28 September 2018
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF THE MATCH OFFICIAL BUT REPORTED TO THE FA
Matty Kosylo, Player, FC Halifax Town
FC Halifax Town v Hartlepool United FC
National League
22 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Kosylo’s language and/or behaviour following his dismissal in or around the 56th minute of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT
2 match suspension, effective 28th September 2018; and
£350 fine.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (SCHEDULE B) – NON STANDARD CASE
Rafael Benitez, Manager, Newcastle United FC
Crystal Palace FC v Newcastle United FC
Premier League - 22 September 2018
Pre-Match Press Conference – Friday 21 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that comments made by Mr Benitez about the appointment of the Match Referee during a pre-match press conference, constitutes improper conduct and/or bring the game into disrepute.
Charge admitted. Paper hearing requested.
RESULT
Fined £60,000
27 September 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Paul Phillips, Assistant Manager, Buxton FC
Whitby Town FC v Buxton FC
Northern Premier League
18 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Phillips language and/or behaviour during half-time of the above fixture constitutes improper conduct.
Charge Denied – Personal Hearing requested
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Ian Evatt, Manager, Barrow AFC
Barrow AFC v Gateshead FC
National League
25 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Evatt’s language in or around the tunnel area after the end of the game, was abusive and/or insulting.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One deemed excessive – Paper hearing to be convened
RESULT:
Circumstances not truly exceptional and Standard Penalty 1 is not disproportionately harsh
SP1 applies, 1 match touchline ban
Fined £250
26 September 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Anthony Gerrard, Player, Carlisle United FC
Bury FC v Carlisle United FC
English Football League Two
22 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Gerrard’s behaviour in or around the 51st minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
The participant has until 6:00pm on 1 October 2018 to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Tony Coade, Coach, Lewes FC
Lewes FC v Bognor Regis Town FC
Isthmian Premier League
27 August 2018
Two breaches of FA Rule E3:
• It is alleged that Mr Coade’s language and/or behaviour on the field of play at half-time of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper
• It is alleged that Mr Coade’s language and/or behaviour in or around the tunnel area at half-time of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper
The participant has until 4 October 2018 to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Michael Clegg, Manager, Atherton Collieries FC
Atherton Collieries FC v Kidsgrove Athletic FC
FA Cup
8 September 2018
Two breaches of FA Rule E3:
• It is alleged that in or around the 67th minute of the fixture, Mr Clegg used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee.
• It is alleged that having been dismissed from the technical area, Mr Clegg used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee.
The participant has until 4 October 2018 to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Leon Gutzmore, Coach, Barton Rovers FC
Welwyn Garden City FC v Barton Rovers
Southern League – Division One Central
27 August 2018
Beach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Gutzmore’s language and/or behaviour during the second half of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
The participant has until 4 October 2018 to respond.
25 September 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Exeter City FC
Exeter City FC v Lincoln City FC
English Football League Two
17 May 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20
• It is alleged that Exeter City FC failed to ensure that its spectators and/or persons purporting to be its supporters
o Conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
o Refrained from improper or abusive or threatening or provocative words or behaviour, and/or
o Refrained from encroaching onto the pitch area
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested.
RESULT:
Fined £15,000.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Alan Dowson, Manager, Woking FC
Wealdstone FC v Woking FC
National League South
13 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Dowson’s language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture was improper and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Officials.
Charge Denied – Paper hearing requested.
RESULT:
Proven
3 match touchline ban
Fined £450
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FA (NON FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Connor Belger, Player, Skelmersdale United FC
Skelmersdale United FC v Leek Town FC
Northern Premier League – West
18 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Belger’s behaviour following his dismissal in or around the 82nd minute of the fixture constitutes improper conduct.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested.
RESULT:
3 matches
Fined £100
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Dave Cooke, Manager, Nantwich Town FC
South Shields FC v Nantwich Town FC
Northern Premier League Premier Division
1 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Cooke’s behaviour in the Match Officials changing room following the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
The participant has until 3 October to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
James Robinson, Assistant Manager, Bishop’s Stortford FC
St Neots Town FC v Bishop’s Stortford FC
FA Cup
8 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that after the end of the fixture Mr Robinson used abusive/insulting words towards the Match Official.
