Disciplinary charges, suspensions and responses for January 2016.
Monday 25 January
Connor Wickham, Player, Crystal Palace FC
Crystal Palace FC v Tottenham Hotspur FC
Premier League, 23 January 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Connor Wickham's behaviour in or around the 69th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Wickham has until 6pm on 26 January 2016 to respond
Friday 22 January
Yeovil Town FC
Yeovil Town FC v Carlisle United FC
Emirates FA Cup, 19 January 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 – it is alleged that in or around the 78th minute of the fixture, Yeovil Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Yeovil Town FC has until 6pm on 27 January 2016 to respond
Carlisle United FC
Yeovil Town FC v Carlisle United FC
Emirates FA Cup, 19 January 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that in or around the 78th minute of the fixture, Carlisle United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Carlisle United FC has until 6pm on 27 January 2016 to respond
Thursday 21 January
Chelsea FC
Chelsea FC v West Bromwich Albion FC
Premier League, 13 January 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 58th minute of the fixture, Chelsea FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
West Bromwich Albion FC
Chelsea FC v West Bromwich Albion FC
Premier League, 13 January 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 58th minute of the fixture, West Bromwich Albion FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Wednesday 20 January
Charlie Cooper, Player, Birmingham City FC
Birmingham City FC (Reserve Team) v Bolton Wanderers FC (Reserve Team)
U21 Professional Development League 2 – North, 4 January 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Charlie Cooper's language and/or behaviour at half time of the fixture was abusive and/or improper
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven: Suspended from all domestic club football, commencing immediately, until such time as Birmingham City FC have completed two non-first team matches in approved competitions. Fined £100 and warned as to future conduct.
Jon Taylor, Manager, Bedford Town FC
Potters Bar Town FC v Bedford Town FC
Southern League Division One Central, 5 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Jon Taylor's language and/or behaviour in or around the 86th minute of the fixture was threatening and/or abusive and/or insulting
Taylor has until 28 January 2016 to respond
Jon Hood, Player, Frickley Athletic FC
Frickley Athletic FC v Blyth Spartans AFC
Northern Premier League Premier, 15 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the tunnel area after the end of the fixture Jon Hood used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Hood has until 28 January 2016 to respond
Grant Gordon, coach, Enfield Town FC
East Thurrock United FC v Enfield Town FC
Isthmian Premier League, 26 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Grant Gordon's language and/or behaviour in or around the 73rd minute of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting
Gordon has until 28 January 2016 to respond
Anton Stephenson, assistant manager, Aveley FC
Aveley FC v Thamesmead Town FC
Isthmian League Division One North, 28 December 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that Anton Stephenson's language and/or behaviour in or around the 59th minute of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting; and (ii) it is alleged that Anton Stephenson's behaviour in refusing to leave the technical area when requested to do so by the Match Referee amounts to improper conduct
Stephenson has until 28 January 2016 to respond
David Batch, Manager, St Neots Town FC
Chesham United FC v St Neots Town FC
Southern Premier League, 5 January 2016
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that David Batch's language and/or behaviour in or around the Match Officials’ changing room after the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct (ii) it is alleged that in or around the club bar after the end of the fixture David Batch used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Batch has until 28 January 2016 to respond
Tuesday 19 January
Connor Brown, Oldham Athletic FC
Bradford City FC v Oldham Athletic FC
Football League 1, 16 January 2016
Dismissed for serious foul play
Claim of wrongful dismissal
Claim unsuccessful – Connor Brown will serve a three-match suspension with immediate effect.
Frank Curley, player, Billericay Town FC
Enfield Town FC v Billericay Town FC
Isthmian Premier League, 7 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Frank Curley's behaviour in or around the tunnel area after the end of the fixture amounts to improper and/or violent conduct
Charge denied, personal hearing requested
Monday 18 January
Scott Machin, manager, Loughborough Dynamo FC
Loughborough Dynamo FC v Ashby Ivanhoe FC
Challenge Cup, 17 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 39th minute of the fixture Scott Machin’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven: Suspended from the touchline for one match commencing Monday 18 January 2016, until such time as Loughborough Dynamo FC have completed one first team match in approved competitions. Fined £100.
Dean Griffiths, player, Larkhall Athletic FC
Didcot Town FC v Larkhall Athletic FC
Southern League Division 1 – South & West, 28 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Dean Griffiths’ language and/or behaviour following his dismissal in or around the 90th minute was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven: Suspended for two matches (in addition to the standard suspension), until such time as Larkhall Athletic FC have completed two first team matches in approved competitions. Fined £100 (in addition to the standard fine).
Matthew Andrew, player, Bideford AFC
Maidenhead United FC v Bideford AFC
The FA Trophy, 28 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Matthew Andrew failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the following fixture on 28 November 2015: Maidenhead United FC v Bideford AFC, The FA Trophy, 28 November 2015
Charge admitted – non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven: Suspended for one match commencing Monday 18 January 2016, until such time as Bideford AFC have completed one first team match in approved competitions.
