Disciplinary charges, suspensions and responses for June 2016:
Thursday 30 June
Dartford FC
Weston Super Mare FC v Dartford FC
National League South, 5 March 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 31st minute of the fixture, Dartford FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and or refrained from provocative behaviour
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Weston Super Mare FC
Weston Super Mare FC v Dartford FC
National League South, 5 March 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 31st minute of the fixture, Weston Super Mare FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and or refrained from provocative behaviour
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Wednesday 29 June
Scott Flinders, York City FC
AFC Wimbledon v York City FC
Football League 2, 19 March 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 71st minute, Scott Flinders used abusive and/or insulting words 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 it included a reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race
Charge denied, personal hearing requested
Gavin Theze, assistant manager, Herne Bay FC
Worthing FC v Herne Bay FC
Isthmian League Division One South, 13 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that during the fixture Gavin Theze used abusive and/or insulting words towards a supporter
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Keith Knight, coach, Cirencester Town FC
Weymouth FC v Cirencester Town FC
Southern League Premier Division, 19 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Keith Knight’s language and/or behaviour after the fixture was abusive and/or insulting
Charge admitted, standard penalty (one-match touchline suspension and £150 fine) accepted
Justin Merritt, manager, Oxford City FC
Dartford FC v Oxford City FC
National League – South, 23 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Justin Merritt's behaviour in or around the Match Officials’ changing room after the conclusion of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted, standard penalty (£200 fine) accepted
Richard Des Voeux
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – it is alleged that Richard Des Voeux breached Regulation B8 of the FA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries
Charge denied, personal hearing requested
Tuesday 28 June
Steve Hollick, manager, AFC Totton
AFC Totton v Burnham FC
Southern League South & West Division, 2 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Steve Hollick’s language and/or behaviour in or around the 85th minute of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper
Charge admitted, standard penalty (one-match touchline suspension and £100 fine) accepted
Bryan Hughes, manager, Cirencester Town FC
Weymouth FC v Cirencester Town FC
Southern League Premier Division, 19 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that in or around the tunnel area during half-time of the fixture Hughes used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official; (ii) it is further alleged that Brian Hughes's behaviour in attempting to re-enter the technical area in or around the 69th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Paul Masters, manager, Winchester City FC
Cinderford Town FC v Winchester City FC
Southern League South & West Division, 5 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 78th minute of the fixture Master's language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Dave Frecklington, manager, Lincoln United FC
Loughborough Dynamo FC v Lincoln United FC
Northern Premier League Division One South, 2 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that after the end of the above fixture Frecklington used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Barry Hayles, Chesham United FC
Dunstable Town FC v Chesham United FC
Southern League Premier Division, 21 April 2016
Three breaches of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that following Hayles’s dismissal: (i) Hayles used abusive and/or insulting language towards the Match Referee; (ii) Hayles's conduct in failing to leave the field of play was improper; and (iii) Hayles's further conduct in failing to leave the technical area and return to the changing rooms was improper
Charges admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Nick Bunyard, Manager, Frome Town FC
Ninety-eight breaches of FA Rule E8 relating to Bunyard’s betting activity between 13 September 2014 and 9 April 2016
Bunyard has until 4 July 2016 to respond to the charge
Thursday 23 June
Tony Ridley, club secretary, South Kirkby Colliery FC
Caribbean Sports U21 v South Kirkby Colliery U21
Sheffield County Senior League – Under 21, 31 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule F2 – it is alleged that Ridley failed to comply with a requirement under FA Rule F2 to provide information requested by The Football Association
Ridley has until 30 June 2016 to respond
Mark Jones, Boston United C
Bretton North End FC v Baston FC
Peterborough Sunday Morning Football League, 20 March 2016
Breach of FA Rule F2 – it is alleged that, by participating in the above fixture for Baston FC whilst under a written FA contract with Boston United FC, you have failed to comply with FA Rule C1(i)
Jones has until 30 June 2016 to respond
Gary Lowe, manager, Hyde United FC
Ashton United FC v Hyde United FC
Northern Premier League Premier, 27 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Lowe's language and/or behaviour during half time in the fixture was abusive and/or insulting
No reply. Non-personal hearing to be convened
Wednesday 15 June
Craig Lewington, Molesey FC
Molesey FC v Hythe Town FC
Isthmian League Division One South, 26 March 2016
Three breaches of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that: (i) in or around the 90th minute of the fixture and following Lewington's dismissal, Lewington's language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper; (ii) after the 90th minute, in or around the tunnel area, Lewington's language and/or behaviour towards a Match Official was threatening and/or abusive and/or insulting; and (iii) after the end of the fixture Lewington's behaviour, in that he returned to the field of play after being dismissed, amounts to improper conduct