The participant has until 3 October to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Frank Sinclair, Assistant Manager, Radcliffe FC
Skelmersdale United FC v Radcliffe FC
Northern Premier League – West Division
12 September 2018
Two breaches of FA Rule E3
• It is alleged that in or around the 68th minute of the fixture Mr Sinclair used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
• It is alleged that following Mr Sinclair’s dismissal from the technical area he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
The participant has until 3 October to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Adam Stevens, Manager, Coalville Town FC
Coalville Town FC v Racing Club Warwick
FA Cup
8 September 2018
Two breaches of FA Rule E3
• It is alleged that during the fixture Mr Stevens’ used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
The participant has until 3 October to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Basil Kabbani, Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Kabbani entered into a Representation Contract with a minor without ‘additional authorisation’ to do so, contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II.
Charge Admitted – Personal hearing requested
24 September 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Mike Stowell, Coach, Leicester City FC
AFC Bournemouth v Leicester City FC
Premier League
15 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area at half time of the fixture, Mr Stowell used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Official.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty 1 deemed excessive - paper hearing to be convened.
RESULT:
Standard penalty 1 disproportionately harsh due to the level of the participant’s income
Fine reduced from £8,000 to £3,250
(1 match touchline ban served on 22/09/2018)
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Grant Hearn, Commercial Manager, East Grinstead Town FC
East Grinstead Town FC v Phoenix Sports FC
Isthmian League – South East
11 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Hearn’s language and/or behaviour in or around the 82nd minute of the fixture, was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge Denied –Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Proven
2 match ground ban
Fined £150
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT INVOLVING MEDIA COMMENTS
Marvin Johnson, Players, Middlesbrough FC
Breach of FA Rule E3(2)
• It is alleged that a comment Mr Johnson posted on his Twitter account on 17 August 2012 was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brought the fame into disrepute.
• It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) includes a reference to an “aggravating factor”, namely gender and/or ethnic origin and/or race, contrary to Rule E3(2).
Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £12,000
Must complete a one to one education course within 4 months.
PARTICIPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST UNDER AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Phoenix Sport FC
Lancing FC v Phoenix Sport
FA Cup
11 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E12 – It is alleged that Phoenix Sport FC failed to comply with an automatic suspension in that Jack Hopkins participated in the above named fixture.
The club has until 6:00pm on Tuesday 25 September to respond.
PARTICIPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST UNDER AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Jack Hopkins, Player, Phoenix Sport FC
Lancing FC v Phoenix Sport
FA Cup
11 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E10 – It is alleged that Mr Hopkins failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the above named fixture.
The participant has until 6:00pm on Tuesday 25 September to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Graham Stack, Player, Eastleigh FC
Hartlepool United FC v Eastleigh FC
National League
15 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Stack’s behaviour during half-time of the above fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Charge Denied – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT:
3 match ground ban (non first team)
Fined £1,100
21 September 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Hartlepool United Football Club
Four breaches of FA Rule E1(b)
• In relation to the transfer of Padraig Amond on 20 June 2016, it is alleged that Hartlepool United FC breached Regulation A3 of FA Regulation on working with Intermediaries in that they agreed to make a payment to EMA8 Management Ltd for Intermediary activity which they intended to conceal and/or misrepresent as a scouting agreement.
• In relation to the transfer of Padraig Amond on 20 June 2016, It is alleged that Hartlepool United FC beached Regulation A6 of FA Regulation on working with Intermediaries in that they provided an IM1/NR form to The FA incorrectly declaring no intermediary was used.
• In relation to the transfer of Lewis Alessandra on 1 July 2016, It is alleged that Hartlepool United FC breached Regulation A3 of FA Regulation on working with Intermediaries in that they agreed to make a payment to David Buncall, for Intermediary Activity which they intended to conceal as a scouting agreement.
