31 May 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Alexander Harris, Player, formerly of York City FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 – it is alleged that Mr Harris placed 14 bets on football matches between 1-7 March 2019
Charge admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
RESULT
Fined £100
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Dave Cooke, Manager, Nantwich Town FC
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that at half time in the fixture, Mr Cooke’s language and/or behaviour amounted to improper conduct.
Charge admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
RESULT
1 match touchline ban
£100 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Jay Saunders, Manager, Margate FC
Breach of FA Rule E3 –It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Mr Saunders’ language towards the match officials was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty 1 accepted.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Brendan Kelly, Manager, Bromsgrove Sporting FC
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 86th minute of the fixture, Mr Kelly’s behaviour amounted to improper conduct
Charge admitted, Standard Penalty accepted.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Harry Wheeler, Manager, Billericay Town FC
Billericay Town FC v Hampton & Richmond Borough FC
National League – South
6 April 2019
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 -
• It is alleged that in or around the 33rd minute of the fixture, Mr Wheeler’s language towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or called into question their integrity and/or was improper; and
• It is alleged that following his dismissal from the technical area, Mr Wheeler’s language towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or called into question their integrity and/or was improper.
Charges admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
RESULT
1 Match Touchline Ban
£200 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Paul Phillips, Manager, Buxton FC
South Shields v Buxton FC
Northern Premier League Play Offs
30 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture Mr Phillips’ language towards a Match Official was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting.
Charge admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
RESULT
2 match touchline ban
£250 fine
29 May 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Anton Sambrook, Assistant Manager, Banbury United FC
Leiston FC v Banbury United FC
Southern League – Premier Division Central
13 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 13th minute of the fixture, Mr Sambrook used improper language towards a match official.
Charge admitted – standard penalty 1 accepted (£150 fine).
28 May 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Adam Robinson, former Club Official, Hertford Town FC
Westfield FC v Hertford Town FC
Isthmian League – South Central
16 March 2019
Two breaches of FA Rule E3:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 30th minute of the fixture, your language towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or your behaviour amounts to improper conduct; and
2. It is alleged that following your dismissal from the technical area, your language towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or your behaviour amounts to improper conduct.
Charge one admitted, charge two contested – Paper Hearing requested.
RESULT
2 match touchline ban
£150 fine
24 May 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Gareth Hall, Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Hall entered into a Representation Contract with a minor without ‘additional authorisation’ to do so, contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries (p.302 FA Handbook)
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
3 months suspension from all Intermediary Activity
Fined £500
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Matt Drage, Player, Hartley Wintney FC
Merthyr Town FC v Hartley Wintney FC
Southern League – Premier Division South
6 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture and his dismissal, in the area around the match officials changing room, Mr Drage’s language towards to a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
2 match suspension
£100 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Tom Harban, Assistant Manager, Barnsley FC U18s
Charlton Athletic FC U18s v Barnsley FC U18s
U18 Professional Development League
30 March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Harban’s language and/or behaviour during the fixture, called into question the integrity of the Match Official and/or amounts to improper conduct.
Charge Denied – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
2 match touchline ban
Fined £400
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF THE MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FA (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Jack Smith, Player, AFC Totton
Winchester City FC v AFC Totton
Southern League – Division One South
9 April 2019
Two breaches of FA Rule E3
- It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture in which Jack Smith was dismissed, in/or around the match official’s changing rooms, Jack Smith’s behaviour amounted to improper conduct.
- It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture in which Jack Smith was dismissed, in and/or around the match official’s changing rooms, Jack Smith’s language towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
The participant has until 4 June 2019 to provide a response.