Bideford AFC
Maidenhead United FC v Bideford AFC
The FA Trophy, 28 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Bideford AFC failed to comply with an automatic FA suspension in that Mr. Matthew Andrew participated in the following fixture: Maidenhead United FC v Bideford AFC, The FA Trophy, 28 November 2015
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven: Club fined £50.
David Hodges, player, Corinthian Casuals FC
Corinthian Casuals FC v Faversham Town FC
Isthmian League Division One South, 16 January 2016
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Mr David Hodges failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the above fixture
Hodges has until 26 January 2016 to respond
Corinthian Casuals FC
Corinthian Casuals FC v Faversham Town FC
Isthmian League Division One South, 16 January 2016
Breach of FA Rule E10 – It is alleged that Corinthian Casuals FC failed to comply with an FA suspension in allowing Mr. David Hodges, a currently suspended player, to participate in a fixture between Corinthian Casuals FC and Faversham Town FC on 16 January 2016.
Corinthian Casuals FC has until 26 January 2016 to respond
Friday 15 January
Kyle Naughton, Swansea City FC
Swansea City FC v Sunderland AFC
Premier League, 13 January 2016
Dismissed for serious foul play
Claim made of wrongful dismissal
Claim successful. Automatic suspension withdrawn with immediate effect
Francesco Becchetti, president/club owner, Leyton Orient FC
Leyton Orient FC v Portsmouth FC
Football League 2, 26 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Francesco Becchetti’s behaviour at the end of the fixture amounts to violent and/or improper conduct
Charge admitted in part (improper conduct admitted/violent conduct denied), personal hearing requested
Improper conduct admitted/violent conduct proven. Suspended with immediate effect from attending a stadium, or ground, at any time on a match day until Leyton Orient FC has completed six first team matches in approved competitions, fined £40,000 and warned as to his future conduct. The suspension has been stayed pending any decision regarding an appeal
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Terry Rymer, Player, Brightlingsea Regent FC
Brightlingsea Regent FC v Tilbury FC
Isthmian League Division 1 North, 15 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Terry Rymer’s behaviour in or around the 65th minute constitutes violent conduct considered sufficiently serious to warrant an additional sanction
Charges admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven. Suspended for three matches (in addition to the standard suspension) commencing on Monday 18 January 2016, until such time as Brightlingsea Regent FC have completed three first team matches in approved competitions. Fined £40
Jake Pooley, Player, Tilbury FC
Tilbury FC v Welling United FC
The FA Trophy, 12 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Jake Pooley refused to provide his name to the Match Referee following his dismissal at full-time of the fixture, and that when doing so Mr Pooley's language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or improper
Charges admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven. Suspended for two matches commencing on Monday 18 January 2016, until such time as Tilbury FC have completed two first team matches in approved competitions. Fined £30
King’s Lynn Town FC
Hungerford Town FC v King’s Lynn Town FC
Southern League Premier, 23 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that in or around the 39th minute of the fixture, King’s Lynn Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charges denied, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven. King’s Lynn Town FC fined £1,200
Hungerford Town FC
Hungerford Town FC v King’s Lynn Town FC
Southern League Premier, 23 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 – it is alleged that in or around the 39th minute of the fixture, Hungerford Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charges admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven: Hungerford Town FC fined £300
Thursday 14 January
David Vaughan, Nottingham Forest FC
Nottingham Forest FC v Birmingham City FC
Football League Championship, 12 January 2016
Dismissed for serious foul play
Claim made of wrongful dismissal
Claim unsuccessful. Vaughan will serve a three-match suspension with immediate effect
Nick Bunyard, Frome Town FC
Chesham United FC v Frome Town FC
The FA Trophy, 1 December 2015
It is alleged that during the second half of the fixture Nick Bunyard used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Officials
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven. Suspended from the touchline commencing on Monday 18 January 2016, until such time as Frome Town FC have completed two first team matches in approved competitions. Fined £200
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 and non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven. Suspended from all domestic club football, commencing on Monday 18 January 2016, until such time as Stockport County FC have completed two first-team matches in approved competitions. Fined £30
Simon Garner, Player/Manager, Clitheroe FC
Ossett Albion FC v Clitheroe FC
Northern Premier League Division 1 – North, 28 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 –(i) It is alleged that Simon Garner used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee, following his dismissal from the Field of Play; and (ii) It is further alleged that Simon Garner’s language and/or behaviour when he refused to leave to the technical area, amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven: Banned from the touchline and suspended from playing, commencing on Monday 18 January 2016, until such time as Clitheroe FC have completed two first team matches in approved competitions. Fined £50
Ilkeston FC
Ilkeston FC v Hyde United FC
Northern Premier League Premier, 21 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 – it is alleged that after the end of the fixture, Ilkeston FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from aggressive and/or improper and/or violent conduct