• In relation to the transfer of Lewis Alessandra on 1 July 2016, It is alleged that Hartlepool United FC beached Regulation A6 of FA Regulation on working with Intermediaries in that provided an IM1/NR form to The FA incorrectly declaring no intermediary was used.
Charges Denied – Paper Hearing requested
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITIES
Hartlepool United FC
Two breaches of FA Rule E1(b) in relation to the transfer of Nicholas Deverdics.
• It is alleged that the Hartlepool United breached regulations on working with Intermediaries by concealing or misrepresenting the reality and/or substance of matters relating to the above transaction.
• It is further alleged that Hartlepool United FC failed to ensure that all relevant contracts and documents contained the name, signature and registration number of each intermediary carrying out activity in relation to the above transaction.
Charges Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT (overall for both Hartlepool charges)
Denied Charge Proven
Fined £25,000
APPEAL RESULT
Upheld
Fined reduced from £25,000 to £12,500
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Russ Green, Chief Executive of Rochdale FC (Former Chief Executive of Hartlepool FC)
Two breaches of FA Rule E1(b)
• In relation to the transfer of Padraig Amond on 20 June 2016, It is alleged that Mr Green breached Regulation A3 of FA Regulation on working with Intermediaries in that he agreed to make a payment to EMA8 Management ltd for Intermediary Activity which he intended to conceal and/or misrepresent as a scouting agreement.
• In relation to the transfer of Lewis Alessandra on 1 July 2016, It is alleged that Mr Green breached Regulation A3 of FA Regulation on working with Intermediaries in that he agreed to make a payment to David Buncall (of Code 4 Sport Management) for Intermediary Activity which he intended to conceal and/or misrepresent as a scouting agreement.
Charges Admitted – Paper hearing requested
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITIES
Russ Green, Chief Executive of Rochdale FC (Former Chief Executive of Hartlepool FC)
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) in relation to the transfer of Nicholas Deverdics
• It is alleged that Mr Green failed to comply with FA Regulations on working with intermediaries by concealing or misrepresenting the reality and/or substance of matters relating to a transaction.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT (overall for both Russ Green charges)
Suspended from all football and football related activity, effective 16th July 2018 up to and including 30th June 2019
Fined £10,000
APPEAL RESULT
Upheld – sporting and financial sanctions altered
Suspended from all football and football related activity, effective 16th July 2018, for 12 months, with the final 4 months suspended for 2 years
(free to recommence football-related activity 16th March 2019 once immediate suspension is not breached)
Fined £7,500
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
David Buncall, Code 4 Sports Ltd
Two breaches of FA Rule E1(b)
• In relation to the transfer of Lewis Alessandra on 1 July 2016, It is alleged that Mr Buncall breached Regulation A3 of FA Regulation on working with Intermediaries in that he agreed with Russ Green and Hartlepool united FC to conceal and/or misrepresent a payment for intermediary activity as a scouting agreement.
• In relation to the transfer of Lewis Alessandra on 1 July 2016, It is alleged that Mr Buncall beached Regulation A6 of FA Regulation on working with Intermediaries in that he failed to ensure all relevant contracts and documents contained his name, signature and registration number.
Charges Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT
Suspended from all Intermediary Activity, effective 16th July 2018 up to and including 31st August 2019
Fined £5,000
APPEAL RESULT
Upheld – sporting and financial sanctions altered
Suspended from all Intermediary Activity, effective 16th July 2018 up to and including 31st August 2019; however the final 6 months are suspended for 2 years (free to recommence Intermediary Activity 1st March 2019 once immediate suspension is not breached)
Fined £3,500
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITIES
Stephen Chandler
Two breaches of FA Rule E1(b) in relation to the transfer of Nicholas Deverdics
• It is alleged that Mr Chandler failed to comply with FA Regulations on working with intermediaries by concealing or misrepresenting the reality and/or substance of matters relating to a transaction.
• It is further alleged that Mr Chandler failed to ensure that all relevant contracts and documents contained the name, signature and registration number of each intermediary carrying out activity in relation to the above transaction.
