31 January 2019
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF THE MATCH OFFICIAL (NON FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Denzel Gerrar, Player, Walton Casuals FC
Walton Casuals FC v Poole Town FC
Southern League – Premier Division South
17 November 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 36th minute of the fixture, Mr Gerrar’s language and/or behaviour towards a Match Official was improper.
Charge Denied – Personal Hearing requested
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Russell Johnson, Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Johnson 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.
The participant has until 8 February 2019 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF THE MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FA (FAST TRACK 2)
Wilfried Zaha, Player, Crystal Palace FC
Southampton FC v Crystal Palace FC
Premier League
30 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Zaha’s behaviour following his dismissal amounts to improper conduct.
RESULT:
One match suspension
Fined £10,000
30 January 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Barry Fry, Director of Football, Peterborough United FC
Two breaches of FA E1(b)
• It is alleged that on 3 August 2017, Mr Fry placed bet(s) on the result and/or progress and/or conduct or any other aspect of, or occurrence in, a football match or competition, in breach of FA Rule E8(1)(a)(i).
• It is alleged that during the 2017/18 season, Mr Fry placed bet(s) on the result and/or progress and/or conduct or any other aspect of, or occurrence in, a football match or competition, in breach of FA Rule E8(1)(a)(i).
Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT:
Suspended from all football and football related activity for 4 months (effective from 1st February 2019 to 31st May 2019)
3 months of the suspension is suspended for 2 years.
Fined £35,000
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO MEDIA COMMENTS
Tom Pope, Player, Port Vale FC
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that comments posted on Mr Pope’s twitter account on 9 January 2019 and 10 January 2019 were abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute.
The participant has until 7 February 2019 to provide a response.
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Accrington Stanley FC
Charlton Athletic FC v Accrington Stanley FC
English Football League One
19 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the tunnel at the end of the fixture, Accrington Stanley FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Charlton Athletic FC
Charlton Athletic FC v Accrington Stanley FC
English Football League One
19 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the tunnel at the end of the fixture, Charlton Athletic FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge Denied – Paper hearing requested
29 January 2019
SURROUNDING MATCH OFFICIAL AND/OR MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Dover Athletic FC
Dover Athletic FC v Bromley FC
National League – Premier
19 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 59th minute of the fixture, Dover Athletic FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £1,500
SURROUNDING MATCH OFFICAIL AND/OR MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Bromley FC
Dover Athletic FC v Bromley FC
National League – Premier
19 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 59th minute of the fixture, Bromley FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £1,250
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) - NON STANDARD CASE
Ed Hensby, Physio, Fleet Town FC
Fleet Town FC v Barnstaple Town FC
Southern League – Division One South
24 November 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, Mr Hensby’s behaviour constitutes improper conduct.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT:
1 match ground ban
Fined £100
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) - NON STANDARD CASE
Christopher Neates, Coach, Fleet Town FC
Fleet Town FC v Barnstaple Town FC
Southern League – Division One South
24 November 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, Mr Neates’ behaviour constitutes improper and/or violent conduct.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT:
3 match ground ban
Fined £100
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) –NON STANDARD CASE
Nathan Jarman, Player, Mickleover Sports FC
Lancaster City FC v Mickleover Sports FC
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
12 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, following Mr Jarman’s dismissal, his language was abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Official.
The participant has until 6 February 2019 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) –NON STANDARD CASE
Anthony Williams, Manager, Chipstead FC
Chipstead FC v Bracknell Town FC
Isthmian League – South Central
5 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following the final whistle, Mr Williams language towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) –STANDARD CASE
Adam Wilde, Assistant Manager, AFC Totton
Evesham United FC v AFC Totton
Southern League – Division One South
19 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following the final whistle, Mr Wilde’s language towards a Match Official was abusive and/or improper and/or implied bias.