RESULT
2 match touchline ban
£150 fine
22 May 2019
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Rob Clark, Waltham Abbey FC
Molesey FC v Waltham Abbey
Isthmian League – South Central
30 March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following your dismissal your words towards a Match Official were abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
2 matches
Fined £75
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Mark Bartley, Manager, Marlow Town FC
Hertford Town FC v Marlow FC
Isthmian League – South Central
23 March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around 82nd minute of the fixture you used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
2 match touchline ban
Fined £200
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Wingate & Finchley FC
Wingate & Finchley FC v Dorking Wanderers FC
Isthmian League – Premier Division
9 March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that at half time in the fixture, Wingate & Finchley 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
RESULT
Fined £450
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Dorking Wanderers FC
Wingate & Finchley FC v Dorking Wanderers FC
Isthmian League – Premier Division
9 March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that at half time in the fixture, Dorking Wanderers 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
RESULT
Proven
Fined £750
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) –NON STANDARD CASE
Darren James, Manager, North Leigh FC
North Leigh FC v Welwyn Garden City FC
Southern League – Division One Central
6 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 81st minute of the fixture, Mr James’ language towards a match Official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
2 match touchline ban
Fined £200
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Jack Fowler, Sunderland Southwick FC
Sunderland Southwick v Ayesbury Flooring
FA Sunday Cup
31 March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 86th minute of the fixture, outside of the stadium Mr Fowler’s behaviour amounts to improper and/or violent conduct.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
3 match suspension
£100 fine
SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2)
Newcastle United FC U23s
Southampton FC U23s v Newcastle United FC U23s
Premier League 2 – Division 2
13 May 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 96th minute of the fixture, Newcastle United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
Fined £5,000
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Gareth Arnison
Breach of FA Rule E8 –It is alleged that Mr Arnison placed 231 bets on football matches between October 2014 and October 2018.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
12 month suspension from all football-related activity
£1,000 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Leigh Bedwell, Player, Didcot Town FC
Yaxley FC v Didcot Town FC
Southern League – Division One Central
20 October 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, as Mr Bedwell left the pitch, his language was abusive and/or insulting and/or his behaviour amounts to improper conduct.
Charge Denied – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
12 month suspension from all football-related activity
£1,000 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Mark Morsley, Manager, AFC Sudbury
AFC Sudbury v Soham Town Rangers FC
Isthmian League – North
6 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 73rd minute of the fixture, Mr Morsley’s language and/or behaviour amounted to improper conduct.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
£200 fine
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Noel Aitkens, player, Leiston FC
Leiston FC v Kettering Town FC
Southern League – Premier Division Central
30 March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in/or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, following Mr Aitkens’ dismissal, his words towards a Match Official were abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge Denied – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
Not Proven
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Steve King, Manager, Welling United FC
Woking FC v Welling United FC
National League South – Play Offs
12 May 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Mr King’s language and/or behaviour towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or called into question their integrity and/or amounted to improper conduct.
Charge admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) –STANDARD CASE
Declan Kelly, Manager, Bromsgrove Sporting FC
Berkhamstead FC v Bromsgrove Sporting FC
Southern League – Division One Central
27 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around 86th minute of the fixture, Mr Kelly’s behaviour amounted to improper conduct.
The participant has until 31 May 2019 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Paul Phillips, Manager, Buxton FC
South Shields v Buxton FC
Northern Premier League Play Offs
30 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture Mr Phillips’ language towards a Match Official was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
2 match touchline ban
£250 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Scott Porter, Manager, Whitstable Town FC
Whitstable Town FC v Phoenix Sports FC
Isthmian League – South East
13 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that during the fixture, Mr Porter’s language and/or behaviour amounted to improper conduct
Nil Response.
RESULT
Proved
2 match touchline ban
£150 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Nathan Koo Boothe, Player, Three Bridges FC
Faversham Town FC v Three Bridges FC
Isthmian League – South East
13 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Mr Koo Boothe’s language towards a match official was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting.
RESULT
2 Match Touchline Ban
£150 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) –STANDARD CASE
John Coventry, Manager, East Thurrock United FC
St Albans City FC v East Thurrock United FC
National League – South
19 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in/or around the 90th minute of the fixture, Mr Coventry’s language towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
RESULT
Mitigation not truly exceptional, standard penalty not disproportionately harsh
Standard penalty 1 applies
1 match touchline ban
Fined £200
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) –STANDARD CASE
Neil Speight, Club Secretary, East Thurrock United FC
St Albans City FC v East Thurrock United FC
National League – South
19 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in following the final whistle of the fixture, Mr Speight’s language towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or called into question their integrity.
