Disciplinary charges, suspensions and responses for March 2017:
Friday 31 March
Dean Brennan, manager, Hemel Hempstead Town FC
Hemel Hempstead Town FC v Ebbsfleet United FC
National League South, 21 February 2017
Three breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that Brennan’s language and/or behaviour during the second-half of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper; (ii) it alleged that following Brennan’s dismissal from the technical area, his behaviour in remaining by the side of the technical area and communicating with your team amounts to improper conduct; and (iii) it is further alleged that Brennan’s language and/or behaviour after entering the field of play after the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
Brennan has until 10 April 2017 to respond.
Bobby Wilkinson, manager, Hungerford Town FC
Hungerford Town FC v Maidenhead United FC
National League South, 25 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Wilkinson’s language and/or behaviour during the second half of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
Wilkinson has until 10 April 2017 to respond.
Tommy Widdrington, manager, Eastbourne Borough FC
Chelmsford City FC v Eastbourne Borough FC
National League South, 11 March 2017
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that during the second half of the fixture Widdrington used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official; and (ii) it is further alleged that following being informed that he would be reported to The Football Association for misconduct Widdrington used further abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Widdrington has until 10 April 2017 to respond.
Jason Dale, coach, Hendon FC
Hendon FC v Needham Market FC
Isthmian Premier League, 18 March 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that after the end of the fixture Dale used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Official.
Dale has until 10 April 2017 to respond.
Lewis Hogg, assistant manager, Mangotsfield United FC
Swindon Supermarine FC v Mangotsfield United FC
Southern League South & West Division, 14 March 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 47th minute Hogg used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Hogg has until 10 April 2017 to respond.
David Mehew, Manager, Mangotsfield United FC
Swindon Supermarine FC v Mangotsfield United FC
Southern League South & West Division, 14 March 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Mehew’s language and/or behaviour in or around the 47th minute amounts to improper conduct.
Mehew has until 10 April 2017 to respond.
Conrad Logan, Rochdale AFC
Breach of FA Rule E8 – it is alleged that Logan bet on the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of, or occurrence in a football match on 29 January 2017.
Logan has until 10 April 2017 to respond.
Ben Turner, Burton Albion FC
Brentford FC v Burton Albion FC
Football League Championship, Saturday 10 December 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Turner used abusive and/or insulting words towards Brentford FC player Nico Yennaris, 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 race and/or nationality.
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
Charge proven. Turner was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Burton Albion FC have completed five first team matches in approved competitions. Fined £8,000. Must attend an education course. Sanction has been set aside pending the written reasons.
Thursday 30 March
Hendon FC
Grays Athletic FC v Hendon FC
Isthmian League Premier, 4 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Hendon FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Grays Athletic FC
Grays Athletic FC v Hendon FC
Isthmian League Premier, 4 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Grays Athletic FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Jamie Stuart, manager, Grays Athletic FC
Grays Athletic FC v Hendon FC
Isthmian League Premier, 4 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that after the end of the fixture Stuart used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
David Lawson, Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – it is alleged that Lawson entered into a Representation Contract with a minor without the ‘additional authorisation’ to deal with minors contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Wednesday 29 March
Danny Martin, assistant manager, Gratham Town FC
Grantham Town FC v Stourbridge FC
Northern Premier League Premier, 11 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Martin’s behaviour in or around the 67th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
Martin has until 6 April 2017 to respond.
Dan Pringle, assistant manager, Corinthian Casuals FC
Corinthian Casuals FC v Chatham Town FC
Isthmian League Division One South, 11 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that after the end of the fixture Pringle used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee.
Pringle has until 6 April 2017 to respond.
James Bracken, manager, Corinthian Casuals FC
Corinthian Casuals FC v Chatham Town FC
Isthmian League Division One South, 11 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Bracken’s language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Bracken has until 6 April 2017 to respond.
Gareth Metcalf
20 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Metcalf’s conduct was improper and/or brought the game into disrepute in that he provided three falsified coaching certificates to West Riding County Football Association on 20 April 2016.
No response, paper hearing was held.
Charge proven. Metcalf was immediately suspended from all football and football related activity for 18 months and fined £300.