The participant has until 6 February 2019 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) –STANDARD CASE
Jamie Cotton, Coach, AFC Totton
Evesham United FC v AFC Totton
Southern League – Division One South
19 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following the final whistle, Mr Cotton’s language towards a Match Official was abusive and/or improper and/or implied bias.
The participant has until 6 February 2019 to provide a response.
SURROUNDING MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Accrington Stanley FC
Charlton Athletic FC v Accrington Stanley FC
English Football League One
19 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) –It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Accrington Stanley FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Denied – Paper Hearing requested.
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Portsmouth FC
Portsmouth FC v Queens Park Rangers FC
The FA Cup
26 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 76th minute of the fixture, Portsmouth FC failed to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Queens Park Rangers FC
Portsmouth FC v Queens Park Rangers FC
The FA Cup
26 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 76th minute of the fixture, Queens Park Rangers FC failed to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
28 January 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Hampton & Richmond Borough FC
• Hampton & Richmond Borough FC v Knaphill FC, FA Youth Cup, 19 September 2018
• Phoenix Sport FC v Hampton & Richmond Borough FC, FA Youth Cup, 17 October 2018
• Cockfosters FC v Hampton & Richmond Borough FC, Middlesex Senior Youth Cup, 17 October 2018
Breach of FA Rule E1(d)
• It is alleged that Hampton & Richmond Borough FC failed to comply with Article 9 of FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players in that the club played the player, Jamie Hope, on the above dates without the required international clearance.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £200
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
RESULT:
Proven
5 match ground ban
Face to face education
Fined £500
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Marvin Shortman, Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Shortman 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.
Charge Denied – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT:
Suspended from all intermediary activity for 4 month, running up to and including 28th May 2019
Fined £250
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Ben Harding, Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Harding entered into a Representation Contract without ‘additional authorisation’ to deal with minors contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Suspended from all intermediary activity for 3 month, running up to and including 28th April 2019
Fined £500
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Gary Norton, Manager, Gresley FC
Loughborough Dynamo FC v Gresley FC
Northern Premier League – East Division
26 December 2018
Three Breaches of FA Rule E3:
• It is alleged that in or around the 60th minute of the fixture Mr Norton’s language was abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Officials.
• It is alleged that Mr Norton’s behaviour in returning to the technical area, after being dismissed, amounts to improper conduct.
• It is alleged that Mr Norton used further abusive and/or insulting language and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Officials after his removal from the Technical Area.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF THE MATCH OFFICIAL (NON FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Connor French, Player, Three Bridges FC
Cray Wanderers FC v Three Bridges FC
Isthmian League – South East
6 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following Mr French’s dismissal his language towards a Match Official was abusive and/or improper.
Charge Denied – Paper Hearing requested
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2)
Hull City FC U23s
Hull City FC U23s v Wolverhampton Wanderers FC U23s
Premier League Cup
21 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 89th minute of the fixture, hull City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2)
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC U23s
Hull City FC U23s v Wolverhampton Wanderers FC U23s
Premier League Cup
21 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 89th minute of the fixture, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Dom Di Paola, Manager, Horsham FC
Haywards Heath Town FC v Horsham FC
Isthmian League – South East
22 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following the final whistle of the fixture, Mr Di Paola’s language towards a Match Official was abusive and/or improper.
The participant has until 5 February 2019 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Adam Westwood, Assistant Manager, Horsham FC
Haywards Heath Town FC v Horsham FC
Isthmian League – South East
22 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following the final whistle of the fixture, Mr Westwood’s language towards a Match Official was insulting and/or improper.
The participant has until 5 February 2019 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Enzo Silvestri, Assistant Manager, AFC Dunstable
AFC Dunstable v Aylesbury FC
Southern League Division One Central
12 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following the half time whistle, Mr Silvestri’s language and/or behaviour towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Raven Constable, Player, Beaconsfield Town FC
Beaconsfield Town FC v Basingstoke Town FC
Southern League – Premier Division South
29 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following the final whistle, Mr Constable’s language and/or behaviour towards a supporter was threatening and/or amounts to violent conduct.
