FA disciplinary charges, suspensions and hearings for November 2015.
Monday 30 November
Oldham Athletic FC
Oldham Athletic FC v Barnsley FC
Football League 1, 21 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that in or around the 70th minute of the fixture, Oldham Athletic FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted and standard penalty accepted - £2500 fine
Liam McDonald, Manager, Redditch United FC
Redditch United FC v Weymouth FC
Southern League Premier Division, 10 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that at half time of the fixture Mr McDonald's language and/or behaviour towards the Match Referee amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Nigel Seymour, Director, Curzon Ashton FC
Curzon Ashton FC v Radcliffe Borough FC
Manchester CFA Premier Cup, 5 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that during the above mentioned fixture, Mr Seymour used abusive and/or insulting language towards the Match Referee, 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 sexual orientation
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Lee Broster
Formerly of Notts County FC
2012/13 Season
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in the dressing following a fixture Mr. Lee Broster used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards Notts County FC scholars. It is further alleged that this breach included a reference to ethnic origin and/or race and/or colour contrary to Rule E3(2) [as set out in FA Handbook Season 2012/13]
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Charge found proven. Broster was suspended from all football and football activity for a period of 42 days and fined £200. Must attend an education programme provided by The FA
Brett Adams
Formerly of Notts County FC
Rotherham United FC v Notts County FC, 2 March 2013
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in the dressing at the fixture Mr. Brett Adams used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Notts County FC scholar. It is further alleged that this breach included a reference to ethnic origin and/or race and/or colour contrary to Rule E3(2) [as set out in FA Handbook Season 2012/13]
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Charge found proven. Adams was suspended from all football and football activity for a period of six months and fined £1,000. Must attend an education programme provided by The FA
Tony Cuthbert, Club Secretary, Notts County FC
Notts County FC v Northampton Town FC
Football League 2, 21 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Cuthbert's language and/or behaviour in or around the changing room area after the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Cuthbert was warned as to future conduct and fined £750
Friday 27 November
Steve Webb, Manager, Molesey FC
Guernsey FC v Molesey FC
Isthmian League Division 1 – South, 21 October 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 in respect of the above fixture: (i) It is alleged that Mr Webb's language and/or behaviour in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct; and (ii) It is further alleged that Mr Webb's language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Richard Lavery, Barwell FC
Barwell FC v Welling United FC
Emirates FA Cup, 7 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Lavery's behaviour in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Thursday 26 November
Tony Cuthbert, Club Secretary, Notts County FC
Notts County FC v Northampton Town FC
Football League 2, 21 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Cuthbert's language and/or behaviour in or around the changing room area after the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Wednesday 25 November
Macauley Parkinson, Frickley Athletic FC
Frickley Athletic FC v Salford City FC
Northern Premier League Premier Division, 3 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Parkinson's behaviour in or around the 67th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Andy Robinson, Stockport County FC
Solihull Moors FC v Stockport County FC
National League North, 31 October 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 in respect of the above fixture: (i) It is alleged that Mr Robinson's behaviour following his dismissal in or around the 86th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct; and (ii) It is further alleged that in or around the tunnel area after the end of the fixture Mr Robinson used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Assistant Referee
Charge i denied, charge ii admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Tuesday 24 November
Russell Griffiths, FC Halifax Town
Gateshead v. FC Halifax Town
National League – Premier, 21 November, 2015
Dismissed for denying a goalscoring opportunity
Claim received of wrongful dismissal
Claim upheld. Suspension withdrawn with immediate effect
Gaetano Beradi, Leeds United FC
Leeds United v. Rotherham United
Football League Championship, 21 November 2015
Dismissed for violent conduct
Claim received of excessive punishment
Claim upheld. Suspension reduced from three matches to two matches with immediate effect
Bryan Van Den Bogaert, Whitehawk FC
Whitehawk FC v Weston Super Mare FC
National League – South, 31 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Van Den Bogaert's behaviour in or around the 88th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Van Den Bogaert has until 2 December 2015 to respond
Monday 23 November
Nigel Seymour, Director, Curzon Ashton FC
Curzon Ashton FC v Radcliffe Borough FC
Manchester CFA Premier Cup, 5 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that during the above mentioned fixture, Mr Seymour used abusive and/or insulting language towards the Match Referee, 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 sexual orientation
