the fixture the Participant’s behaviour constitutes violent conduct.

The Participant has until 25 April 2022 to provide a response. 

5 April 2022

Kieron Morris, Tranmere Rovers FC
Tranmere v Carlisle United
Football League 2
2 April 2022
S1 Serious Foul Play
Claim dismissed and deemed to have had no reasonable prospect of success. 3 match suspension increased to 4 matches.

Calum Ross Macdonald, Tranmere Rovers FC
Tranmere v Carlisle United
Football League 2
2 April 2022
Claim dismissed. 4 Match suspension remains

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Andrew Hessenthaler, Manager, Dover Athletic FC

Wrexham FC v Dover Athletic FC
National League Premier
26 March 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 improper.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£250 fine and 1 match touchline ban).

By FA Staff