Charge 1 Denied, Charge 2 Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT
Charge 1 Proven
Suspended from all Intermediary Activity, effective 16th July 2018 up to and including 31st August 2019
Fined £7,500
APPEAL RESULT
Upheld – sporting and financial sanctions altered
Suspended from all Intermediary Activity, effective 16th July 2018 up to and including 31st August 2019; however the final 6 months are suspended for 2 years (free to recommence Intermediary Activity 1st March 2019 once immediate suspension is not breached)
Fined £2,500
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK CHARGE) – STANDARD CASE
Nikki Bull, Manager, Leatherhead FC
Leatherhead FC v Haringey Borough FC
Isthmian League
18 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Bull’s behaviour after the end of the fixture constitutes improper conduct.
The participant has until 6:00pm on 1 October 2018 to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK CHARGE) – NON STANDARD CASE
Tom Loizou, Manager, Haringey Borough FC
Leatherhead FC v Haringey Borough FC
Isthmian League
18 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Loizou’s behaviour after the end of the fixture constitutes improper conduct.
The participant has until 6:00pm on 1 October 2018 to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Mark Cooper, Manager, Forest Green Rovers FC
Forest Green Rovers FC v Port Vale FC
English Football League 2
8 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Cooper’s language at the end of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Official.
Charge Denied – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT:
Proven
3 match touchline ban
Fined £1,000
PARTICIPATING IN FIXTURES WHILST UNDER AN FA SUSPENSION
Whyteleafe FC
Breach of FA Rule E12 – It is alleged that Whyteleafe FC have failed to comply with an FA suspension in that Adekunie Odtolu participated in the below two fixtures
Whyteleafe FC v Guernsey FC
Isthmian South East
11 August 2018
Saltdean United FC v Whyteleafe FC
FA Cup
4 September 2018
Charge Denied –Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Proven
Fined £300
PARTICIPATING IN FIXTURES WHILST UNDER AN FA SUSPENSION
Adekunle Odutolu, Player, Whyteleafe FC
Breach of FA Rule E12 – It is alleged that Mr Odutolu failed to comply with an FA suspension in that he participated in the below two fixtures:
Whyteleafe FC v Guernsey FC
Isthmian South East
11 August 2018
Saltdean United FC v Whyteleafe FC
FA Cup
4 September 2018
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Suspended from all football and football related activity, effective from 10th December 2020 running up to and including 9th December 2022
Fined £100.
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Wycombe Wanderers FC
Wycombe Wanderers FC v Oxford United FC
English Football League One
15 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule e20 – It is alleged that in or around the 76th minute of the fixture, Wycombe Wanderers FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£2,500 fine)
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Oxford United FC
Wycombe Wanderers FC v Oxford United FC
English Football League One
15 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule e20 – It is alleged that in or around the 76th minute of the fixture, Oxford United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£2,500 fine)
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Mike Stowell, Coach, Leicester City FC
AFC Bournemouth v Leicester City FC
Premier League
15 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area at half time of the fixture, Mr Stowell used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Official.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty 1 deemed excessive - paper hearing to be convened.
19 September 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Reuben Kester, Player, formerly of Luton Town FC U19s
Swindon Town FC U19s v Luton Town FC U19s
National (U19) Football Youth Development League
Wednesday 21 February 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3(2)
• It is alleged that in or around the 43rd minute of the fixture, Mr Kester used abusive and/or insulting behaviour towards an opposition player contrary to FA Rule E3(1).
• It is further alleged that this breach is an ‘aggravated breach’ as defined in Rule E3(2), as it included an implied reference to ethnic origin and/or race.
The participant has until 27 September 2018 to respond.
18 September 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Mark Stevens, Match Official
Beaconsfield Town FC v Fleet Town FC
Evo-Stick South East
17 February 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that prior to kick off in the above fixture, Mr Stevens used abusive and/or insulting words towards another Match Official 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 reference to race and/or ethnic origin.
Charge Denied – Personal Hearing requested
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Mark Cooper, Manager, Forest Green Rovers FC
Forest Green Rovers FC v Port Vale FC
English Football League 2
8 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Cooper’s language at the end of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Official.