RESULT
Proven
2 match ground ban
£300 fine
21 May 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO MEDIA COMMENTS (FAST TRACK 2)
John McGreal, Colchester United FC
Lincoln City FC v Colchester United FC
Saturday 4 May 2019
English Football League Two
Pre-Match Interview
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that comments made by Mr McGreal prior to the above named fixture, relating to the appointment of the Match Referee, constitute improper conduct and/or bring the game into disrepute.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
Fined £300
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Alexander Harris, Player, formerly of York City FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 – it is alleged that Mr Harris placed 14 bets on football matches between 1-7 March 2019.
Charge admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
RESULT
Fined £100
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Sammy Moore, Player, Concord Rangers FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 – it is alleged that Mr Moore placed 912 bets on football matches between 31 August 2014 and 30 January 2019.
RESULT
£1,000 fine
Warning as to future conduct
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Anton Shambrook, Assistant Manager, Banbury United FC
Leiston FC v Banbury United FC
Southern League – Premier Division Central
13 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 13th minute of the fixture, Mr Shambrook used improper language towards a match official.
The participant has until 30 May to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Christopher Neate, Manager, Fleet Town FC
Fleet Town FC v Melksham Town FC
Southern League – Division One South
13 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that at half time in the fixture, Mr Neates’ language towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or called into question their integrity.
RESULT
4 match ground ban
£400 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Dave Cooke, Manager, Nantwich Town FC
Basford United FC v Nantwich Town FC
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
27 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that at half time in the fixture, Mr Cooke’s language and/or behaviour amounted to improper conduct.
RESULT
1 match touchline ban
£100 fine
20 May 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Dan Pringle, Manager, Corinthian Casuals FC
Burgess Hill Town FC v Corinthian Casuals FC
Isthmian League – Premier Division
6 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Mr Pringle’s language towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or called into question their integrity and/or was improper.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (1 match touchline ban, £150 fine)
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Matt Dilger, Coach, Corinthian Casuals FC
Burgess Hill Town FC v Corinthian Casuals FC
Isthmian League – Premier Division
6 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Mr Dilger’s language towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (1 match touchline ban, £150 fine)
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
James Bracken, Coach, Corinthian Casuals FC
Burgess Hill Town FC v Corinthian Casuals FC
Isthmian League – Premier Division
6 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Mr Bracken’s language towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (1 match touchline ban, £150 fine)
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Jamie Byatt, Coach, Corinthian Casuals FC
Burgess Hill Town FC v Corinthian Casuals FC
Isthmian League – Premier Division
6 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Mr Byatt’s language towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or called into question their integrity and/or was improper.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (1 match touchline ban, £150 fine)
17 May 2019
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Reece Prestedge, Player, East Thurrock United FC
East Thurrock United FC v Weston Super Mare FC
National League – South
13 April 2019
Two breaches of FA Rule E3
• It is alleged that following Mr Prestedge’s dismissal, his language and/or behaviour towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
• It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, in the car park, Mr Prestedge’s language and/or behaviour towards the Match Officials was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or called into question their integrity.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
4 matches
Fined £250
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Danny Martin, formerly of Grantham Town
Sutton Coldfield FC v Grantham Town FC
28 April 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3(2)
• It is alleged that following the above match, whilst on the team bus, Mr Martin used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Player, Kevin Da Silva Bastos, 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 Mr Martin made reference to reference to ethnic origin, race and/or nationality.
Charge Denied – Paper Hearing requested
ORIGINAL RESULT:
Proven
5 match ground ban
Face to face education
Fined £500
APPEAL RESULT:
Dismissed
Original decision effective as of 17/05/19
16 May 2019
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Hassan Sheikh, Player, Dunstable Town FC
Dunstable Town FC v Bedford Town
Southern League – Division One Central
6 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following Mr Sheikh’s dismissal, his behaviour amounted to violent and/or improper conduct.