Seymour has until 1 December 2015 to respond
Wednesday 18 November
Kem Kemal, Manager, Ware FC
Aylesbury FC v Ware FC
Southern League Central Division, 24 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that after the end of the fixture Mr Kemal used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official
Charge admitted, standard penalty accepted - £100 fine
Monday 16 November
Andy Robinson, Stockport County FC
Solihull Moors FC v Stockport County FC
National League North, 31 October 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 in respect of the above fixture: (i) It is alleged that Mr Robinson's behaviour following his dismissal in or around the 86th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct; and (ii) It is further alleged that in or around the tunnel area after the end of the fixture Mr Robinson used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Assistant Referee
Robinson has until 24 November 2015 to respond
Monday 16 November
Dean Brennan, Manager, Hemel Hempstead Town FC
Sutton United FC v Hemel Hempstead Town FC
Emirates FA Cup, 12 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 38th minute of the fixture Mr Brennan used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Two-match touchline suspension, commencing Monday 16 November 2015, and fined £250
John Reed, Manager, Ossett Town FC
Ossett Town FC v Burscough FC
Northern Premier League Division 1 North, 13 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Reed's language and/or behaviour during the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Two-match touchline suspension, commencing Monday 16 November 2015, and fined £150
James Dudgeon, Assistant Manager, Frickley Athletic FC
Frickley Athletic FC v Salford City FC
Northern Premier League Premier Division, 3 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Dudgeon's behaviour in or around the 43rd minute of the fixture constitutes improper and/or violent conduct
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Charge not proven
Tom Brookbanks, Manager, Coalville Town FC
Coalville Town FC v Leek Town FC
Northern Premier League Division 1 – South, 17 October 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 in respect of the above fixture: (i) It is alleged that at half time of the fixture Mr Brookbanks used abusive and/or insulting language towards the Match Officials; and (ii) It is further alleged at the start of the second half of the fixture Mr Brookbanks used abusive and/or insulting language towards the Match Officials
First breach admitted, second breach denied, non-personal hearing requested
Both breaches found proven. Four-match touchline suspension, commencing Monday 16 November 2015, and fined £225
Richard Evans, Manager, Romulus FC
Romulus FC v Gresley FC
Northern Premier League Division 1 – South, 10 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Evans' behaviour during the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
One-match touchline suspension, commencing Monday 16 November 2015, and fined £100
Alan White, Darlington 1883 FC
Darlington 1883 FC v Marine FC
Northern Premier League – Premier, 3 October 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 in respect of the above fixture: (i) It is alleged that Mr White's language and behaviour after the end of the game when shaking hands with the Match Officials, was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper; and (ii) It is further alleged that Mr White's behaviour in pushing the Assistant Referee amounts to violent conduct
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Four-match suspension, commencing Monday 16 November 2015, and fined £400
Hoddesdon Town FC
Sittingbourne FC v Hoddesdon Town FC
Emirates FA Cup, 26 September 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that after the end of the fixture, Hoddesdon Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Fined £250
Sittingbourne FC
Sittingbourne FC v Hoddesdon Town FC
Emirates FA Cup, 26 September 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that after the end of the fixture, Sittingbourne FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted, standard penalty not accepted and non-personal hearing requested
Standard penalty (£200 fine) imposed
Tambeson Eyong, Canvey Island FC
Wingate & Finchley FC v Canvey Island FC
Isthmian Premier League, 29 September 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Eyong's language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Three-match suspension, commencing Monday 16 November 2015, and fined £250
Malcom Porter, Manager, South Park FC
Worthing FC v South Park FC
Isthmian League Division 1 – South, 17 October 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 in respect of the above fixture: (i) It is alleged that Mr Porter's behaviour after the end of the first half of the fixture when he remonstrated with the Match Referee amounts to improper conduct; and (ii) It is further alleged that Mr Porter's behaviour prior to the restart of the second half when he returned to the Technical Area after being dismissed from it at half time amounts to improper conduct
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven. Two-match touchline suspension, commencing Monday 16 November 2015, and fined £100
Mark Stimson, Manager, Thurrock FC
Thurrock FC v AFC Sudbury
Isthmian League Division 1 North, 10 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Stimson's language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven. Five-match touchline suspension, commencing Monday 16 November 2015, and fined £300
Gavin Rose, Manager, Dulwich Hamlet FC
Whitehawk FC v Dulwich Hamlet FC
Emirates FA Cup, 26 September 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Rose's language and/or behaviour at half time of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Three-match touchline suspension, commencing Monday 16 November 2015, and fined £250