The participant has until 5 February 2019 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Charles Griffin, Manager, Cirencester Town FC
Cirencester Town FC v Blackfield & Langley FC
Southern League – Division One South
19 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 49th minute of the fixture, Mr Griffin’s language and/or behaviour towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (1 match touchline ban, £100 fine)
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
David Unsworth, Manager, Everton FC U23s
Doncaster Rovers FC u23 v Everton FC U23s
Premier League Cup
21 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Unsworth used abusive and/or insulting language towards the Match Referee in or around the 65th minute of the fixture.
The participant has until 5 February 2019 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Brian Jones, Sheffield FA
Breach of FA Rule E3(2)
• It is alleged that comments shared by Mr Jones on his Facebook account on 6 January 2019 were abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute contrary to Rule E3(1).
• It is further alleged that this Breach of FA Rule E3(1) is an aggravated breach as defined in Rule E3(2) as the post made reference to ethnic origin and/or race and/or religion and/or belief.
The participant has until 5 February 2019 to provide a response.
25 January 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Stuart Martyn, Coach, Evesham United FC
Evesham United FC v Cinderford Town FC
Southern League – Division One South
26 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 36th minute of the fixture, Mr Marytn’s behaviour constitutes improper and/or violent conduct.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT:
1 match ground ban
Fined £100
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) –STANDARD CASE
John Pollard, Assistant Manager, Coggleshall Town FC
Coggleshall Town FC
Isthmian League North
10 November 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Pollard’s language and/or behaviour during the fixture was abusive and/or threatening and/or improper.
Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT:
1 match touchline ban
Fined £100
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Martin Dynan, Manager, Three Bridges FC
Cray Wanderers FC v Three Bridges FC
Isthmian League – South East
6 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Dynan’s language and/or behaviour towards the Match Referee following the final whistle of the fixture was abusive and/or improper.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON FAST TRACK) - STANDARD CASE
Barnstaple Town FC
Fleet Town FC v Barnstaple Town FC
Southern League – Division One South
24 November 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, Barnstaple Town 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
Fleet Town FC
Fleet Town FC v Barnstaple Town FC
Southern League – Division One South
24 November 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, Fleet Town 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)
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) - NON STANDARD CASE
Kevin Darch, Manager, Barnstaple Town FC
Fleet Town FC v Barnstaple Town FC
Southern League – Division One South
24 November 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, Mr Darch’s behaviour constitutes improper and/or violent conduct.
Charge Denied – Paper Hearing requested
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Nassim L’Ghoul, Player, Welling United FC
Welling United FC v Wealdstone FC
National League South
3 November 2018
Breach of FIFA Laws of the Game – Law 12
• It is alleged that in or around the 17th minute of the fixture, Mr L’Ghoul spat at an opposition player.
Charge Denied – Personal Hearing requested
INCIDENT OF MISCONUDCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Steve Evans, Manager, Peterborough United FC
Luton Town FC v Peterborough United FC
English Football League One
19 January 2019
Two breaches of FA Rule E3
• It is alleged the Mr Evans’ conduct in or around the tunnel area at half time of the fixture was improper.
• It is alleged that Mr Evans’ language in the Match Official’s changing room following the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Referee
Participant admits Charge 1 but denies Charge 2 – Personal Hearing requested
24 January 2018
INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY THE MATCH OFFICIALS BUT CAUGHT ON VIDEO (FAST TRACK 1) CLAIM THAT THE STANDARD PUNISHMENT WOULD BE CLEARLY INSUFFICIENT
Sam Finley, Player, Accrington Stanley FC
Charlton Athletic FC v Accrington Stanley FC
English Football League One
19 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3
• It is alleged that Mr Finley’s behaviour in or around the 80th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
• The FA claims that the standard penalty that would otherwise apply to this offence (a 3 match suspension) is clearly insufficient.
Participant admits the charge but denies that the standard penalty is clearly insufficient – paper hearing to be convened.