Nil Response.
RESULT
Proved
4 match suspension
£200 fine
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Joe Guest, Player, Yate Town FC
Yate Town FC v Winchester City FC
Southern League – Division One South
6 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture in which Mr Guest was dismissed, in the area outside the match officials changing rooms, his language was improper and/or threatening.
RESULT
Proved
3 match suspension
£150 fine
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Matt Drage, Player, Hartley Wintney FC
Merthyr Town FC v Hartley Wintney FC
Southern League – Premier Division South
6 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture and his dismissal, in the area around the match officials changing room, Mr Drage’s language towards to a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
2 match suspension
£100 fine
15 May 2019
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Waltham Abbey FC
Molesey FC v Waltham Abbey FC
Isthmian League – South Central
30 March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 81st minute of the fixture, Waltham Abbey FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£200 fine)
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Molesey FC
Molesey FC v Waltham Abbey
Isthmian League – South Central
30 March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 81st minute of the fixture, Molesey FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£200 fine)
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Guy Hadland, Manager, Barwell FC
Biggleswade Town FC v Barwell FC
Southern League – Premier Division Central
30 March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 32nd minute of the fixture, Mr Hadland’s language towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (1 match touchline suspension and £150 fine)
14 May 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Craig Robson, Player, Barnet FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 – It is alleged that Mr Robson placed 520 bets on football matches between 26 July 2015 and 22 December 2018 in contravention to FA Rule E1(b).
Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT
1 month suspension from all football related activity (can resume training 1st July 2019)
£4,000 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Gareth Hall, Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Hall entered into a Representation Contract with a minor without ‘additional authorisation’ to do so, contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries (p.302 FA Handbook)
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
3 months suspension from all Intermediary Activity
Fined £500
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Kieron Olsen, Player, Formerly of Carlisle United FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 – It is alleged that Mr Olsen placed 176 bets on football matches between 27 November 2017 and 13 July 2018 in contravention to FA Rule E1(b).
Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT
6 month suspension from all football related activity running up to and including 18th December 2019
£100 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Tom Harban, Assistant Manager, Barnsley FC U18s
Charlton Athletic FC U18s v Barnsley FC U18s
U18 Professional Development League
30 March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Harban’s language and/or behaviour during the fixture, called into question the integrity of the Match Official and/or amounts to improper conduct.
Charge Denied – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
2 match touchline ban
Fined £400
13 May 2019
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Rhys Paul, Player, Greenwich Borough FC
Cray Wanderers FC v Greenwich Borough FC
Isthmian League – South East
7 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged in/or around the 90th minute of the fixture in which Mr Paul had been dismissed, his behaviour amounts to improper conduct.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
2 matches
Fined £100
9 May 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Aki Achillea, Chairman, Haringey Borough FC
Bishops Stortford FC v Haringey Borough FC
Isthmian League – Premier Division
16 March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in the second half of the fixture, Mr Achillea’s language towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or questioned their integrity.
Charge Denied – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT
Proven
3 match-ground ban
£300 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Thomas Boxer, Player, Mildenhall Town FC
Romford v Mildenhall Town FC
Isthmian League – North
9 March 2019
Two Breaches of FA Rule E3
• It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, in the tunnel area, Mr Boxer’s language towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting.
• It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, in the area near the exit of the clubhouse, Mr Boxer’s language towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting.
Nil Response.