Sam Elkins, Didcot Town FC
Didcot Town FC v Hereford FC
Southern League Division One South & West, 4 March 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Elkins’ behaviour in or around the 88th minute of the fixture in pushing a steward amounts to improper and/or violent conduct.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Elkins was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Didcot Town FC have completed five first-team matches in approved competitions and fined £100.
Sam Parish, coach, Didcot Town FC
Didcot Town FC v Hereford FC
Southern League Division One South & West, 4 March 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Parish’s behaviour following the abandonment of the fixture in throwing a football into the crowd amounts to improper and/or violent conduct.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Parish was immediately banned from the ground, until such time as Didcot Town FC have completed four first team matches in approved competitions and fined £150.
Lee Bradbury, manager, Havant & Waterlooville FC
Havant & Waterlooville FC v Needham Market FC
Isthmian Premier League, 21 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 65th minute of the fixture Bradbury's behaviour amounts to improper conduct.
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested.
Bradbury was immediately banned from the touchline, until such time as Havant & Waterlooville FC have completed one first team match in an approved competition and fined £200.
Paul Martin, manager, Romford FC
AFC Hornchurch v Romford FC
Isthmian League Division One North, 4 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that after the end of the fixture Martin used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 not accepted.
Not truly exceptional. Standard Penalty 1 applies (a one-match touchline ban, effective immediately, and a £100 fine).
Mark Lord, assistant manager, Romford FC
AFC Hornchurch v Romford FC
Isthmian League Division One North, 4 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that after the end of the fixture Lord used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 not accepted.
Not truly exceptional. Standard Penalty 1 applies (a one-match touchline ban, effective immediately, and a £100 fine).
Leigh Dynan, manager, Whyteleafe FC
Merstham FC v Whyteleafe FC
Surrey FA Senior County Cup, 14 February 2017
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that in or around the 79th minute of the fixture Dynan used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official; and (ii) it is further alleged that following his dismissal from the technical area Dynan used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Dynan was suspended from the touchline, commencing Monday 27 March, until such time as Whyteleafe FC have completed two first-team matches in approved competitions and fined £150.
Bob Hemstead, physio, Whyteleafe FC
Merstham FC v Whyteleafe FC
Surrey FA Senior County Cup, 14 February 2017
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that in or around the 80th minute of the fixture Hemstead used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official; and (ii) it is further alleged that following the conclusion of the game Hemstead used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Hemstead was banned from the ground, commencing Monday 27 March, until such time as Whyteleafe FC have completed two first-team matches in approved competitions and fined £150.
Lawrence Yiga, (formerly) Harlow Town FC, currently VCD Athletic
Harlow Town FC v Worthing FC
Isthmian League Premier, 28 January 2017
Breaches of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Yiga’s behaviour in or around the 70th minute of the fixture, constitutes violent conduct.
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
Yiga was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as VCD Athletic have completed 10 first-team matches in approved competitions and fined £350.
Tuesday 28 March
Harlow Town FC
Harlow Town FC v Havant & Waterlooville FC
Isthmian League Premier, 11 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20 – it is alleged that after the end of the fixture, Harlow Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour.
Harlow Town FC has until 5 April 2017 to respond.
Havant & Waterlooville FC
Harlow Town FC v Havant & Waterlooville FC
Isthmian League Premier, 11 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20 – it is alleged that after the end of the fixture, Havant & Waterlooville FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour.
Havant & Waterlooville FC has until 5 April 2017 to respond.
Benjamin Joseph, Harlow Town FC
Harlow Town FC v Havant & Waterlooville FC
Isthmian League Premier, 11 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Joseph’s behaviour in or around the tunnel area after the end of the fixture amounts to violent conduct.
Joseph has until 5 April 2017 to respond.
Monday 27 March
Manchester City FC
Manchester City FC v Liverpool FC
Premier League, 19 March 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 50th minute of the fixture, Manchester City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Manchester City FC was fined £35,000.
William Haining, manager, Ashton United FC
Grantham Town FC v Ashton United FC
Northern Premier League Premier, 28 January 2017
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that in or around the 41st minute of the above fixture Haining used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official; and (ii) it is further alleged that Haining’s language and/or behaviour in or around the tunnel area during half-time was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Wayne Scott, manager, Carlton Town FC
Carlton Town FC v Shaw Lane Association FC
Northern Premier League Division One South, 28 January 2017
Three breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that in or around the 85th minute of the fixture Scott used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee; (ii) it is alleged that Scott's behaviour in refusing to leave the technical area, amounts to improper conduct; and (iii) it is alleged that Scott's behaviour in or around the Match Officials’ changing room after the end of the fixture, amounts to improper conduct.