RESULT:
5 match suspension
PARTICIPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST UNDER SUSPENSION
Christopher Hyem, Player, Godmanchester Rovers FC
Godmanchester Rovers FC v Sporting Khalsa FC
FA Vase
5 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E10 – It is alleged that Mr Hyem failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the above fixture.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
1 match touchline ban
Fined £25
PARTICIPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST UNDER SUSPENSION
Godmanchester Rovers FC
Godmanchester Rovers FC v Sporting Khalsa FC
FA Vase
5 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E12 – It is alleged that Godmanchester Rovers FC failed to comply with an automatic suspension by allowing Christopher Hyem to participate in the above fixture.
Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £50
Warned as to future conduct
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Craig Rouse, Assistant Manager, Pontefract Collieries FC
Cleethorpes Town FC v Pontefract Collieries FC
Northern Premier League – East Division
5 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following the half time whistle, Mr Rouse’s language towards the Match Officials was abusive and/or improper.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
1 match ground ban
Fined £150
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Scott Dundas, Manager, Chasetown FC
Chasetown FC v Runcorn Linnets FC
Northern Premier League – West Division
15 December 2018
Two breaches of FA Rule E3
• It is alleged that during the above fixture Mr Dundas used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee.
• It is alleged that following Mr Dundas’ dismissal from the technical area, he used abusive and/or insulting words to the Match Official.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
2 match suspension:
1st match ground ban
2nd match touchline ban
Fined £150
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Hastings United FC
• Sevenoakes Town v Hastings United FC, Isthmian Football League, 27 August 2018
• Hastings United v Phoenix Sports, Isthmian Football League, 1 September 2018
• Hythe Town v Hastings FC, Isthmian Football League, 15 September 2018
• Lewes v Hastings United FC, Isthmian Development Football League, 24 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) - it is alleged that Hastings United FC failed to comply with FA Rule C1(i)(i) and C1(f)(ii) in that they played the player Donny Dullaway on the above dates as a contracted player, without submitting the signed contract to The Association and playing the player without the necessary written confirmation from The Association.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Dulwich Hamlet FC
Hemel Hempstead Town FC v Dulwich Hamlet FC
The National League
8 December 2018
Two Breaches of FA Rule E1(b)
• It is alleged that Dulwich Hamlet FC failed to comply with FA Rule C.1(g)(vii), in that the club did not submit a copy of the appropriate association or league’s temporary form for the player Jason Banton to The Association within five days of its signature.
• It is further alleged that Dulwich Hamlet FC failed to comply with FA Rule C.1(g)(x) in that the Club played the player Jason Banton on the above date as a loan player, without submitting the completed loan documents to The Association and playing the player without the necessary written confirmation from The Association.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Robert Smith, First Team Coach, Chipstead FC
Hertford Town FC v Chipstead FC
Isthmian League – South Central
8 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Smith’s behaviour in or around the 91st minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requesting
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) –STANDARD CASE
Anthony Williams, Manger, Chipstead FC
Hertford Town FC v Chipstead FC
Isthmian League – South Central
8 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 91st minute of the fixture, Mr Williams language towards the Match Referee was abusive and/or improper.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (1 match touchline ban, £100 fine)
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Mark Mckeever, Coach, Weston Super Mare FC
Weston Super Mare FC v Billericay Town FC
National League - South
5 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 88th minute of the fixture, Mr Mckeever’s language towards the Match Referee was abusive and/or insulting.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (1 match touchline ban, £200 fine)
23 January 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Craig Dore, Coach, North Leigh FC
Kidlington fc V North Leigh FC
Southern League – Division One Central
3 November 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 –It is alleged that following the half time whistle Mr Dore’s language towards a match official was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
2 match ground ban
Fined £150
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF THE MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FA
Joshua Gallagher, Player, Chipstead FC
Hertford Town FC v Chipstead FC
Isthmian League – South Central
8 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following Mr Gallagher’s dismissal, his behaviour towards a Match Official amounts to improper conduct and/or violent conduct.