RESULT
Proved
4 match suspension
£150 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Jack Fowler, Sunderland Southwick FC
Sunderland Southwick v Ayesbury Flooring
FA Sunday Cup
31 March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 86th minute of the fixture, outside of the stadium Mr Fowler’s behaviour amounts to improper and/or violent conduct.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
3 match suspension
£100 fine
8 May 2019
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Leeds United AFC
Leeds United AFC v Aston Villa FC
English Football League Championship
28 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 72nd minute of the fixture, Leeds United AFC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Denied – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
Proven
Fined £12,500
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Aston Villa FC
Leeds United AFC v Aston Villa FC
English Football League Championship
28 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 72nd minute of the fixture, Aston Villa FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT
Fined £10,000
SURROUNDING MATCH OFFICIAL (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Corinthian Casuals FC
Burgess Hill Town FC v Corinthian Casuals FC
Isthmian League – Premier Division
6 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that near the conclusion of the fixture, following the award of a penalty to Burgess Hill Town FC, Corinthian Casuals FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Malachi Hudson, Player, VCD Athletic FC
Whitstable Town FC v VCD Athletic
Isthmian League – South East
19 March 2019
Two breaches of FA Rule E3
• It is alleged that Mr Hudson’s behaviour in /or around the 30th minute of the fixture, following an act of serious foul play for which he was dismissed, prior to the Match Referee being able to show you the red card, amounts to violent and/or improper conduct.
• It is alleged that following Mr Hudson’s dismissal your behaviour amounts to improper conduct.
Charges denied, paper hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO MEDIA COMMENTS
Bristol Manor Farm FC
Evesham United FC v Bristol Manor Farm FC
Southern West League
Saturday 23 March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3(1) – It is alleged that comments posted on Bristol Manor Farm FC’s official Twitter feed were improper in that they questioned the integrity of the Match Referee or implied bias.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
7 May 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST-TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Patrick Orme, Sports Scientist, Bristol City FC
Barnsley FC (Reserves) v Bristol City FC (Reserves)
Professional Development League – North
5 April 2019
Three breaches of FA Rule E3
• It is alleged that at half time in the fixture, Mr Orme’s language towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
• It is alleged at half time in the fixture, following his dismissal from the technical area, Mr Orme’s language towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
• It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Mr Orme’s behaviour amounts to improper conduct.
Charges 1 & 3 denied – Charge 2 admitted
RESULT
2nd charge proven
2 match ground ban
Fined £500
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Craig Fagan, Manager. Hull City FC U16s
Colchester United FC U16s v Hull City FC U16s
13 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that during the fixture Mr Fagan used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official(s) and/or questioned the integrity of a Match Official(s).
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
Proved
2 match touchline ban
£500 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) –NON STANDARD CASE
Darren James, Manager, North Leigh FC
North Leigh FC v Welwyn Garden City FC
Southern League – Division One Central
6 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 81st minute of the fixture, Mr James’ language towards a match Official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
2 match touchline ban
Fined £200
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) –STANDARD CASE
Harry Wheeler, Manager, Billericay Town FC
Slough Town FC v Billericay Town FC
National League – South
16 March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, outside the Match Officials changing rooms, Mr Wheeler’s language was abusive and/or insulting and/or called into questioned the integrity of the Match Officials and/or his behaviour amounts to improper conduct.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
1 Match Touchline Ban
£200 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Paul Scholes
Breach of FA Rule E8 – It is alleged that Mr Scholes placed 140 bets on football matches between 17th August 2015 and 12 January 2019.
Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested
Result
£8000 fine
Warned as to future conduct
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Trevor Ford, Club Official, Lewes FC
Brightlingsea Regent FC v Lewes FC
Isthmian League – Premier Division
16 March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 88th minute of the fixture, Mr Ford’s language was abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Official and/or his behaviour constitutes improper conduct.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One considered excessive – Paper Hearing to be convened
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO CROWD CONTROL
Arsenal FC
Arsenal FC v Manchester United FC
Premier League
10 March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that Arsenal FC (“the Club”) failed to ensure that its spectator(s), and/ or person(s) purporting to be its supporter(s) or follower(s):
a) Conducted themselves in an orderly fashion; and/or
b) Refrained from improper behaviour; and/or
c) Refrained from encroaching onto the pitch area
Charge Denied – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
Not proven
3 May 2019
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
Jason Shackell, Player, Lincoln City FC
Carlisle United FC v Lincoln City FC
English Football League Two
19 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Shackell’s behaviour towards the Fourth Official following his dismissal from the field of play amounts to improper and/or violent conduct.
