Independent Regulatory Commission decision on Jay Rodriguez charge:
A charge of discriminatory misconduct against West Bromwich Albion’s Jay Rodriguez has been found not proven following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing.
It was alleged that during the game against Brighton & Hove Albion on 13 January 2018, the player used abusive and/or insulting words which included a reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race.
Rodriguez denied the charge and requested a personal hearing which took place at Wembley Stadium [Wednesday 11 April 2018].
Having considered all the evidence, the Independent Regulatory Commission determined that on the balance of probabilities the allegation was not proven.
The full written reasons of the Independent Regulatory Commission can be viewed here.
FA statement in response to decision of the Independent Regulatory Commission regarding Jay Rodriguez charge:
The FA wishes to stress that there has been no suggestion by any party involved in this case that this was a malicious or fabricated complaint. The FA is completely satisfied that this was a complaint made in absolute good faith.
The FA takes all allegations of discrimination extremely seriously and continues to encourage all participants who believe that they have been the subject of or witness to discriminatory abuse to report this through the appropriate channels.
The FA would like to express its full thanks to all parties for their full cooperation during the disciplinary process.