Vinny Murphy, Redbridge FC
Thamesmead Town FC v Redbridge FC
Isthmian League Division 1 – North, 19 September 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 in respect of the above fixture: (i) It is alleged that following his dismissal in or around the 77th minute of the fixture, Mr Murphy spat at an opponent, contrary to FIFA Laws of the Game – Law 12; and (ii) It is further alleged that Mr Murphy's language and/or behaviour when confronting the Thamesmead Town FC technical area occupants whilst leaving the Field of Play amounts to improper conduct
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Charge found proven. Seven-match suspension, commencing Monday 16 November 2015, and fined £150
Thamesmead Town FC
Thamesmead Town FC v Redbridge FC
Isthmian League Division 1 – North, 19 September 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that in or around the 85th minute of the fixture, Thamesmead Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Fined £250
AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Kings Langley FC v AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Southern League Central Division, 29 September 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, AFC Rushden & Diamonds 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
Severely warned as to future conduct and fined £400
Kings Langley FC
Kings Langley FC v AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Southern League Central Division, 29 September 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Kings Langley 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
Severely warned as to future conduct and fined £400
Richard Simper, Club Official, King’s Lynn Town FC
Barton Rovers FC v King’s Lynn Town FC
Southern League Cup, 13 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 91st minute of the fixture Mr Simper used abusive and/or insulting language towards the Assistant Referee
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Three-match touchline suspension, commencing Monday 16 November 2015, and fined £150
Ben Gerring, Bideford AFC
Slough Town FC v Bideford AFC
Southern League Premier Division, 3 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Gerring’s language and/or behaviour following your dismissal during the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Charge found proven. Two-match touchline suspension, commencing Monday 16th November 2015, and fined the sum of £225
Richard Walton, Lincoln City U19
Carlisle United U19 v Lincoln City U19
Youth Alliance Cup, 3 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Walton's language and/or behaviour following his dismissal during the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
One-match suspension and fined £50. Sanction set aside pending written reasons for the decision
Thursday 12 November
Julian Jenner, Notts County FC
Salford City FC v Notts County FC
Emirates FA Cup, 6 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Jenner's behaviour in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct
Charge admitted, but automatic penalty not accepted
Automatic penalty, three-match suspension, imposed with immediate effect
David King, Oxford City FC
Ebbsfleet United FC v Oxford City FC
National League South, 7 November 2015
Dismissed for denying a goalscoring opportunity
Claim received of wrongful dismissal
Claim upheld. Standard punishment, one-match suspension, withdrawn with immediate effect
Lewis Montrose, Stockport County FC
Stockport County FC v Chorley FC
National League North, 7 November 2015
Dismissed for serious foul play
Claim received of wrongful dismissal
Claim dismissed. Standard punishment, three-match suspension commencing Saturday 21 November 2015, remains
Tuesday 10 November
Ben Garratt, Crewe Alexandra FC
Crewe Alexandra FC v Eastleigh FC
Emirates FA Cup, 7 November 2015
Dismissed for denying a goalscoring opportunity
Claim received of wrongful dismissal
Claim upheld. Standard punishment, one-match suspension, withdrawn with immediate effect
Jack Alexander, AFC Totton
Swindon Supermarine FC v AFC Totton
Southern League South & West Division, 7 November 2015
Dismissed for serious foul play
Claim received of wrongful dismissal
Claim upheld. Standard punishment, three-match suspension, withdrawn with immediate effect
Scunthorpe United FC
Scunthorpe United FC v Barnsley FC
Football League 1, 31 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that in or around the 75th minute of the fixture, Scunthorpe United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Fined £2,750
Welling United FC
Guiseley AFC v Welling United FC
National League Premier, 31 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that in or around the 82nd minute of the fixture, Welling United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Fined £1,500
Monday 9 November
Chelsea FC
West Ham United FC v Chelsea FC
Premier League, 24 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that in or around the 45th minute of the fixture, Chelsea FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Chelsea FC was severely warned as to its future conduct and fined £50,000
West Ham United FC
West Ham United FC v Chelsea FC
Premier League, 24 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that in or around the 44th minute of the fixture, West Ham United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
West Ham United FC was severely warned as to its future conduct and fined £40,000
Lee Bearman, Manager, Barton Rovers FC
AFC Sudbury v Barton Rovers FC
FA Trophy, 6 October 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 in respect of the above fixture: (i) It is alleged that in or around the 36th minute of the fixture, Mr Bearman used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee, 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 nationality (ii) It is alleged that after the end of the fixture Mr Bearman used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee, contrary to Rule E3(1)