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
Peter Beadle, manager, Hereford Town FC
Didcot Town FC v Hereford FC
Southern League Division One South & West, 4 March 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Beadle’s language and/or behaviour during the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 (one-match touchline ban and £100 fine) accepted.
David Murphy, coach, Potters Bar Town FC
Ashford Town FC v Potters Bar Town FC
Southern League Central Division, 11 March 2017
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that in or around the 39th minute of the fixture Murphy used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official; and (ii) it is further alleged that following his dismissal from the technical area he used further abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Thursday 23 March
Grant Basey, Cray Wanderers FC
Walton Casuals FC v Cray Wanderers FC
Isthmian League Division One South, 11 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 82nd minute of the fixture Basey used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 not accepted, paper hearing was held.
Not truly exceptional. Standard Penalty 1 applies (a one-match touchline ban, effective immediately, and a £100 fine).
Leon Johnson, Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – it is alleged that Johnson entered into a Representation Contract with a minor without the ‘additional authorisation’ to deal with minors.
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested.
Johnson was immediately suspended from all intermediary activity for 30 days, fined £300 and warned as to his future conduct.
Paul Brown, manager, Chester-Le-Street Town FC
Atherton LR v Chester-Le-Street Town FC
Buildbase FA Vase, 22 October 2016
Two breaches of FA Rule E8 – (i) it is alleged that Brown bet on the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of, or occurrence in, the above football match which he was participating in, in breach of FA Rule E8(2)(a)(i)(A); (ii) it is further alleged that Brown either directly or indirectly, instructed, permitted, caused or enabled a person to bet on the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of, or occurrence in, the above football match which he was participating in, in breach of FA Rule E8(2)(a)(i)(A).
Charges admitted, paper hearing requested.
Brown was immediately suspended from all football and football related activity for three months, fined £750 and warned as to his future conduct.
Aaron Reynolds, Chester-Le-Street Town FC
Atherton LR v Chester-Le-Street Town FC
Buildbase FA Vase, 22 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E8 – it is alleged that Reynolds bet on the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of, or occurrence in, the above football match which he was participating in, in breach of FA Rule E8(2)(a)(i)(A).
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Reynolds was immediately suspended from all football and football related activity for 14 days, fined £200 and warned as to his future conduct.
George Willis, Gainsborough Trinity FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 – it is alleged that between 13May 2016 and 17 October 2016, Willis placed 111 bets on the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of, or occurrence in, a football match or competition whilst being a Participant.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Willis was fined £600 and warned as to his future conduct.
Greenwich Borough FC
Greenwich Borough FC v Molesey FC
Isthmian League Division One South, 7 January 2017
Two breaches of FA Rule E20(a) – (i) it is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Greenwich Borough FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion; and (ii) it is further alleged that after the end of the fixture, Greenwich Borough FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Greenwich Borough FC was fined £400.
Molesey FC
Greenwich Borough FC v Molesey FC
Isthmian League Division One South, 7 January 2017
Two breaches of FA Rule E20(a) – (i) it is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Molesey FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion; and (ii) it is further alleged that after the end of the fixture, Molesey FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour.
No response, paper hearing was held.
Charge proven. Molesey FC was fined £600.
Josh Andrew, Molesey FC
Greenwich Borough FC v Molesey FC
Isthmian League Division One South, 7 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Andrew's behaviour after the end of the fixture constitutes violent conduct considered sufficiently serious to warrant an additional sanction.
No response, paper hearing was held.
Charge proven. Andrew was suspended from all domestic club football, commencing Monday 27 March, until such time as Molesey FC have completed five first-team matches in approved competitions and fined £100.
Adam Scott, Worksop Town FC
FC Bolsover v Retford FC
Central Midlands Football League, 11 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule C1(i)(i) – it is alleged that Scott failed to comply with FA Rule C1(i)(i) in that he played for Retford FC in the above fixture whilst registered at Worksop Town FC.
