28 June 2019
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Thomas Boyo, Registered Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(B) - It is alleged an approach to Player, in relation to Intermediary activity was made, before the 1st day in January of the year of that Player’s sixteenth birthday contrary to Regulation B8 of the FA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries 2018-19 (p.339 FA Handbook 2018-2019).
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Simon Maurer, Registered Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(B) - alleged that the intermediary entered into a Representation Contract without ‘additional authorisation’ to deal with minors contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries (p.347 FA Handbook).
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested.
RESULT
4 months suspension from all Intermediary Activity
£750 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2)
Tom Pope, Player, Port Vale FC
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 - alleged that comments, made by the participant, were abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute contrary to Rule E3 (1).
Charge Admitted, Personal Hearing requested.
RESULT
£2000 fine
24 June 2019
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Nathan Baker, Former Player, Abbingdon United FC.
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – it is alleged the participant breached FA Rule E8 in respect of 118 bets placed on football matches between 17 February 2018 and 26 January 2019.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
6 months suspension from all football and football-related activity
£250 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Nathan Koo Boothe, Player, Three Bridges FC.
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, the participant’s language towards a match official was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
2 Match Touchline Ban
£150 fine
21 June 2019
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO TWO BREACHES OF FA RULE E1(b) RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Daniel Jehwo, Intermediary
Two breaches of FA Rule E3:
- It is alleged that Mr. Jehwo entered into Representation Contracts with two players under the age of 18 without ‘additional authorisation’ to deal with minors contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries (p.347 FA Handbook).
RESULT
£500 fine
9 months suspension from all Intermediary Activity
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Mark Bitmead, Former Player, Harrow Borough FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 – It is alleged that Mr. Bitmead placed 265 bets on football matches between 2nd January 2015 and 26th March 2019.
RESULT
£125 fine
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING (NON-FAST TRACK)
Jacques Le Bars, Director, Hampton & Richmond Borough FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 20 bets placed on football matches between 24 October 2017 and 02 April 2019.
The participant has until 24th June 2019 to respond.
19 June 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 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 (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 Neate’s language towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or called into question their integrity.
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING (NON-FAST TRACK)
Thomas John, Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach, Southampton FC
Breach of FA Rule E1 - misconduct in respect of 339 bets placed on football matches between 10 May 2013 and 06 April 2019.
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested.
18 June 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Sam Holtby, PR & Social Media Officer, Hull City FC
Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) - breach of FA Rule E8 in respect of 240 bets placed on football matches between 19 September 2015 and 03 March 2019.
Charge admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Gary Hake, Director, Chatham Town FC
Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) - breach of FA Rule E8 in respect of 40 bets placed on football matches between 06 November 2017 and 16 February 2019.
Charge admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO MEDIA COMMENTS
Aaron Roberts, Former Player, Bromsgrove Sporting FC
Breach of FA Rule E3 - image the participant posted and following comments, were abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute, contrary to Rule E3(1).
Charge admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
17 June 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Dover Athletic FC
Two breaches of FA Rule E1(b)
• It is alleged that Dover Athletic FC breached Regulation A3 of FA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries in that they sought to conceal the involvement of Intermediaries in respect of the transfer of Bedsente Gomis
• It is alleged that Dover Athletic FC breached Regulation A6 of FA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries in that they provided an IM1/NR form to The FA incorrectly declaring no Intermediary was used in the transfer of Bedsente Gomis.
Charge Denied – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT
Both charges proved
£5,000 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
John Tranter, Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b)
• It is alleged that Mr Tranter breached Regulation A6 of FA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries in that in that he failed to ensure all relevant contract and documents contained his name, signature and registration number in relation of the transfer of Bedsente Gomis
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
Suspended from all Intermediary Activity until 01/02/2020
£1,000 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Natasha Cox, Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b)
• It is alleged that Ms Cox breached Regulation A6 of FA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries in that in that she failed to ensure all relevant contract and documents contained his name, signature and registration number in relation of the transfer of Bedsente Gomis
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
Suspended from all Intermediary Activity until 01/02/2020
£1,000 fine
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 the participant had been dismissed, his behaviour amounted to improper conduct.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
2 matches
Fined £100
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 (NON-FAST TRACK) –STANDARD CASE
John Coventry, Manager, East Thurrock United FC
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.
Charge admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
RESULT
Mitigation not truly exceptional, standard penalty not disproportionately harsh
Standard penalty 1 applies
1 match touchline ban
Fined £200
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Dulwich Hamlet FC
Eastbourne Borough FC v Dulwich Hamlet FC
National League – South
1 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that following the conclusion of the above fixture Dulwich Hamlet FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
£800 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Eastbourne Borough FC
Eastbourne Borough FC v Dulwich Hamlet FC
National League – South
1 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that following the conclusion of the above fixture Eastbourne Borough FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Denied – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
Proven
£600 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Sanchez Ming, Player, Dulwich Hamlet FC
Eastbourne Borough FC v Dulwich Hamlet FC
National League – South
1 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Mr Ming’s behaviour constitutes violent conduct.