Charges Admitted – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT
4 match suspension
Fined £2,000
2 May 2019
SURROUNDING MATCH OFFICIAL (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Gainsborough Trinity FC
Warrington Town FC v Gainsborough Trinity FC
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
30 March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, Gainsborough Trinity FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£300 fine)
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO CROWD CONTROL
Stockport County FC
Stockport County FC v AFC Fylde
FA Trophy
23 March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20
• It is alleged that Stockport County FC (“the Club”) failed to ensure that its spectator(s), and/ or person(s) purporting to be its supporter(s) or follower(s):
a) Conducted themselves in an orderly fashion; and/or
b) Refrained from improper behaviour; and/or
c) Refrained from encroaching onto the pitch area.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
£3,000 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Gary Setchell, Manager, Wisbech Town FC
Tadcaster Albion v Wisbech Town FC
Northern Premier League – East Division
9 March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around 90th minute of the fixture, Mr Setchell’s language and/or behaviour was improper.
‘nil response’ – Paper Hearing to be convened
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO MEDIA COMMENTS
Hamza Choudhury, Player, Leicester City FC
Breach of FA Rule E3(2)
• It is alleged that six comments posted on Mr Choudhury’s Twitter account between 20 June 2013 and 10 May 2014, were abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute, contrary to FA Rule E3(1).
• It is further alleged that this breach of FA Rule E3(1) includes reference to an ‘aggravating factor’, namely ethnic origin and/or race and/or sexual orientation, contrary to FA Rule E3(2).
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested
RESULT
Warned to future conduct
Fined £5,000
Face to face education
SUCCESSFUL DECEPTION OF A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 1) – STANDARD CASE
Patrick Bamford, Player, Leeds United FC
Leeds United AFC v Aston Villa FC
English Football League Championship
28 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Bamford’s behaviour in or around the 72nd minute of the fixture, in committing a clear act of simulation which led to the dismissal of an opponent, amounts to improper conduct.
Charge Denied – Paper Hearing to be convened
RESULT
Proven
2 match suspension
1 May 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Shaun Hinton, Club Secretary, AFC Totton
Slimbridge AFC v AFC Totton
Southern League – Division One South
9 March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Mr Hinton used abusive and/or insulting language towards a match official and/or his behaviour amounts to improper conduct.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
2 match ground ban
Fined £125
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Emily Sawyer, Physiotherapist, Brentwood Town FC
Felixstowe & Walton United FC v Brentwood town FC
Isthmian League – North
23 March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that during the second half of the fixture Ms Sawyer’s language and/or behaviour towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
1 match ground ban
Fined £150
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Stuart Bailey, Fixture Secretary, Thatcham Town FC
Thatcham Town FC v Bideford AFC
Southern League – Division One South
9 March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Mr Bailey’s language and/or behaviour amounts to improper conduct.
‘Nil response’ – Paper hearing to be convened
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO CROWD CONTROL
Corby Town FC
Corby Town Fc v Dunstable Town
Southern League – Division One Central
9 February 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a)
• It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, in the area around the bar, Corby Town FC (“the Club”) failed to ensure that its spectator(s), and/ or person(s) purporting to be its supporter(s) or follower(s):
o Conducted themselves in an orderly fashion; and/or
o Refrained from improper and/or threatening and/or abusive words and/or behaviour.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
Fined £750
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2)
Neil Warnock, Manager, Cardiff City FC
Cardiff City FC v Chelsea FC
Premier League
Post-Match Interview
31 March 2019
Three Breaches of FA Rule E3
• It is alleged that Mr Warnock’s comments in a BBC post-match interview on Sunday 31 March 2019 were improper in that they questioned the integrity of the Match Official and/or implied bias.
• It is alleged that Mr Warnock’s comments in a Sky Sports post-match interview on Sunday 31 March 2019 were improper in that they questioned the integrity of the Match Official and/or implied bias.
• It is alleged that Mr Warnock’s comments in a TalkSport Radio interview on Monday 1 April 2019 constitute improper conduct and/or bring the game into disrepute.
Charges Denied – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT
Proven
Fined £20,000
