Full list of FA charges and sanctions for May 2015

Sunday 31 May 2015
FA charges - May 2015
FA charges, suspensions and sanctions for May 2015.

Friday 29 May

Kaine Gazzard, Clevedon Town AFC
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) - It is alleged that, by participating in 3 fixtures between 22 April 2015 and 4 May 2015 for Clevedon United FC whilst under registration with Clevedon Town AFC, Kaine Gazzard failed to comply with FA Rule C1(i)(i)

Gazzard has until 8 June 2015 to respond

Clevedon United FC
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) - It is alleged that Clevedon United FC failed to comply with FA Rule C1(i) in that Mr. Kaine Gazzard participated in 3 fixtures between 22 April and 4 May 2015 whilst registered with Clevedon Town AFC

Clevedon United FC has until 8 June 2015 to respond

Darren Edmondson, Manager, Barrow AFC
Gainsborough Trinity FC v Barrow AFC
Football Conference North, 6 December 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that during the above mentioned fixture, Mr Edmondson used abusive and/or insulting language in respect of the Assistant Referee, contrary to Rule E3(1).  It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) is an “Aggravated Breach” of Rule E3(2), as it included a reference to gender

Charge denied and personal hearing requested

Sosthene Yao, Maldon & Tiptree FC
Maldon & Tiptree FC v Heybridge Swifts FC
Isthmian League Division 1 – North, 6 April 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that after the end of the fixture, during which he was dismissed, Mr Sosthene used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee

Charge denied and non-personal hearing requested

Jermaine Easter, Bristol Rovers FC
Breach of FA Rule E3 in respect of an image that was posted on Mr Easter's Instagram account on Sunday 17 May 2015. It is alleged that Mr Easter's conduct in posting the image amounts to indecent and/or improper conduct, and/or brought the game into disrepute, contrary to FA Rule E3(1)

Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested

Thursday 28 May

Abel Hernandez, Hull City AFC
Hull City AFC v Manchester United FC
Premier League, 24 May 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Hernandez’s behaviour in or around the 70th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct

Charge admitted and automatic penalty, three-match suspension, accepted

Wednesday 27 May

Leon Mettam, Tamworth FC
Breach of FA Rule E3 in respect of comments posted on Mr Mettam's Twitter account, which it is alleged were abusive and/or insulting and/or improper, contrary to FA 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 includes a reference to disability

Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested

Steve Abbley, Chairman, Cirencester Town FC
Shortwood United FC v Cirencester Town FC
Gloucestershire FA Senior Challenge Cup Final, 28 April 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Abbley's language and/or behaviour in or around the hospitality area during half time of the fixture amounts to improper conduct

Charge denied and non-personal hearing requested

Tuesday 26 May

Aston Villa FC
West Bromwich Albion U18 v Aston Villa U18
U18 Premier League, 11 April 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that in or around the 72nd minute of the fixture, Aston Villa FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested

Warned as to future conduct and fined £1,000

West Bromwich Albion FC
West Bromwich Albion U18 v Aston Villa U18
U18 Premier League, 11 April 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 - it is alleged that in or around the 72nd minute of the fixture, West Bromwich Albion FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested

Warned as to future conduct and fined £1,000

Jon Beale, Professional Development Phase Coach, Hull City AFC
Hull City U18 v Rotherham United U18
Youth Alliance North East Conference, 28 March 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that after the end of the fixture Mr Beale used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Charge denied and non-personal hearing requested

Charge proven. Three-match touchline suspension, to commence at the start of the 2015/2016 season, and fined £500

Pat Rayment, Manager, Spalding United FC
Newcastle Town FC v Spalding United FC
Northern Premier League Division 1 – South, 21 March 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 in respect of the above fixture: (i) it is alleged that in or around the 73rd minute of the fixture Mr Rayment's language and/or behaviour towards the Assistant Referee amounts to improper conduct; and (ii) it is further alleged that following his dismissal Mr Rayment used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested

Two-match touchline suspension, to commence at the start of the 2015/2016 season, and fined £200