No response, paper hearing was held.
Proven: Suspended from all domestic club football, commencing Monday 27th March, until such time as Worksop Town FC have completed three first team matches in approved competitions. Fined £75.
Leyton Orient FC
Leyton Orient FC U19s v AFC Bournemouth U19s
Youth Alliance Cup, 4 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Leyton Orient FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Leyton Orient FC was fined £650.
AFC Bournemouth
Leyton Orient FC U19s v AFC Bournemouth U19s
Youth Alliance Cup, 4 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, AFC Bournemouth failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
AFC Bournemouth was fined £750.
Samuel Finley, AFC Fylde
AFC Fylde v Kidderminster Harriers FC
National League – North, 18 March 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Finley’s behaviour in returning to the pitch to celebrate having been dismissed by the Match Referee amounts to improper conduct.
Finley has until 31 March 2017 to respond.
Wednesday 22 March
Neil Saxton
Four breaches of FA Rule E1(b) – it is alleged that Saxton entered into Representation Contract with four minors without having obtained ‘additional authorisation’ to deal with minors contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries.
Saxton has until 30 March 2017 to respond.
AFC Fylde
AFC Fylde v Kidderminster Harriers FC
National League – North, 18 March 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20 – it is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, AFC Fylde failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
AFC Fylde has until 30 March 2017 to respond.
Kidderminster Harriers FC
AFC Fylde v Kidderminster Harriers FC
National League – North, 18 March 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20 – it is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, Kidderminster Harriers FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Kidderminster Harriers FC has until 30 March 2017 to respond.
Rob Dray, coach, Taunton Town FC
Slimbridge AFC v Taunton Town FC
Southern League South & West Division, 18 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 75th minute of the fixture Mr Dray used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 (one-match touchline suspension and £100 fine) accepted.
Sam Elkins, Didcot Town FC
Didcot Town FC v Hereford FC
Southern League Division One South & West, 4 March 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Elkins’ behaviour in or around the 88th minute of the fixture in pushing a steward amounts to improper and/or violent conduct.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Sam Parish, coach, Didcot Town FC
Didcot Town FC v Hereford FC
Southern League Division One South & West, 4 March 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Parish’s behaviour following the abandonment of the fixture in throwing a football into the crowd amounts to improper and/or violent conduct.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Tuesday 21 March
Tom Huddlestone, Hull City AFC
Everton FC v Hull City AFC
Premier League, 18 March 2017
Dismissed for serious foul play
Claim made for wrongful dismissal
Claim unsuccessful. Huddlestone’s three-match suspension remains in place.
Paul Rushton, kitman, Salford City FC
Gloucester City FC v Salford FC
National League – North, 11 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture Rushton used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Official.
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 (one-match touchline ban and a £200 fine) accepted.
George Bennett, Basingstoke Town FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 – it is alleged that between 20 October 2016 and 29 January 2017, Bennett placed 73 bets on the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of, or occurrence in, a football match or competition whilst being a Participant in breach of FA Rule E8(1)(a)(i).
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Jimmy Bullard, manager, Leatherhead FC
Tonbridge Angels FC v Leatherhead FC
Isthmian League Premier, 31 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Bullard’s language and/or behaviour in or around the 70th minute of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
No response, paper hearing to be convened.
David Murphy, coach, Potters Bar Town FC
Ashford Town FC v Potters Bar Town FC
Southern League Central Division, 11 March 2017
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 39th minute of the fixture Murphy used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official; and (ii) it is further alleged that following his dismissal from the technical area he used further abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Murphy has until 29 March 2017 to respond.
Myles Stephenson, Northwood FC
Northwood FC v Chalfont St Peter FC
Southern League Central Division, 25 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that following his dismissal Stephenson used abusive and/or insulting words in respect of the Match Officials.
Stephenson has until 29 March 2017 to respond.
Jon Meakes, assistant manager, Chesham United FC
Chesham United FC v Leamington FC
Southern League Premier Division, 18 February 2017
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that at half time of the fixture Meakes used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official; and (ii) it is further alleged that in the boardroom after the fixture Meakes used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Meakes has until 29 March 2017 to respond.