Charge Denied – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT
Proven
6 match suspension
£300 fine
Please note the Chairman of the Regulatory Commission has set the sanction aside, until:
a) Mr Ming confirms in writing that he no longer wishes to appeal
b) The timeframe for Mr Ming to submit a completed appeal expires
c) The outcome of any appeal is known
14 June 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Neil Speight, Former 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, the participant’s language towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or called into question their integrity.
Charge Denied – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
Proven
2 match ground ban
£300 fine
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Northwood FC, Isthmian League - South Central
Molesey FC v Northwood FC
Isthmian League - South Central
27 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) - It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Northwood FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge admitted – Standard Penalty accepted.
13 June 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
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 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
12 June 2019
BREACH OF FA RULE E3
Joshua Falkingham, Player, Harrogate Town AFC
Harrogate Town AFC v Maidenhead United FC
National League Premier
16th March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards, 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), asthe participant made reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race.
Charge denied, Personal Hearing requested.
RESULT
Charge Not Proven
11 June 2019
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING (NON-FAST TRACK)
Thomas John, Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach, Southampton FC
Breach of FA Rule E1 - misconduct in respect of 339 bets placed on football matches between 10 May 2013 and 06 April 2019.
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested.
RESULT
£400 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO MEDIA COMMENTS (FAST TRACK)
Andrew Kellett, Player, Notts County FC
Breach FA Rule E3 – misconduct in respect of a video posting on the participant’s Instagram account.
Charge Admitted, Personal Hearing requested.
RESULT
£2000 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Adam Robinson, Club Official, Hertford Town FC
Westfield FC v Hertford Town FC
Isthmian League - South Central
16 March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 30th minute of the fixture, Mr Robinson’s language towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or his behaviour amounts to improper conduct.
It is alleged that following Mr Robinson’s dismissal from the technical area, his language towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or his behaviour amounts to improper conduct.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
2 match touchline ban
£150 fine
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD
Jack Smith, AFC Totton
Winchester City FC v AFC Totton
Southern League – Division One South
9 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture in which Mr Smith was dismissed, in/or around the match official’s changing rooms, his behaviour amounted to improper conduct.
It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture in which Mr Smith was dismissed, in/or around the match official’s changing rooms, his language towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
2 match touchline ban
£150 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.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
1 match touchline ban
£100 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
10 June 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Aki Achillea, Chairman, Haringey Borough FC
Bishops Storford 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
Harry Wheeler, Manager, Billericay Town FC
Billericay Town FC v Hampton & Richmond Borough FC
National League – South
6 April 2019
Breach 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.
It is alleged that following Mr Wheeler’s dismissal from the technical area, his language towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or called into question their integrity and/or was improper.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
2 match touchline ban
£400 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
Matthew Drage, 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 Mr Drage’s dismissal, in the area around the match officials changing
room, his 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
7 June 2019
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
6 June 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO A BREACH OF FA RULE E3(2) – STANDARD NON-FAST TRACK CASE
Fernando Forestieri, Player, Sheffield Wednesday FC
Mansfield Town FC v Sheffield Wednesday FC
Pre-Season Friendly
Tuesday 24th July 2018
Breach of FA Rule E – I t is alleged that during the second half of the fixture, Mr. Forestieri used abusive and/or insulting words, contrary to Rule E3(1). It is alleged that this breach of FA Rule E3(1) is an “Aggravated breach” as defined in Rule E3(2), as it included a reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race.
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
RESULT
Proved
6 match suspension
Face to face Education Programme within 4 months
£25,000 fine
Warned as to Future Conduct
Sanction set aside pending Appeal
5 June 2019
MISCONDUCT FOR A BREACH OF FA RULE E3
Daniel Issawi, Match Official
Glossop End Football Club v Radcliffe Football Club
Northern Premier League Division One West
Saturday 23 February 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that prior to the above fixture, Mr. Issawi’s language towards another Match Official was insulting and/or improper, contrary to FA Rule E3 (1).
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
Proven
28 day suspension from all football and football-related activity
Face to Face Education
£100 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Sam Holtby, Participant, Hull City FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 – It is alleged that Mr. Holtby placed 240 bets on football matches between 19 September 2015 and 3 March 2019.
Charge Admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
RESULT
9 months suspension from all football and football-related activity
£450 fine
3 June 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Steve King, Manager, Welling United FC
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.
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Molesey FC v Northwood FC
Isthmian League - South Central
27 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a): it is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, Northwood FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Nil Response
BREACH OF FA PERMANENT SUSPENSION FROM ALL FOOTBALL ACTIVITY
Ben Coomber, Former Player, Barnstaple Town FC
Bideford FC v Barnstaple FC, 16 February 2019, North Devon Football League
Barnstaple Town FC v Sham FC, 2 March 2019, North Devon Football League
Landkey FC v Barnstaple Town FC, 23 March 2019, North Devon Football League
Barnstaple Town FC v Bideford FC, 6 April 2019, North Devon Football League
Barnstaple Town FC v Appledore FC, 9 March 2019, North Devon Football League
Five breaches of FA Rule E10:
It is alleged that failed to comply with suspension by participating as a Player for Barnstaple Town FC under the name of Ben Lawlor on 16 February 2019, 2 March 2019, 9 March 2019, 23 March 2019 and 6 April 2019.
The participant has until 11 June 2019 to provide a response.