Mitchell Tolley, Rushall Olympic FC
Rushall Olympic FC v Grantham Town FC
Northern Premier League Premier Division, 31 March 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following his dismissal in or around the 19th minute of the fixture Mr Tolley used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested

One-match suspension, to commence at the start of the 2015/2016 season, and fined £150

Kevin Shrimpton, Goalkeeping Coach, Tonbridge Angels FC
Grays Athletic FC v Tonbridge Angels FC
Isthmian Premier League, 25 March 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Shrimpton's language and/or behaviour towards the Match Referee after the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted, standard penalty (£150 fine) not accepted and non-personal hearing requested

Fined £50

Justin Gardner, Manager, Aveley FC
Aveley FC v Ware FC
Isthmian League Division 1 – North, 11 April 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Gardner's behaviour in or around the 76th minute of the fixture constitutes improper conduct
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested

Three-match ground suspension, to commence upon completion of previous ground ban imposed for a separate charge, and fined £300

Ian Long, Manager, Tividale FC
Gresley FC v Tividale FC
Northern Premier League Division 1 – South, 18 April 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Long's conduct in or around the 25th minute of the fixture was improper
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested

Two-match touchline suspension, to commence at the start of the 2015/2016 season, and fined £150

Matt Pinder, Club Official, Sheffield FC
Sheffield FC v Loughborough Dynamo FC
Northern Premier League Division 1 – South, 4 April 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Pinder's conduct after the end of the fixture was improper
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested

Two-match ground suspension, to commence at the start of the 2015/2016 season, and fined £150

Keenan Bailey, Macclesfield Town FC
Macclesfield Town FC U18 v St Helens Town FC U18
North West Youth Alliance, 8 March 2015
Four breaches of FA Rule E3 in respect of the above fixture. It is alleged that following his dismissal from the fixture: (i) Mr Bailey refused to leave the field of play, and used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee, Mr. J. Dillnutt; and/or, Mr Bailey's behaviour in and making physical contact with Mr. J. Dilnutt amounts to improper conduct; (ii) Mr Bailey used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Assistant Referee, Mr. G. Burke; and/or Mr Bailey's behaviour in making physical contact with Mr. G. Burke amounts to improper and/or violent conduct; (iii) Mr Bailey's behaviour in making physical contact with the Assistant Referee, Mr. W. Pickford, amounts to violent conduct; and (iv) Mr Bailey's behaviour in confronting a spectator, as he was leaving the field of play, amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested

Ten-match suspension, to commence at the start of the 2015/2016 season, and fined £50

Dulwich Hamlet FC
AFC Hornchurch v Dulwich Hamlet FC
Isthmian Premier League, 14 March 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that during the second half of the fixture, Dulwich Hamlet FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested

Warned as to future conduct and fined £500

Gavin Rose, Manager, Dulwich Hamlet FC
AFC Hornchurch v Dulwich Hamlet FC
Isthmian Premier League, 14 March 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Rose’s language and/or behaviour during the second half of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested

Two-match touchline suspension, to commence at the start of the 2015/2016 season, and fined £200

Junior Kady, Assistant Manager, Dulwich Hamlet FC
AFC Hornchurch v Dulwich Hamlet FC
Isthmian Premier League, 14 March 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Kady’s language and/or behaviour during the second half of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested

Two-match touchline suspension, to commence at the start of the 2015/2016 season, and fined £150

Albert Jarrett, Dulwich Hamlet FC
AFC Hornchurch v Dulwich Hamlet FC
Isthmian Premier League, 14 March 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 in respect of the above fixture: (i) it is alleged that Mr Jarrett’s language and/or behaviour towards the Match Referee was abusive and/or insulting; and (ii) it is further alleged that Mr Jarrett’s language and/or behaviour when refusing to give his name to the Match Referee amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested

Two-match suspension, to commence at the start of the 2015/2016 season, and fined £150

Aaron Morgan, Hendon FC
Hendon FC v Margate FC
Isthmian Premier League Play Off Final, 17 May 2015
Dismissed for serious foul play
Claim received for wrongful dismissal