Adam Stevens, manager, Grantham Town FC
Stafford Rangers FC v Grantham Town FC
Northern Premier League Premier, 21 January 2017
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that Stevens’ behaviour upon entering the opposition technical area in or around the 22nd minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct; and (ii) it is further alleged that Stevens’ behaviour following his dismissal amounts to improper conduct.
Stevens has until 29 March 2017 to respond.
Hendon FC
Grays Athletic FC v Hendon FC
Isthmian League Premier, 4 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Hendon FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Hendon FC has until 29 March 2017 to respond.
Grays Athletic FC
Grays Athletic FC v Hendon FC
Isthmian League Premier, 4 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Grays Athletic FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Grays Athletic FC has until 29 March 2017 to respond.
Jamie Stuart, manager, Grays Athletic FC
Grays Athletic FC v Hendon FC
Isthmian League Premier, 4 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that after the end of the fixture Stuart used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee.
Stuart has until 29 March 2017 to respond.
James Cross
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – it is alleged that Cross entered into a Representation Contract with a minor without the ‘additional authorisation’ to deal with minors contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries.
Cross has until 29 March 2017 to respond.
Monday 20 March
Tony Gay, coach, Thurrock FC
Ware FC v Thurrock FC
Isthmian League Division 1 North, 3 December 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3(1) – it is alleged that at the end of the fixture, Gay used abusive and/or insulting words towards Match Official Craig Pullen, 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 denied, paper hearing requested.
“Aggravated Breach” element of the charge found not proven. Abusive/insulting elements of the charge found proven. Gay was suspended from the touchline, commencing Monday 20 March, until such time as Thurrock FC have completed two first-team matches in approved competitions, and fined £100.
Kershaney Samuels, Merstham FC
Havant & Waterlooville FC v Merstham FC
Isthmian League Premier, 25 February 2017
Leiston FC v Merstham FC
Isthmian League Premier, 28 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Samuels failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the above fixtures.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Charge proven. Samuels was suspended from all domestic club football, commencing Monday 27 March, until such time as Merstham FC have completed one first-team match in an approved competition, and fined £50.
Merstham FC
Havant & Waterlooville FC v Merstham FC
Isthmian League Premier, 25 February 2017
Leiston FC v Merstham FC
Isthmian League Premier, 28 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Merstham FC failed to comply with an automatic suspension in that Samuels participated in the above fixtures.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Charge proven. Merstham FC was fined £100.
Terry Spillane, manager, Aveley FC
Aveley FC v Waltham Abbey FC
Isthmian League Division One North, 28 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute Spillane used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Spillane was banned from the ground, commencing Monday 27 March, until such time as Aveley FC have completed two first-team matches in approved competitions, and fined £100.
Friday 17 March
Manchester United FC
Chelsea FC v Manchester United FC
Emirates FA Cup, 13 March 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 35th minute of the fixture, Manchester United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 (£20,000 fine) accepted.
Graham Alexander, manager, Scunthorpe United FC
Gillingham FC v Scunthorpe United FC
Football League 1, 11 March 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that following the end of the fixture, on the field of play, Alexander used abusive and/or insulting language towards a Match Official.
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 (£1,000 fine and one-match touchline ban) accepted.
Steve Evans, manager, Mansfield Town FC
Grimsby Town FC v Mansfield Town FC
Football League 2, 18 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 70th minute of the fixture Evans used abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening words towards a Match Official.
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
Threatening element of the charge found not proven. Abusive/insulting elements of the charge found proven. Evans was immediately suspended from the touchline, until such time as Mansfield Town FC have completed one first-team match in an approved competition, and fined £500.
Steve Housham, manager, North Ferriby United FC
Bromley FC v North Ferriby United FC
National League, 11 March 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Housham’s language in or around the 45th minute of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting.
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 (one-match touchline ban and a £250 fine) accepted.
Thursday 16 March
Mark Ellis, Forest Green Rovers FC
Sutton United FC v Forest Green Rovers FC
National League – Premier, 14 March 2017
Dismissed for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity
Claim made of wrongful dismissal
Claim successful. Suspension withdrawn with immediate effect.