Lewington has until 22 June 2016 to respond
Liam Thomas, Heybridge Swifts FC
Concord Rangers FC v Heybridge Swifts FC
Essex Senior Cup, 12 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Thomas’s behaviour in or around the 35th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct
Thomas has until 22 June 2016 to respond
Guy Hudson, coach, Rugby Town FC
Spalding United FC v Rugby Town FC
Northern Premier League Division One South, 12 March 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Hudson's language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper
Hudson has until 22 June 2016 to respond
Martyn Grimshaw, coach, Paulton Rovers FC
Paulton Rovers FC v Poole Town FC
Southern League Premier, 5 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the dressing room area at half time of the fixture, Grimshaw's language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper
Grimshaw has until 22 June 2016 to respond
Laurie Walker, Oxford City FC
Dartford FC v Oxford City FC
National League South, 23 April 2016
Three breaches of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that following Walker's dismissal: (i) Walker's conduct in failing to leave the field of play was improper; (ii) Walker used abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening language and/or behaviour towards the Match Referee; and (iii) Walker used abusive and/or insulting language towards an Assistant Referee
Walker has until 22 June 2016 to respond
Ritchie Hanlon, joint-manager, Kings Langley FC
North Greenford United FC v Kings Langley FC
Southern League Central Division, 19 April 2016
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 65th minute: (i) Hanlon used abusive and/or insulting language towards a Match Official; and (ii) Hanlon's language and/or behaviour having been dismissed from the technical area amounts to improper conduct
Hanlon has until 22 June 2016 to respond
Chris Salt, Buxton FC
Whitby Town FC v Buxton FC
Northern Premier League Premier, 19 March 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Salt's behaviour was improper when refusing to leave the field of play in or around the 88th minute of the fixture
Salt has until 22 June 2016 to respond
James Hurtley, Buxton FC
Brighouse Town FC v Mossley AFC
Northern Premier League Division One North, 23 April 2016
Claim under Regulation 11(j) – it is alleged that James Hurtley's behaviour in or around the 90th minute constitutes violent conduct in circumstances where the standard punishment that would otherwise apply following his dismissal is clearly insufficient
Hurtley has until 22 June 2016 to respond
Tom Dean, Mossley AFC
Brighouse Town FC v Mossley AFC
Northern Premier League Division One North, 23 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged Tom Dean's language and/or behaviour after his dismissal in or around the 90th minute was threatening and/or abusive and/or insulting
Dean has until 22 June 2016 to respond
Khalid Abdo, Aston Villa FC U21
Swansea City FC U21 v Aston Villa FC U21
U21 Premier League – Division Two, 25 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Khalid Abdo’s language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Abdo has until 22 June 2016 to respond
Simon Huggett, Coach, Northwood FC
St Ives Town FC v Northwood FC
Southern League Division One Central, 19 March 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 74th minute of the fixture Simon Huggett used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Huggett has until 22 June 2016 to respond
Darren Ford, coach, Glossop North End FC
Northwich Victoria FC v Glossop North End FC
Northern Premier League Division One North, 27 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Darren Ford's behaviour after the end of the fixture constitutes improper and/or violent conduct
Ford has until 22 June 2016 to respond
Grant Black, manager, Glossop North End FC
Witton Albion FC v Ossett Town FC
Northern Premier League Division One North, 5 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Grant Black’s language and/or behaviour in or around the 43rd minute of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper
Black has until 22 June 2016 to respond
Ebbsfleet United FC
Ebbsfleet United FC v Hayes & Yeading United FC
National League South, 27 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 65th minute of the fixture, Ebbsfleet United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour
Ebbsfleet United FC has until 22 June 2016 to respond
Hayes & Yeading United FC
Ebbsfleet United FC v Ebbsfleet United FC
National League South, 27 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 65th minute of the fixture, Hayes & Yeading United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour
Hayes & Yeading United FC has until 22 June 2016 to respond
Friday 10 June
Chris Stokes, Coventry City FC
Media Comment
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that the comment made by Stokes was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper. It is further alleged that the breach of Rule E3(1) is an “Aggravated Breach” as defined in Rule E3(2), as it includes a reference to sexual orientation
Charges admitted, personal hearing requested
Stokes was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Coventry City FC have completed one first team match in an approved competition, fined £1,000 and warned as to future conduct. Stokes must attend an FA education course
Thursday 9 June
Phil Brown, manager, Southend United FC
Bury FC v Southend United FC
Football League One, 8 May 2016
Five breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Brown's language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper; (ii) it is alleged that after being dismissed from the technical area, Brown's language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or improper; (iii) it is alleged that in or around the tunnel area after the end of the fixture, Brown's language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper; (iv) it is alleged that in or around the changing rooms approximately 10 minutes after the end of the fixture, Brown's language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper; and (v) it is alleged that in or around the changing rooms approximately 30 minutes after the end of the fixture, Phil Brown's language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper
Charges admitted in part, personal hearing requested
Breach one: admitted, breach two: denied (proven), breach three: partially denied (not proven), breach four: admitted, breach five: partially denied (proven)
Brown was warned as to his future conduct, suspended with immediate effect with a touchline ban until such time as Southend United FC have completed four first team competitive matches in approved competitions and fined £3,000
Dartford FC
Weston Super Mare FC v Dartford FC
National League South, 5 March 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 31st minute of the fixture, Dartford FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and or refrained from provocative behaviour
Dartford FC has until 14 June 2016 to respond
Weston Super Mare FC
Weston Super Mare FC v Dartford FC
National League South, 5 March 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 31st minute of the fixture, Weston Super Mare FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and or refrained from provocative behaviour
Weston Super Mare FC has until 14 June 2016 to respond
Matt Mitchell, Thamesmead Town FC
Maldon & Tiptree FC v Thamesmead Town FC
Isthmian League Division One North, 9 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that following Mitchell's dismissal during the above fixture, Mr Mitchell used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Mitchell has until 14 June 2016 to respond
Daniel Sweeney, Kidderminster Harriers FC U19s
Leatherhead FC U19s v Kidderminster Harriers FC U19s
Football Conference Youth Alliance, 6 May 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following the end of the fixture Sweeney used abusive and/or insulting language towards a Match Official
Sweeney has until 14 June 2016 to respond
Simon Huggett, assistant manager, Northwood FC
Godalming Town FC v Northwood FC
Southern League Division One Central, 16 April 2016
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that: (i) after the end of the fixture during the post-match handshakes, Huggett's language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper; and (ii) after the end of the fixture in or around the changing room area, Huggett's language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper
Huggett has until 14 June 2016 to respond
Mark Lockwood, assistant manager, Cinderford Town FC
Cinderford Town FC v Winchester City FC
Southern League Division One South & West, 5 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Lockwood language and/or behaviour in or around the 62nd minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Lockwood has until 14 June 2016 to respond
Callum McNish, North Leigh FC
North Leigh FC v Cinderford Town FC
Southern League South & West Division, 9 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that McNish's language and/or behaviour following his dismissal in or around the 58th minute of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper
McNish has until 14 June 2016 to respond
Malcolm Porter, manager, South Park FC
South Park FC v Three Bridges FC
Isthmian League Division One South, 13 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 42nd minute of the fixture, Porter used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Officials
Porter has until 14 June 2016 to respond
Adam Stephens, manager, South Park FC
South Park FC v Three Bridges FC
Isthmian League Division One South, 13 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Stephens’ language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper
Stephens has until 14 June 2016 to respond
Rhys Paul, Walton Casuals FC
Three Bridges FC v Walton Casuals FC
Isthmian League Division One South, 5 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Paul’s behaviour in or around the 95th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct
Paul has until 14 June 2016 to respond
Abu Touray, Three Bridges FC
Three Bridges FC v Walton Casuals FC
Isthmian League Division One South, 5 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Touray’s behaviour in or around the 95th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct
Touray has until 14 June 2016 to respond
Tuesday 7 June
Dominic Finnigan, assistant manager, Skelmersdale United FC
Skelmersdale United FC v Nantwich Town FC
Northern Premier League Premier, 28 March 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 81st minute of the fixture Finnigan used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Charge admitted, standard penalty (one-match touchline suspension and £150 fine) accepted
Friday 3 June
Trent Phillips, coach, Slough Town FC
Paulton Rovers FC v Slough Town FC
Southern League Premier, 27 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Phillips's language and/or behaviour outside of the stadium after the end of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or violent
Charge partly admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Phillips was suspended from all domestic club football, commencing on Monday 6 June, until such time as Slough Town FC have completed two first team matches in approved competitions and fined £225
Sam Holloway, Harlow Town FC
Harlow Town FC v Brightlingsea Regent FC
Isthmian League Division One North, 12 March 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the tunnel area at half time of the above fixture, Holloway used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Holloway was suspended from all domestic club football, commencing on Monday 6 June, until such time as Harlow Town FC have completed two first team matches in approved competitions and fined £50
Chris Millington, assistant manager, Hednesford Town FC
Hednesford Town FC v North Ferriby United FC
National League North, 16 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Millington’s language and/or behaviour was improper when refusing to leave the field of play after the end of the fixture
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Millington was fined £150