Claim upheld, standard punishment withdrawn with immediate effect

Sunderland AFC
Hull City AFC v Sunderland AFC
Premier League, 3 March 2015
Six or more Sunderland AFC players were reported for misconduct (cautioned or dismissed) in the above fixture. Plea in mitigation received

Fine of £25,000 remains

Notts County FC
Breach of Rule C.2(a)(ii) - It is alleged that, on an unspecified day in March 2015, Notts County FC approached a Player, Zaydn Conroy, without giving seven days’ formal written notice to Dunkirk FC Under 14, the club to which the Player was registered
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested

Warned as to future conduct and fined £250

Weymouth FC
Paulton Rovers FC v Weymouth FC
Southern League Premier, 21 March 2015
Three breaches of FA Rule E20 (a) in respect of the above fixture: (i) it is alleged that in or around the 40th minute of the fixture, Weymouth FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion; (ii) it is further alleged that in or around the 75th minute of the fixture, Weymouth FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion; and (iii) it is further alleged that in or around the 81st minute of the fixture, Weymouth FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge denied and non-personal hearing requested

Charge proven. Fined £900

Scott Cousins, Coach, Hendon FC
Hendon FC v Dulwich Hamlet FC
Isthmian Premier League, 11 April 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Cousins' language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested

Two-match touchline suspension, to commence at the start of the 2015/2016 season, and fined £200

Hendon FC
Hendon FC v Dulwich Hamlet FC
Isthmian Premier League, 11 April 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that in or around the 89th minute of the fixture, Hendon FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion. It is further alleged that after the end of the fixture, Hendon FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested

Fined £400

Slough Town FC
Slough Town FC v Corby Town FC
Southern League Premier, 24 March 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E20: (i) it is alleged that following the award of a penalty during the first half of the fixture, Slough Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion; and (ii) it is further alleged that after the end of the fixture, Slough Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from improper behaviour
Breach One – admitted. Breach Two – denied, non-personal hearing requested

Both breaches found proven. Fined £500

Oliver Duffy, Hanwell Town FC
Hanwell Town FC v Marlow FC
Southern League Division 1 – Central, 11 April 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Duffy's language and/or behaviour in or around the 70th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested

One-match suspension, commencing at the start of the 2015/2016 season, and fined £100

Jermaine Easter, Bristol Rovers FC
Breach of FA Rule E3 in respect of an image that was posted on Mr Easter's Instagram account on Sunday 17 May 2015. It is alleged that Mr Easter's conduct in posting the image amounts to indecent and/or improper conduct, and/or brought the game into disrepute, contrary to FA Rule E3(1)

Easter has until 29 May 2015 to respond

Matty Taylor, Bristol Rovers FC
Breach of FA Rule E3 in respect of an image that was posted on Mr Taylor's Instagram account on Sunday 17 May 2015. It is alleged that Mr Taylor's conduct in posting the image amounts to indecent and/or improper conduct, and/or brought the game into disrepute, contrary to FA Rule E3(1)

Taylor has until 29 May 2015 to respond

Friday 22 May

Steve Castle, Manager, Royston Town FC
Royston Town FC v Barton Rovers FC
Southern League Playoffs, 28 April 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Castle's behaviour during the first half of the fixture constitutes violent and/or improper conduct

Charge denied and non-personal hearing requested

Royston Town FC
Royston Town FC v Barton Rovers FC
Southern League Playoffs, 28 April 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that during the first half of the fixture, Royston Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour

Charge denied and non-personal hearing requested

Barton Rovers FC
Royston Town FC v Barton Rovers FC
Southern League Playoffs, 28 April 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that during the first half of the fixture, Barton Rovers FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour

Charge denied and non-personal hearing requested

Harry Winter, Chorley FC
Chorley FC v Guiseley AFC
Football Conference North Play Offs, 9 May 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following his dismissal Mr Winter used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official

Winter has until 2 June 2015 to respond

Thursday 21 May

Edward Bishop, Ipswich Town FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 – Breach of FA Rule E8 in respect of 51 bets placed on football matches between 2 August 2014 and 11 February 2015