Bearman has until 17 November 2015 to respond
Friday 6 November
Barnsley FC
Scunthorpe United FC v Barnsley FC
Football League 1, 31 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that in or around the 75th minute of the fixture, Barnsley FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted and standard penalty accepted - £2500 fine
Andy Pryce, Coach, AFC Telford United
AFC Telford United v Alfreton Town FC
National League North, 31 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area at half time of the fixture Mr Pryce used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee
Charge admitted and standard penalty accepted – one-match touchline suspension and £200 fine
Thursday 5 November
Tony Pulis, Head Coach, West Bromwich Albion FC
West Bromwich Albion FC v Leicester City FC
Premier League, 31 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Pulis’ language and/or behaviour in or around the tunnel area after the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted and standard penalty accepted - £8000 fine
Wednesday 4 November
Stephen Halford, Ashton United FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 in respect of 26 bets placed on football matches between 25 August 2013 and 12 March 2014
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested
Halford was suspended from all football and football activity, with immediate effect, for the period of one month and fined £75
Chris Baguley, Ashton United FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 in respect of 57 bets placed on football matches between 23 August 2014 and 27 April 2015
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested
Baguley was suspended from all football and football activity, with immediate effect, for the period of one month and fined £90
Jack Sherratt, formerly of Ashton United FC, now at Kidsgrove Athletic FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 in respect of 136 bets placed on football matches between 19 January 2015 and 21 May 2015
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Sherratt was suspended from all football and football activity, with immediate effect, for the period of one month and fined £60
Guiseley AFC
Guiseley AFC v Welling United FC
National League Premier, 31 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that in or around the 82nd minute of the fixture, Guiseley AFC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted and standard penalty accepted - £500 fine
Tuesday 3 November
Edward Oshodi, Hemel Hempstead Town FC
Hemel Hempstead Town FC v Concord Rangers FC
National League – South, 24 October 2015
Dismissed for denying a goalscoring opportunity
Claim of wrongful dismissal received
Claim upheld. Two-match suspension (second dismissal of the season) withdrawn with immediate effect
Newcastle United FC
Sunderland AFC v Newcastle United FC
Premier League, 25 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that in or around the 45th minute of the fixture, Newcastle United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted, standard penalty not accepted and non-personal hearing requested
Standard penalty, £20,000 fine, imposed
Monday 2 November
Jose Mourinho, First Team Manager, Chelsea FC
West Ham United FC v Chelsea FC
Premier League, 24 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Mourinho's language and/or behaviour in or around the dressing room area at half time of the fixture amounts to improper conduct, in that he: (i) refused to leave the Match Officials’ dressing room when requested; and/or (ii) used abusive and/or insulting language towards the Match Officials
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Mourinho was given a one-match stadium suspension, with immediate effect, and fined £40,000
Silvino Louro, Assistant First Team Manager, Chelsea FC
West Ham United FC v Chelsea FC
Premier League, 24 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Louro's behaviour in or around the 45th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge denied, personal hearing requested
Charge withdrawn
Micah Richards, Aston Villa FC
Aston Villa FC v Swansea City FC
Premier League, 24 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Richards' behaviour in or around the tunnel area after the end of the fixture constitutes improper conduct
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Richards was given a one-match suspension, with immediate effect, and fined £10,000
Malcom Porter, Manager, South Park FC
Worthing FC v South Park FC
Isthmian League Division 1 – South, 17 October 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 in respect of the above fixture: (i) It is alleged that Mr Porter's behaviour after the end of the first half of the fixture when he remonstrated with the Match Referee amounts to improper conduct; and (ii) It is further alleged that Mr Porter's behaviour prior to the restart of the second half when he returned to the Technical Area after being dismissed from it at half time amounts to improper conduct
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Hayden Bird, Manager, Merstham FC
Merstham FC v Hampton & Richmond Borough FC
Isthmian Premier League, 13 October 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 in respect of the above fixture: (i) It is alleged that in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture Mr Bird used abusive and/or insulting language towards the Match Referee; and (ii) It is further alleged that following his dismissal from the technical area Mr Bird used abusive and/or insulting language towards the Match Referee
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