Wednesday 15 March
Carlos Carvalhal, manager, Sheffield Wednesday FC
Aston Villa FC v Sheffield Wednesday FC
Football League Championship, 11 March 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 48th minute of the fixture Carvalhal’s behaviour amounts to improper conduct.
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 (£2,000 fine) accepted.
Tuesday 14 March
Martin Carruthers, manager, Basford United FC
Romulus FC v Basford United FC
Northern Premier League Division 1, 4 February 2017
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that in or around the 85th minute of the fixture Mr Carruthers used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official; and (ii) it is further alleged that following his dismissal from the technical area he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Carruthers has until 22 March 2017 to respond.
Andre McCollin, Tonbridge Angels FC
Harlow Town FC v Tonbridge Angels FC
Isthmian League Premier, 21 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that McCollin’s behaviour in or around the 90th minute of the fixture amounts to violent conduct.
McCollin has until 22 March 2017 to respond.
Friday 10 March
Aston Villa FC (Reserve Team)
Norwich City FC (Reserve Team) v Aston Villa FC (Reserve Team)
Premier League 2 – Division 2, 6 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, Norwich City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Aston Villa FC was fined £2,500.
Norwich City FC (Reserve Team)
Norwich City FC (Reserve Team) v Aston Villa FC (Reserve Team)
Premier League 2 – Division 2, 6 February 2017
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.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Norwich City FC was fined £2,500.
Gary Setchell, (formerly) Manager, King’s Lynn Town FC
King’s Lynn Town FC v Biggleswade Town FC
Southern League Premier Division, 17 January 2017
Three breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that in or around the 91st minute of the fixture that Setchell used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official; (ii) it is alleged that following his dismissal from the technical area Mr Setchell used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official; and (iii) it is further alleged that in the tunnel area following the end of the fixture area Setchell used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Setchell was immediately suspended with a ground ban for two matches, fined £250 and warned as to his future conduct.
Max Worsfold, Staines Town FC
Worthing FC v Staines Town FC
Isthmian League Premier, 13 December 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Worsfold’s language and/or behaviour following his dismissal in the above fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Worsfold was warned as to future conduct.
Jimmy Gray, manager, Barton Rovers FC
Hanwell Town FC v Barton Rovers FC
Southern League Division One Central, 28 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 75th minute Gray used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Gray was immediately banned from the ground, until such time as Barton Rovers FC have completed two first-team matches in approved competitions, and fined £200.
Aaron Rhule, (formerly) Thamesmead Town FC
Wroxham FC v Thamesmead Town FC
Isthmian League Division One North, 21 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that following his dismissal Rhule used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Charge proven. Rhule was suspended from all domestic club football for one match, commencing Monday 13 March, fined £40 and warned as to future conduct.
John McAtee, coach, Shrewsbury Town U19s
Shrewsbury Town Under 19s v Accrington Stanley U19s
Youth Alliance North West Conference, 10 December 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 (1) – it is alleged that at the end of the fixture, McAtee used abusive and/or insulting words towards Accrington Stanley player Zehn Mohammed, 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 race and/or nationality.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
McAtee was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Shrewsbury Town FC have completed three non-first team matches in approved competitions, and fined £100. He must attend an FA education course.
Wayne Hallcro, manager, (formerly) Loughborough Dynamo FC, currently Stamford AFC
Belper Town FC v Loughborough Dynamo FC
Northern Premier League Division One South, 29 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Hallcro’s language and/or behaviour in or around the Match Officials’ changing room after the end of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
No reply. Paper hearing held.
Charge proven. Hallcro was immediately suspended from the touchline, until such time as Stamford AFC have completed two first-team matches in approved competitions and fined £150.
Friday 10 March
Gary Johnson, Manager, Cheltenham Town FC
Cheltenham Town FC v Mansfield Town FC
Football League 2, 4 March 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 17th minute of the fixture Johnson used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 (one-match touchline suspension and a £500 fine) accepted.
Mitch Rose, Newport County AFC
Cambridge United FC v Newport County AFC
Football League 2, 18 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Rose’s behaviour following his dismissal amounts to improper and/or violent conduct.
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested.
Rose was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Newport County AFC have completed five first-team matches in approved competitions, fined £1,000 and warned as to his future conduct.