Bishop has until 1 June 2015 to respond

Glynn Snodin, Assistant Manager, Preston North End FC
Chesterfield FC v Preston North End FC
Football League 1 – Play-Offs, 7 May 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Snodin's behaviour during the first half of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted, standard penalty not accepted and non-personal hearing requested

Standard penalty, £1,000 fine, imposed

Forest Green Rovers U21
Bath City U21 v Forest Green Rovers U21
Development Friendly, 23 March 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that in or around the 17th minute of the fixture, Forest Green Rovers FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion

Forest Green Rovers U21 has until 1 June 2015 to respond

David Pipe, Forest Green Rovers U21
Bath City U21 v Forest Green Rovers U21
Development Friendly, 23 March 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Pipe's behaviour during the above fixture amounts to improper conduct and/or brought the game into disrepute

Pipe has until 1 June 2015 to respond

James Norwood, Forest Green Rovers U21
Bath City U21 v Forest Green Rovers U21
Development Friendly, 23 March 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Norwood's behaviour in failing to leave the field of play immediately following his dismissal amounts to improper conduct

Norwood has until 1 June 2015 to respond

James Jennings, Forest Green Rovers U21
Bath City U21 v Forest Green Rovers U21
Development Friendly, 23 March 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Jennings used abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening language and/or behaviour towards a Match Official

Jennings has until 1 June 2015 to respond

Wednesday 20 May

Cesc Fabregas, Chelsea FC
West Bromwich Albion FC v Chelsea FC
Premier League, 18 May 2015
Dismissed for violent conduct
Claim received for excessive punishment

Claim upheld. Standard punishment reduced to one match with immediate effect

Blackpool FC
Blackpool FC v Huddersfield Town FC
Football League Championship, 2 May 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 – it is alleged that Blackpool FC failed to ensure that no spectators or unauthorised persons were permitted to encroach onto the pitch area whilst attending this fixture, resulting in its abandonment

Blackpool FC has until 28 May 2015 to respond

Bassala Sambou, Coventry City FC
Coventry City FC v Charlton Athletic FC
U21 Professional Development League 2 – North, 2 April 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Sambou's behaviour during the second half of the fixture constitutes violent conduct

Charge denied and personal hearing requested

Marcus Law, Manager, Chasetown FC
Kidsgrove Athletic FC v Chasetown FC
Northern Premier League Division 1 – South, 25 April 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture Mr Law used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official

Charge admitted and standard penalty accepted – one match touchline suspension and £100 fine

David Batch, Manager, St Neots Town FC
Truro City FC v St Neots Town FC
Southern League Playoffs, 4 May 2015
Three breaches of FA Rule E3 in respect of the above fixture: (i) it is alleged that Mr Batch's language and/or behaviour in or around the 94th minute of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper; (ii) it is further alleged that Mr Batch's conduct when he confronted the Match Referee in or around the tunnel area after the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct; and (iii) it is finally alleged that Mr Batch used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee when the Match Officials were leaving their dressing room after the end of the fixture

Charge denied and personal hearing requested

Tuesday 19 May

Notts County FC
Breach of Rule C.2(a)(ii) - It is alleged that, on an unspecified day in March 2015, Notts County FC approached a Player, Zaydn Conroy, without giving seven days’ formal written notice to Dunkirk FC Under 14, the club to which the Player was registered

Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested

Friday 15 May

Chesterfield FC
Chesterfield FC v Preston North End FC
Football League 1 – Playoffs, 7 May 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that in or around the 28th minute of the fixture, Chesterfield FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion

Charge admitted and standard penalty accepted - £2500 fine

Thursday 14 May

Mark Stimson, Manager, Thurrock FC
Harlow Town FC v Thurrock FC
Isthmian League Playoffs, 29 April 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Stimson's language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture in or around the bar area amounts to improper conduct

Stimson has until 22 May 2015 to respond

Wednesday 13 May

Aston Villa FC
Aston Villa FC v West Bromwich Albion FC
The FA Cup, 7 March 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that Aston Villa FC failed to ensure that no spectators or unauthorised persons were permitted to encroach onto the pitch area whilst attending at the above fixture
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested

Severely warned as to future conduct and fined £200,000

Preston North End FC
Chesterfield FC v Preston North End FC
Football League 1 – Playoffs, 7 May 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that in or around the 28th minute of the fixture, Preston North End FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion

Charge admitted and standard penalty accepted - £2500 fine

Tuesday 12 May

Marcus Law, Manager, Chasetown FC
Kidsgrove Athletic FC v Chasetown FC
Northern Premier League Division 1 – South, 25 April 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture Mr Law used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official

Law has until 20 May 2015 to respond

David Batch, Manager, St Neots Town FC
Truro City FC v St Neots Town FC
Southern League Playoffs, 4 May 2015
Three breaches of FA Rule E3 in respect of the above fixture: (i) it is alleged that Mr Batch's language and/or behaviour in or around the 94th minute of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper; (ii) it is further alleged that Mr Batch's conduct when he confronted the Match Referee in or around the tunnel area after the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct; and (iii) it is finally alleged that Mr Batch used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee when the Match Officials were leaving their dressing room after the end of the fixture

Batch has until 20 May 2015 to respond

Monday 11 May

John Flanagan, Manager, Curzon Ashton FC
Ashton United FC v Curzon Ashton FC
Northern Premier League Playoffs, 28 April 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Flanagan's behaviour in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture, in that he pushed the referee, constitutes improper conduct

Charge denied and personal hearing requested

Edward Harris, Havant & Waterlooville FC
Chelmsford City FC v Havant & Waterlooville FC
Football Conference South, 27 March 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Harris' behaviour in or around the 17th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct, in that he bit Mark Haines

Charge denied and personal hearing requested

Reading FC
Reading FC v Bradford City FC
The FA Cup, 16 March 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that Reading FC failed to ensure that no spectators or unauthorised persons were permitted to encroach onto the pitch area whilst attending at the above fixture

Charge denied and personal hearing requested

Wednesday 6 May

Jason Tindall, Assistant Manager, AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth v Sheffield Wednesday FC
Football League Championship, 18 April 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that after the end of the fixture Mr Tindall used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards or in respect of a match official
Charge denied and personal hearing requested

Charge proven. Two-match touchline suspension and fined £3,000

Michael Duff, Burnley FC
West Ham United FC v Burnley FC
Premier League, 2 May 2015
Dismissed for denying a goalscoring opportunity
Claim received for wrongful dismissal

Claim upheld. Standard punishment withdrawn with immediate effect

Jonathan Edwards, Peterborough United FC
Oldham Athletic FC v Peterborough United FC
Football League One, 3 May 2015
Dismissed for serious foul play
Claim received for wrongful dismissal

Claim dismissed. Three-match suspension remains

Joseph Ellul, Enfield Town FC
Enfield Town FC v Witham Town FC
Isthmian Premier League, 25 April 2015
Dismissed for violent conduct
Claim received for wrongful dismissal

Claim upheld. Standard punishment withdrawn with immediate effect

Tuesday 5 May

Leeds United FC
Sheffield Wednesday FC v Leeds United FC
Football League Championship, 25 April 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that in or around the 35th minute of the fixture, Leeds United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion

Charge admitted and standard penalty accepted - £5000 fine

Derby County FC
Millwall FC v Derby County FC
Football League Championship, 25 April 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that in or around the 36th minute of the fixture, Derby County FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion

Charge admitted and standard penalty accepted - £5000 fine

Friday 1 May

Keith Knight, Coach, Cirencester Town FC
Cirencester Town FC v Slough Town FC
Southern League Premier Division, 21 March 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area at half time of the fixture Mr Knight used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested

One-match touchline suspension, commencing Tuesday 5 May 2015, and fined £150

Ashley Kington, Bath City FC
Dover Athletic FC v Bath City FC
The FA Trophy, 7 February 2015
Breach of FA Rule E1(a) – It is alleged that after the end of the fixture Mr Kington spat at a spectator, contrary to FIFA Laws of the Game – Law 12
Charge denied and non-personal hearing requested