Charge Denied – Paper Hearing requested
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) –STANDARD CASE
Gary Meakin, Manager, Beaconsfield Town FC
Weymouth FC v Beaconsfield Town FC
Southern League – Premier Division South
18 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Meakin’s language and/or behaviour in or around the 60th minute of the fixture was improper and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Official.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (1 match touchline ban, £150 fine)
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FA (NON FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Connor Belger, Player, Skelmersdale United FC
Skelmersdale United FC v Leek Town FC
Northern Premier League – West
18 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Belger’s behaviour following his dismissal in or around the 82nd minute of the fixture constitutes improper conduct.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Frank Lampard, Manager, Derby County
Rotherham United FC v Derby County FC
English Football League Championship
15 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Lampard’s behaviour in or around the 77th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£2,00 fine)
13 September 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Alan Dowson, Manager, Woking FC
Wealdstone FC v Woking FC
National League South
13 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Dowson’s language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture was improper and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Officials.
Charge Denied – Paper hearing requested.
12 September 2018
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Preston North End FC
Preston North End FC v Bolton Wanderers FC
English Football League Championship
1 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that on the field of play after the end of the fixture, Preston North End FC failed to ensure that its player conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested.
RESULT:
Fined £12,500
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Bolton Wanderers
Presenton North End FC v Bolton Wanderers FC
English Football League Championship
1 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that on the field of play after the end of the fixture, Bolton Wanderers FC failed to ensure that its player conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested.
RESULT:
Fined £8,000
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Tom Parrinello, Coach, Bristol Rovers FC U19s
Bristol Rovers FC U19s v Yeovil Town FC U19s
Youth Alliance South West Conference
4 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Parrinello’s language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture constitutes improper conduct.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £300
11 September 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Shaun Derry, Coach, Oxford United FC
Sunderland AFC v Oxford United FC
English Football League One
1 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Derry’s language and/or behaviour in or around the 20th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
Charge Admitted –Personal Hearing requested.
RESULT:
1 match touchline ban
Fined £1,000
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (SCHEDULE B) – NON STANDARD CASE
Lee Bowyer, Manager, Charlton Athletic FC
Charlton Athletic v Peterborough United
21 August 2018
English Football League One
Post-Match Interview (Press Conference)
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that comments made by Mr Bowyer during the post-match interview on the above fixture constitutes improper conduct in that they question the integrity of the Match Official and/or bring the game into disrepute.
Charge admitted –Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £1,500
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Charlton Athletic FC
Southend United FC v Charlton Athletic FC
English Football League One
1 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, Charlton Athletic 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.
RESULT:
Fined £5,000
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Southend United FC
Southend United FC v Charlton Athletic FC
English Football League One
1 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, Southend United 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.
RESULT:
Fined £5,000
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Harry Kewell, Manager, Notts County FC
Exeter City FC v Notts County FC
English Football League 2
8 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Kewell’s conduct towards the Match Referee in or around the 74th minute was improper.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£500 fine)
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Conor Hayden, Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Hayden entered into a Representation Contract with a minor before the 1st day in January of the year of the Player’s sixteenth birthday contrary to Regulation B8 of The FA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries 2017-18.
Charge Denied – Personal Hearing requested
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Louis Langdown, Manager, AFC Totton
Highworth Town v AFC Totton
Southern League - Division One South
18 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Langdown’s language and/or behaviour in or around the 81st minute of the above fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge Denied – Personal Hearing requested
10 September 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Rod Stringer, Manager, Chelmsford City FC
Dartford FC v Chelmsford City FC
National League South
7 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Stringer’s behaviour in or around the 24th minute of the fixture was improper.
Charge Denied – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT
Proven
3 match ground ban
£500 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Adam Flanagan, Manager, Dartford FC
Dartford FC v Chelmsford City FC
National League South
7 August 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Flanagan’s behaviour in or around the 24th minute of the fixture was improper.