Newport County AFC
Cambridge United FC v Newport County AFC
Football League 2, 18 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20 – it is alleged that in or around the 89th minute of the fixture, Newport County AFC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrain from provocative behaviour and/or violent conduct.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Newport County AFC fined £2,500 and warned as to its future conduct.
Rod Stringer, manager, Chelmsford City FC
Chelmsford City FC v Concord Rangers FC
National League South, 25 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 84th minute of the fixture Stringer used language which amounts to improper conduct.
Stringer has until 20 March 2017 to respond.
Thursday 9 March
Djair Parfitt-Williams, West Ham United FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 – it is alleged that between 21st August 2016 and 30th October 2016 Parfitt-Williams placed 28 bets on the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of, or occurrence in, a football match or competition whilst being a Participant.
Parfitt-Williams has until 17 March 2017 to respond.
Steve Castle, manager, Royston Town FC
Dulwich Hamlet FC v Royston Town FC
Buildbase FA Trophy, 10 December 2016
Breaches of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Castle's behaviour in or around the 89th minute of the fixture was improper and/or violent.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Marine FC
Marine FC v St Neots Town FC
Buildbase FA Trophy, 12 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 91st minute of the fixture, Marine FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
St Neots Town FC
Marine FC v St Neots Town FC
Buildbase FA Trophy, 12 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 91st minute of the fixture, St Neots Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour.
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested.
Nassim L’Ghoul, St Neots Town FC
Marine FC v St Neots Town FC
Buildbase FA Trophy, 12 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E1 (a) – it is alleged that, contrary to FIFA Laws of the Game – Law 12, in or around the 91st minute of the fixture, L’Ghoul spat at an opponent.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Dan Hutchins, Barton Rovers FC
Barton Rovers FC v Marlow FC
Southern League Division One Central, 10 December 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Hutchins behaviour in or around the 72nd minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
Wednesday 8 March
Tyrone Mings, AFC Bournemouth
Manchester United FC v AFC Bournemouth
Premier League, 4 March 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Mings’ behaviour in or around the 44th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct in circumstances where the standard punishment that would otherwise apply following his dismissal is clearly insufficient.
Mings denied the charge of violent conduct and that the standard punishment that would otherwise apply to the offence of violent conduct is clearly insufficient.
Paper hearing held.
Case proven in respect to the charge of violent conduct. The Commission considered the imposition of the standard penalty to be insufficient and ordered that Mings be suspended for an additional two matches resulting in a suspension of five matches in total. There is no right of appeal.
Tuesday 7 March
Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Manchester United FC
Manchester United FC v AFC Bournemouth
Premier League , 4 March 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Ibrahimovic’s behaviour in or around the 44th minute constitutes violent conduct.
Charge admitted, automatic penalty (three-match suspension) accepted.
AFC Bournemouth
Anti-Doping
Breach of FA Rule E1 – it is alleged that AFC Bournemouth failed to ensure that the Club Whereabouts information was accurate, contrary to Anti-Doping Regulation 14(d).
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
AFC Bournemouth was fined £35,000 and warned as to its future conduct.
Kyle Storer, Cheltenham Town FC
Cheltenham Town FC v Mansfield Town FC
Football League 2, 4 March 2017
Dismissed for serious foul play
Claim made of wrongful dismissal
Claim unsuccessful. Storer’s four-match suspension remains in place.
Crawley Wasps Ladies FC
Breach of FA Rule E1(d) – it is alleged that the club breached regulation 9(1) of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players by registering Marie Gillstroem with The Football Association whilst she was registered with another Association, without an International Transfer Certificate.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Crawley Wasps Ladies FC was fined £200.
Fleetwood Town FC
Breaches of FA Rule C1(g)(x) – it is alleged that on 110 occasions an individual played for Fleetwood Town FC before their transfer had been authorised by The Football Association.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Fleetwood Town FC was fined £5,000 and warned as to its future conduct.
Pru Anele, Northampton Town FC U19s
Northampton Town FC U19s v Leyton Orient FC U19s
Youth Alliance South East Conference, 17 December 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Anaele’s language and/or behaviour following his dismissal after the end of the fixture was improper and/or threatening.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Anele was suspended from all domestic club football, commencing Monday 13 March, until such time as Northampton Town FC have completed four non-first team matches in approved competitions, fined £200 and warned as to his future conduct.