Charge not proven

Robert Green, Youth Coach, Macclesfield Town FC
Bootle U18 v Macclesfield Town U18
North West Youth Alliance, 15 March 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Green’s language and/or behaviour in or around the 68th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge denied and non-personal hearing requested

Charge proven. Two-match touchline suspension, commencing Tuesday 5 May 2015, and £100

Vince Overson, Pro Development Phase Coach, Carlisle United FC
Carlisle United U18 v Accrington Stanley U18
Youth Alliance North West Conference, 7 March 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Overson’s language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested

One-match touchline suspension, commencing Tuesday 5 May 2015, and fined £200

Jack Cassidy, Assistant Manager, St Ives Town FC
St Ives Town FC v Rugby Town FC
Southern League Central Division, 10 March 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Cassidy’s language and/or behaviour in or around the 47th minute of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested

Three-match touchline suspension, commencing Tuesday 5 May 2015, and fined £250

Steve King, Manager, Whitehawk FC
Chelmsford City FC v Whitehawk FC
Football Conference South, 31 January 2015
Three breaches of FA Rule E3 in respect of the above fixture: (i) it is alleged that Mr King’s behaviour during the second half of the fixture, when he entered the Field of Play to remonstrate with an offside decision, amounts to improper conduct; (ii) it is further alleged that Mr King’s language and/or behaviour in the tunnel area, following his dismissal, amounts to improper conduct; and (iii) it is finally alleged that, in or around the Match Officials’ dressing room after the end of the game, Mr King used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Assistant Referee
Charge denied and non-personal hearing requested

Charge proven. Two-match touchline suspension, commencing Tuesday 5 May 2015, and fined £300

Stephen Jones, Nantwich Town FC
Barwell FC v Nantwich Town FC
Northern Premier League – Premier, 14 March 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Jones’  language and/or behaviour following his dismissal in the above fixture, was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper
Charge denied and non-personal hearing requested

Charge proven. Two-match suspension, commencing Tuesday 5 May 2015

Kacey Adams, Redbridge FC
Thurrock FC v Redbridge FC
Isthmian League Division 1 – North, 21 February 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following his dismissal in or around the 63rd minute of the fixture, Mr Adams used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested

One-match suspension, commencing Tuesday 5 May 2015

Edward Garty, Chairman and Acting Club Secretary, Maldon & Tiptree FC
Wroxham FC v Maldon & Tiptree FC
Isthmian League Division 1 – North, 24 January 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 in respect of the above fixture: (i) it is alleged that in or around the 70th minute of the fixture Mr Garty used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Assistant Referee; and (ii) it is further alleged that when the Assistant Referee identified Mr Garty as a Club Official and spoke to him during a break of play Mr Garty’s language and/or behaviour was threatening and/or insulting and/or abusive and/or improper
Charge denied and non-personal hearing requested

Charge proven. Three-match ground ban, commencing Tuesday 5 May 2015, and fined £200

Justin Gardner, Manager, Aveley FC
Needham Market FC v Aveley FC
Isthmian League Division 1 – North, 21 February 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Gardner's language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested

Three-match ground ban, commencing Tuesday 5 May 2015, and fined £250

Anton Stephenson, Assistant Manager, Aveley FC
Needham Market FC v Aveley FC
Isthmian League Division 1 – North, 21 February 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Stephenson's language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested

Two-match touchline suspension, commencing Tuesday 5 May 2015, and fined £100

Gareth Risbridger, Manager, Burnham FC
Burnham FC v Redditch United FC
Southern League Premier Division, 11 April 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Risbridger's language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct

Risbridger has until 12 May 2015 to respond

Enrique Guillen, Head Coach, Oxford City FC
Oxford City FC v Harrogate Town FC
Football Conference North, 11 April 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Guillen's language and/or behaviour following an incident in the 76th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct

Guillen has until 12 May 2015 to respond

Jon Beale, Professional Development Phase Coach, Hull City AFC
Hull City U18 v Rotherham United U18
Youth Alliance North East Conference, 28 March 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that after the end of the fixture Mr Beale used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official

Charge denied and non-personal hearing requested

By FA Staff