Charge Denied – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT
Proven
2 match suspension. First game a ground ban and second game a touchline ban
£400 fine
5 September 2018
MISTAKEN IDENTITY
Ryan Jackson
Colchester United FC
Cheltenham Town FC v Colchester United FC
English Football League 2
1 September 2018
Offence: C1 – Unsporting Behaviour (Foul Tackle)
RESULT
Deemed Mistaken Identity
C1 Caution removed from Ryan Jackson & transferred to Luke Prosser
Luke Prosser now immediately suspended for 1 match after receiving two cautions in the same game
CLAIM FOLLOWING A DISMISSAL WHERE STANDARD PUNISHMENT CLEARLY INSUFFICIENT
Tom Leighton, Watford FC
Nottingham Forest FC U23s v Watford FC U23s
Professional Development League – North
24 August 2018
It is alleged that Mr Leighton’s behaviour in or around the 89th minute constitutes serious foul play in circumstances where the standard punishment that would otherwise apply following your dismissal is clearly insufficient.
Claim Admitted – Paper hearing to be convened.
RESULT 8 matches in total
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (SCHEDULE B)
Weston Super Mare FC
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Weston Super Mare FC failed to comply with FA Rule E1(d), in that the club played the player, Jarrad Welch, on the above dates without the required international clearance, in accordance with FIFA Regulations in 29 fixtures between 5 August 2017 to 28 April 2018.
Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested.
RESULT £750 fine
4 September 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Glan Letheren, Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Letheren conducted Intermediary Activity of behalf of a player before the 1st day in January of the year of that players sixteenth birthday contrary to Regulation B8 of The FA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries 2017-18.
Charge Denied – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Immediately suspended from all intermediary activity running up to and including 1st February 2019
Fined £500
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Sheffield Wednesday FC
Mansfield Town FC v Sheffield Wednesday FC
Friendly Match
24 July 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 88th minute of the fixture and/or full time, Sheffield Wednesday 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.
RESULT
£20,000 Fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Mansfield Town FC
Mansfield Town FC v Sheffield Wednesday FC
Friendly Match
24 July 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 88th minute of the fixture and/or full time, Mansfield 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 – Paper hearing requested.
RESULT
£3,000 Fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Fernando Forestieri, Player, Sheffield Wednesday FC
Mansfield Town FC v Sheffield Wednesday FC
Friendly Match
24 July 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Forestieri’s conduct after the end of the fixture was improper and/or violent.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested.
RESULT
£25,000 Fine & suspended for 3 first team competitive matches
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Jacob Mellis, Player, Mansfield Town FC
Mansfield Town FC v Sheffield Wednesday FC
Friendly Match
24 July 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Mellis’ conduct after the end of the fixture was improper and/or violent.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested.
RESULT
£1,500 Fine & suspended for 3 first team competitive matches
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT INVOLVING MEDIA COMMENTS
Marvin Johnson, Players, Middlesbrough FC
Breach of FA Rule E3(2)
• It is alleged that a comment Mr Johnson posted on his Twitter account on 17 August 2012 was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brought the fame into disrepute.
• It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) includes a reference to an “aggravating factor”, namely gender and/or ethnic origin and/or race, contrary to Rule E3(2).
Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) –STANDARD CASE
Nottingham Forest FC
Brentford FC v Nottingham Forest FC
English Football League Championship
1 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Nottingham Forest FC failed to ensure that its players conduct themselves in an orderly fashion.
The club has until 6:00pm on 7 September 2018 to respond.
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) –STANDARD CASE
Brentford FC
Brentford FC v Nottingham Forest FC
English Football League Championship
1 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Brentford FC failed to ensure that its players conduct themselves in an orderly fashion.
The club has until 6:00pm on 7 September 2018 to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Steve Evans, Manager, Peterborough United FC
Peterborough United FC v Doncaster Rovers FC
English Football League One
1 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture, Mr Evans was dismissed from the technical area for a second stage one breach of the technical area code of conduct.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£1,000 fine)
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Paul Raynor, Coach, Peterborough United FC
Peterborough United FC v Doncaster Rovers FC
English Football League One
1 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture Mr Raynor used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Fourth Official.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (1 match touchline ban, £1,000 fine)
