If produced and published, written reasons can be found for Appeal Board hearings by clicking *here* and selecting “County Appeal” on the “Offence Type” dropdown list. Alternatively, use this URL: https://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/discipline/written-reasons.
Jack Cross v Cheshire FA – 3 November
Appellant: Player
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including violent conduct and threatening and/or abusive language/behaviour)
Sanction: 7-match suspension, a £110 fine, 5 club penalty points
Result: Appeal Dismissed
John Carey v Sussex FA – 6 November
Appellant: Manager
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct against a Match Official (including abusive language/behaviour)
Sanction: 5-match suspension, a £60 fine
Result: Appeal Dismissed
Tyreece Toney v London FA – 6 November
Appellant: Player
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including violent conduct and threatening and/or abusive
language/behaviour)
Sanction: 10-match suspension, a £125 fine
Result: Appeal Allowed; charge and sanction quashed.
Droitwich Spa FC v Midland Football League – 8 November
Appellant: Club
Charge: League Rules 8.37-39 – Fixture abandoned
Decision: Fixture to be replayed
Result: Appeal Allowed; remitted to be reheard.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2023/droitwich-spa-fc-v-midland-football-league---appeal-board---8-november-2023.ashx
Joanne Tate v West Riding FA – 10 November
Appellant: Club Secretary
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct against a Match Official (including abusive
language/behaviour)
Sanction: 3-match suspension, a £40 fine, warned as to future conduct
Result: Appeal Allowed; charge and sanction quashed.
Jonathan Smedley v North Riding FA – 23 November
Appellant: Club Chair/Manager
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct against a Match Official (including abusive
language/behaviour)
Sanction: 3-match suspension, a £35 fine, ordered to complete ‘Respect for Coaches’ course within 28 days
Result: Appeal Allowed: charge and sanction quashed.
Ryan Smith v Kent FA – 28 November
Appellant: Player
Charges:
Charge 1: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including foul and abusive language)
Charge 2: FA Rule E3.2 - Improper Conduct - aggravated by a persons Ethnic Origin, Colour, Race,
Nationality, Faith, Gender, Gender Reassignment, Sexual Orientation or Disability
Charge 3: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including threatening and/or abusive
language/behaviour)
Sanctions:
Sanction 1 & 2: 8-match suspension, complete an online education programme
Sanction 3: 5-match suspension, a £70 fine
Result: Appeal Allowed: charge and sanction quashed.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2023/ryan-smith-v-kent-fa---appeal-board---28-november-2023.ashx
If produced and published, written reasons can be found for Appeal Board hearings by clicking *here* and selecting “County Appeal” on the “Offence Type” dropdown list. Alternatively, use this URL: https://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/discipline/written-reasons.