Sam Finley, AFC Fylde
Lowestoft Town FC v AFC Fylde
National League – North, 16 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that during the above fixture, Finley used abusive and/or insulting words on two or more occasions, contrary to Rule E3(1). It is further alleged that these breaches of Rule E3(1) are “Aggravated Breaches” as defined in Rule E3 (2), as they included references to sexual orientation
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven. Finley was suspended from all domestic club football, commencing on Monday 6 June, until such time as AFC Fylde have completed four first team matches in approved competitions, fined £250 and warned as to his future conduct. Finley must also attend an FA education course
Thursday 2 June
Scott Flinders, York City FC
AFC Wimbledon v York City FC
Football League 2, 19 March 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 71st minute, Flinders used abusive and/or insulting words 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 it included a reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race
Flinders has until 10 June 2016 to respond
Kyle Storer, Cheltenham Town FC
Cheltenham Town FC v Lincoln City FC
National League Premier, 30 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Storer’s behaviour in or around the 39th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested
Storer was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Cheltenham Town FC have completed eight first team competitive matches in approved competitions, fined £750 and warned as to future conduct
Richard Des Voeux
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – it is alleged that Des Voeux breached Regulation B8 of the FA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries
Des Voeux has until 8 June 2016 to respond
Jordan Lemon, Lincoln United FC
Loughborough Dynamo FC v Lincoln United FC
Northern Premier League Division One South, 2 April 2016
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that Lemon used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official in or around the changing room area after the end of the above fixture; and (ii) it is alleged that Jordan Lemon's behaviour, in refusing to provide his name to a match official when required to do so, was improper
Lemon has until 8 June 2016 to respond
Dave Frecklington, manager, Lincoln United FC
Loughborough Dynamo FC v Lincoln United FC
Northern Premier League Division One South, 2 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that after the end of the above fixture Frecklington used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Frecklington has until 8 June 2016 to respond
Aston Villa FC U21
Aston Villa FC U21 v West Ham United FC U21
U21 Premier League – Division 2, 11 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, Aston Villa FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour
Aston Villa FC U21 has until 8 June 2016 to respond
West Ham United FC U21
Aston Villa FC U21 v West Ham United FC U21
U21 Premier League – Division, 11 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, West Ham United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour
West Ham United FC U21 has until 8 June 2016 to respond
Gavin Theze, assistant manager, Herne Bay FC
Worthing FC v Herne Bay FC
Isthmian League Division One South, 13 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that during the fixture Theze used abusive and/or insulting words towards a supporter
Theze has until 8 June 2016 to respond
Justin Merritt, manager, Oxford City FC
Dartford FC v Oxford City FC
National League – South, 23 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Merritt's behaviour in or around the Match Officials’ changing room after the conclusion of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Merritt has until 9 June 2016 to respond
Wayne Thomas, Worcester City FC
Bradford (Park Avenue) FC v Worcester City FC
National League North, 16 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Thomas’s language and/or behaviour following his dismissal in or around the 41st minute of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper
Thomas has until 9 June 2016 to respond
Keith Knight, coach, Cirencester Town FC
Weymouth FC v Cirencester Town FC
Southern League Premier Division, 19 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Knight’s language and/or behaviour after the fixture was abusive and/or insulting
Knight has until 9 June 2016 to respond
Bryan Hughes, manager, Cirencester Town FC
Weymouth FC v Cirencester Town FC
Southern League Premier Division, 19 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that in or around the tunnel area during half-time of the fixture Hughes used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official. It is further alleged that Hughes's behaviour in attempting to re-enter the technical area in or around the 69th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Hughes has until 9 June 2016 to respond
Wednesday 1 June
Kayde Coppin, formerly of Ashton United FC
Breaches of FA Rule E8 in respect of 87 bets placed on football matches between 31 August 2014 and 15 July 2015
No reply. Non-personal hearing to be convened
Christian Lester, Aylesbury United FC
Aylesbury United FC v Fleet Town FC
Southern League Central Division, 30 January 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Lester's language and/or behaviour, in or around the 84th minute of the above fixture, amounts to improper conduct
No reply. Non-personal hearing to be convened
Tony Kessel, coach, Dartford FC
Weston Super Mare FC v Dartford FC
National League South, 5 March 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Kessel's behaviour in or around the 31st minute of the above fixture, constitutes violent conduct
No reply. Non-personal hearing to be convened
Lee Rick, Ashton United FC
Breaches of FA Rule E8 in respect of 282 bets placed on football matches between 22 August 2014 and 24 August 2015
Charges admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Bradley Robinson, Abbey Hey FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 in respect of a bet place on 25 April 2015
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
