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.
Darrell Franciosy v Durham FA – 1 February
Appellant: Coach/Manager
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct against a Match Official (including abusive language/behaviour)
Sanction: 4-match suspension, a £50 fine
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/darrell-franciosy-v-durham-fa---appeal-board---1-february-2023.ashx
David Byrne v Surrey FA – 1 February
Appellant: Coach
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct against a Match Official (including abusive language/behaviour)
Sanction: 4-match suspension, a £50 fine
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/david-byrne-v-surrey-fa---appeal-board---1-february-2024.ashx
Jeffrey Caley v Essex FA – 6 February
Appellant: Referee
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including foul and abusive language)
Sanction: 42-day suspension, a £30 fine and a report to be provided to Referee’s Committee
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/jeffrey-caley-v-essex-fa---appeal-board---6-february-2023.ashx
Newport Pagnell Town FC v United Counties Football League – 6 February
Appellant: Club
Charge: League Rule 6.9 – Playing an ineligible player
Sanction: £50 fine and 3-points deducted
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/newport-pagnell-town-fc-v-united-counties-football-league---6-february-2024.ashx
Abraham Rowe v London FA – 7 February
Appellant: Manager
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct - Assault or Attempted Assault on a Match Official
Sanction: 5-year suspension, to complete face-to-face education programme
Result: Appeal Allowed: remitted to be reheard.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/abraham-rowe-v-london-fa---appeal-board---7-february-2023.ashx
Ajay Lyons v Hampshire FA – 12 February
Appellant: Player
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including foul and abusive language); FA Rule E3.2 - Improper Conduct - aggravated by a persons Ethnic Origin, Colour, Race, Nationality, Faith, Gender, Gender Reassignment, Sexual Orientation or Disability
Sanction: 8-match suspension, complete an online education course, 7 Club penalty points
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Milo Hanifan v London FA – 13 February
Appellant: Player
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including foul and abusive language); FA Rule E3.2 - Improper Conduct - aggravated by a persons Ethnic Origin, Colour, Race, Nationality, Faith, Gender, Gender Reassignment, Sexual Orientation or Disability
Sanction: 7-match suspension, complete online education course
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/milo-hanifan-v-kent-fa---appeal-board---13-february-2024.ashx
Luke Middleham v Birmingham FA – 13 February
Appellant: Manager
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct - Assault or Attempted Assault on a Match Official
Sanction: 5-year suspension, to complete a face-to-face education course
Result: Appeal Allowed: remitted to be reheard.
Dwayne Duncan v Hertfordshire FA – 16 February
Appellant: Player
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct against a Match Official - (including threatening and/or abusive language/behaviour)
Sanction: 154-days suspension, £50 fine, to complete an online education course, 9 Club penalty points
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/dwayne-marlon-duncan-v-hertfordshire-fa---appeal-board---16-february-2024.ashx
Mia Lockett v London FA – 19 February
Appellant: Player
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including foul and abusive language); FA Rule E3.2 - Improper Conduct - aggravated by a persons Ethnic Origin, Colour, Race, Nationality, Faith, Gender, Gender Reassignment, Sexual Orientation or Disability
Sanction: 6-match suspension, £75 fine, 9 Club disciplinary points, complete an online education course
Result: Appeal Allowed; remitted to be reheard.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/mia-lockett-v-london-fa---appeal-board---26-february-2024.ashx
James Abramski v Sheffield & Hallamshire FA – 19 February
Appellant: Manager
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct against a Match Official (including abusive language/behaviour)
Sanction: 4-match suspension, a £40 fine
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Anthony Bufton v Shropshire FA – 19 February
Appellant: Player
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct against a Match Official (including physical contact or attempted physical contact and threatening and/or abusive language/behaviour)
Sanction: 210-days suspension, a £75 fine, to complete face-to-face education course, 10 club penalty points
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Francesco Delgaudio v Hertfordshire FA – 20 February
Appellant: Player
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including foul and abusive language); FA Rule E3.2 - Improper Conduct - aggravated by a persons Ethnic Origin, Colour, Race, Nationality, Faith, Gender, Gender Reassignment, Sexual Orientation or Disability
Sanction: 7-match suspension, a £75 fine, complete an online education course, 7 Club penalty points
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Harley Keenlyside v Hertfordshire FA – 20 February
Appellant: Player
Charge: FA Rule E10 - (Participant) Failed to comply with a decision of the Association
Sanction: 1-match suspension, a £10 fine, 5 Club disciplinary points
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Ciaran Mallon v West Riding FA – 21 February
Appellant: Player
Charge: FA Rule E10 - (Participant) Failed to comply with a decision of the Association
Sanction: 2-match suspension, a £30 fine
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Dominic Wood v Hertfordshire FA – 22 February
Appellant: Player
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct against a Match Official (including physical contact or attempted physical contact and threatening and/or abusive language/behaviour)
Sanction: 165-day suspension, a £65 fine, to complete an online education programme, 8 Club penalty points
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Nathan Daly v Manchester FA – 22 February
Appellant: Player
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct against a Match Official (including physical contact or attempted physical contact and threatening and/or abusive language/behaviour)
Sanction: 182-days suspension, a £75 fine, to complete an education course.
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Alexander Taylor v West Riding FA – 22 February
Appellant: Player
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including foul and abusive language); FA Rule E3.2 - Improper Conduct - aggravated by a persons Ethnic Origin, Colour, Race, Nationality, Faith, Gender, Gender Reassignment, Sexual Orientation or Disability
Sanction: 4-match suspension, a £30 fine, to complete an online education course, 7 Club penalty points.
Result: Appeal Allowed; charge and sanction expunged: Respondent ordered to investigate conduct of Appellant’s Club and Club Secretary.
Macauley Bleasdale v Berks & Bucks FA – 23 February
Appellant: Player
Charge: FA Rule E10 - (Participant) Failed to comply with a decision of the Association
Sanction: 3-match suspension, a £30 fine
Result: Appeal Dismissed
Daniel Minter v Essex FA – 23 February
Appellant: Manager
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct against a Match Official (including threatening and/or abusive language/behaviour)
Sanction: 140-days suspension, a £75 fine, to complete an online education course.
Result: Appeal Dismissed
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/daniel-minter-v-essex-fa---appeal-board---23-february-2024.ashx
Skelmersdale United FC v North West Counties Football League – 27 February
Appellant: Club
Charge: League Rule 6.9 – playing an ineligible player
Sanction: 3-points deducted, £50 fine (suspended until end of this season) and Match to be replayed with original result voided.
Result: Appeal Allowed; sanction varied: 3-points deduction rescinded.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/skelmersdale-united-fc-v-north-west-counties-football-league---appeal-board---27-february-2024.ashx
Crowland Juniors v Lincolnshire FA – 27 February
Appellant: Club
Charge: FA Rule E20 - Failed to ensure directors, players, officials, employees, servants, representatives, conduct themselves in an orderly fashion whilst attending any Match
Sanction: a £50 fine, warned as to future conduct
Result: Appeal Dismissed
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.