King’s Lynn Town FC
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – it is alleged that King’s Lynn Town failed to comply with FA Rule C1(g)(x) in that Shaun McWilliams played for King’s Lynn Town FC on four occasions between the 16 August 2016 and 25 October 2016 before his temporary transfer had been authorised by The Football Association.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Charge proven. King’s Lynn Town FC was fined £250 and warned as to its future conduct.
Carlton Town FC
Breach of FA Rule E1 (d) – it is alleged that the Club breached Regulation 9 (1) of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players by registering William Mellors-Blair without an International Transfer Certificate.
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested.
Danny Holmes, assistant manager, Wimborne Town FC
Mangotsfield United FC v Wimborne Town FC
Southern League Division One South and West, 28 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 66th minute Mr Holmes used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Matty Holmes, manager, Wimborne Town FC
Mangotsfield United FC v Wimborne Town FC
Southern League Division One South and West, 28 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that at the end of the fixture Holmes used threatening language and/or behaviour towards a Match Official.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Aaron Rhule, Thamesmead Town FC
Wroxham FC v Thamesmead Town FC
Isthmian League Division One North, 21 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that following his dismissal Rhule used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Monday 6 March
Nathan Simpson, Thamesmead Town FC
Tilbury FC v Thamesmead Town FC
Isthmian League Division 1 North, 31 December 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Simpson’s behaviour in the second half of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
Witham Town FC
Witham Town FC v Thamesmead Town FC
Isthmian League Division One North, 12 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Witham Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Charge proven. Witham Town FC was fined £450 and warned as to future conduct.
Thamesmead Town FC
Witham Town FC v Thamesmead Town FC
Isthmian League Division One North, 12 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Thamesmead Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Thamesmead Town FC fined £300 and warned as to future conduct.
AFC Sudbury
Hendon FC v AFC Sudbury
Isthmian League Premier, 21 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, AFC Sudbury failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Charge proven. AFC Sudbury was fined £300 and warned as to its future conduct.
Hendon FC
Hendon FC v AFC Sudbury
Isthmian League Premier, 21 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Hendon FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Hendon FC was fined £600 and warned as to its future conduct.
Callum Laird, Bridgwater Town FC
Southern League Division One South & West, 24 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Mr Laird’s behaviour in or around the 88th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Laird was immediately suspended for a further seven matches (in addition to the standard punishment of three matches for his dismissal), fined £200 and warned as to his future conduct.
Grant Black, manager, Ossett Town FC
Ossett Town FC v Ramsbottom United FC
Northern Premier League Division One North, 7 January 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 73rd minute of the fixture Black used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Charge not proven.
Burscough FC
Two breaches of FA Rule E1(f) – (i) it is alleged that the club failed to comply with an order, requirement, direction or instruction of The Association, namely, to make outstanding payment owed to former Burscough FC player, Michael Monaghan within 7 days of 12 September 2016; and (ii) it is further alleged that the Club failed to comply with an order, requirement, direction or instruction of The Football Association, namely, to make outstanding payment owed to former Burscough FC player, Mark Beesley within 7 days of 12 September 2016.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Charge proven: Burscough FC are to lodge the monies owed by 31 March 2017. The club was fined £500 (£200 of which is suspended, but will be payable should the monies not be lodged by 31 March, or the club commit a similar offence in the next twelve months), and warned as to its future conduct.
Thursday 2 March
Daniel Johnson, Bromley FC
Bromley FC v Braintree Town FC
National League – Premier, 28 February 2017
Dismissed for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity
Claim made for wrongful dismissal
Claim unsuccessful. Johnson’s two-match suspension remains in place.
Lee Minshull, Bromley FC
Bromley FC v Braintree Town FC
National League – Premier, 28 February 2017
Dismissed for serious foul play
Claim made for wrongful dismissal
Claim successful. Suspension withdrawn with immediate effect.
Wednesday 1 March
Leandro Bacuna, Aston Villa FC
Aston Villa FC v Derby County FC
Football League Championship, 25 February 2017
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Bacuna’s behaviour in or around the 94th minute constitutes violent conduct in circumstances where the standard punishment that would otherwise apply following his dismissal is clearly insufficient.
Claim admitted, paper hearing to be convened.