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven. Ilkeston FC fined £750
Hyde United FC
Ilkeston FC v Hyde United FC
Northern Premier League Premier, 21 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 – it is alleged that after the end of the fixture, Hyde United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from aggressive and/or improper and/or violent conduct
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven: Hyde United FC fined £750
Burscough FC
Burscough FC v Radcliffe Borough FC
Northern Premier League Division 1 – North, 1 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture, Burscough FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour
Charge admitted, standard Penalty (£200 fine) requested
Charge proven: Burscough FC fined £200
Bernard Morley, Joint Manager, Salford City FC
Grantham Town FC v Salford City FC
Northern Premier League Premier, 28 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 55th minute of the fixture, Bernard Morley’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or amounted to improper conduct
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven: Morley fined £150
Wednesday 13 January
Gary MacDonald, Player, Farnborough FC
Hendon FC v Farnborough FC
Isthmian Premier League, 14 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Gary MacDonald’s behaviour in or around the Match Officials’ changing room after the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
MacDonald has until 21 January 2016 to respond
Friday 8 January
Charlie Cooper, Player, Birmingham City FC
Birmingham City FC (Reserve Team) v Bolton Wanderers FC (Reserve Team)
U21 Professional Development League 2 – North, 4 January 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Charlie Cooper's language and/or behaviour at half time of the fixture was abusive and/or improper
Participant has until 18 January 2016 to respond
Thursday 7 January
Matlock Town FC
Matlock Town FC v Sutton Coldfield Town FC
Northern Premier League Premier, 21 November 2015
Breach of Rule E20 (a) - It is alleged that in or around the 19th minute of the fixture, Matlock Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or aggressive and/or threatening and/or violent behaviour
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Sutton Coldfield Town FC
Matlock Town FC v Sutton Coldfield Town FC
Northern Premier League Premier, 21 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) - It is alleged that in or around the 19th minute of the fixture, Sutton Coldfield Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or aggressive and/or threatening and/or violent behaviour
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Neil Tooth, Manager, Sutton Coldfield Town FC
Matlock Town FC v Sutton Coldfield Town FC
Northern Premier League Premier, 21 November 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that in or around the 29th minute of the fixture, Neil Tooth’s language and/or behaviour was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting; and (ii) it is further alleged that after the game, in or around the Match Official’s dressing, Neil Tooth used words which were improper and/or abusive and/or insulting towards the Match Referee
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Stephen Palmer, Player, Sutton Coldfield Town FC
Matlock Town FC v Sutton Coldfield Town FC
Northern Premier League Premier, 21 November 2015
It is alleged that Stephen Palmer’s behaviour, in or around the 28th minute of the fixture, constituted violent conduct considered sufficiently serious to warrant an additional sanction
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Tuesday 5 January
Simon Francis, AFC Bournemouth
Leicester City FC v AFC Bournemouth
Premier League, 2 January 2016
Denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity
Claim of wrongful dismissal received
Claim dismissed, one-match suspension effective immediately
Matthew Ingram, Wycombe Wanderers FC
Wycombe Wanderers FC v Morecombe FC
Football League 2, 2 January 2016
Denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity
Claim of wrongful dismissal received
Claim dismissed, one-match suspension effective immediately
Frank Curley, Player, Billericay Town FC
Enfield Town FC v Billericay Town FC
Isthmian Premier League, 7 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Frank Curley's behaviour in or around the tunnel area after the end of the fixture amounts to improper and/or violent conduct
Curley has until 6pm on 13 January 2016 to respond
Monday 4 January
Geoff Cameron, Stoke City FC
West Bromwich Albion FC v Stoke City FC
Premier League, 2 January 2016
Dismissed for violent conduct
Claim of wrongful dismissal received
Claim successful, suspension withdrawn immediately
Lincoln City FC
Grimsby Town FC v Lincoln City FC
National League, 28 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 36th minute of the fixture, Lincoln City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted, standard penalty (£500 fine) requested
Grimsby Town FC
Grimsby Town FC v Lincoln City FC
National League, 28 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 36th minute of the fixture, Grimsby Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted, standard penalty (£500) requested
Gillingham FC
Millwall FC v Gillingham FC
Football League 1, 19 December 2015
Breach of Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in stoppage time in the first half of the fixture, Gillingham FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge denied, personal hearing requested
Bideford AFC
Maidenhead United FC v Bideford AFC
The FA Trophy, 28 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Bideford AFC failed to comply with an automatic FA suspension in that Matthew Andrew participated in the above fixture
Charge admitted, non-personal Hearing requested
Matthew Andrew, Player, Bideford AFC
Maidenhead United FC v Bideford AFC
The FA Trophy, 28 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Matthew Andrew failed to comply with an automatic FA suspension by participating in the above fixture
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