Participant admits that his conduct was improper but denies that it constitutes violent conduct – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT:
8 match suspension
Fined £250
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Martin Prentice, Coach, Chasetown FC
Chasetown FC v Runcorn Linnets FC
Northern Premier League – West Division
15 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Prentice’s behaviour in or around the 90th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
2 match ground ban
Fined £150
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Anthony Buckle, Coach, Chasetown FC
Chasetown FC v Runcorn Linnets FC
Northern Premier League – West Division
15 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Buckle’s behaviour in or around the 90th minute of the fixture amounts to violent and/or improper conduct.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
2 match ground ban
Fined £150
Charge
Wayne Hennessey, Player, Crystal Palace FC
Breach of FA Rule E3
• It is alleged that the gesture which Mr Hennessey made that was capture by a photograph and posted on the Instagram of account of Max Meyer was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute, 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 includes reference to ethnic origin and/or race and/or religion and/or belief.
The participant has until 31 January 2019 to provide a response.
SURROUNDING MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Luton Town FC
Luton Town FC v Peterborough United FC
English Football League One
19 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) –It is alleged that in or around the 22nd minute of the fixture, Luton Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£2,500 fine)
22 January 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Nuno Espirito Santo, Manager, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC v Leicester City FC
Premier League
19 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Espirito Santo’s conduct in entering the field of play in or around the 93rd minute was improper.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£8,000 fine)
21 January 2019
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Wycombe Wanderers FC
Wycombe Wanderers FC v Doncaster Rovers FC
English Football League One
12 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 78th minute of the fixture, Wycombe Wanderers FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
Fined £3,750
18 January 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
West Ham United FC
West Ham United FC v Burnley FC
Premier League
10 March 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that West Ham United FC failed to ensure that its spectators conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or that no spectator or unauthorised persons were permitted to encroach onto the pitch area.
Charge Denied – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT:
Proven
Fined £100,000
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Liam Hudson, Coach, Mossley AFC
Newcastle Town FC v Mossley AFC
Northern Premier League – West Division
1 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 –It is alleged that after the final whistle in the above fixture, Mr Hudson’s language towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (1 match touchline ban, £100 fine)
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) –STANDARD CASE
Doncaster Rovers FC
Wycombe Wanderers FC v Doncaster Rovers FC
English Football League One
12 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 78th minute of the fixture, Doncaster Rovers failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£2,500 fine)
17 January 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONUDCT (FAST TRACK 2)
Troy Deeney, Player, Watford FC
Watford FC v Bournemouth FC
Premier League
Post-Match Interview
2 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in a Post-Match Interview following the above fixture, Mr Deeney’s comments relating to the appointment of the Match Referee were improper, in that they questioned the integrity of the Match Official and/or were personally offensive in relation to the Match Official.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £20,000
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Nottingham Forest FC
Reading FC v Nottingham Forest FC
English Football League Championship
12 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 62nd minute of the fixture, Nottingham Forest FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £10,000
PARTICIPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST UNDER SUSPENSION
Kevin Thornton, Player, Coventry United FC
Coventry United FC v Leicester Nirvana FC
FA Vase
5 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E10 – It is alleged that Mr Thornton failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the above fixture.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
1 match suspension
Fined £50
PARTICIPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST UNDER SUSPENSION
Coventry United FC
Coventry United FC v Leicester Nirvana FC
FA Vase
5 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E12 – It is alleged that Coventry United FC failed to comply with an automatic suspension by allowing Kevin Thornton to participate in the above fixture.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £100
16 January 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Adrian Aymes, General Manager, Havant and Waterlooville FC
Havant & Waterlooville FC v Aldershot Town FC
National League
5 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3(2)
• It is alleged that prior to the above fixture, Mr Aymes used abusive and/or improper and/or insulting words towards a BT Sport employee.
• It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) is an ‘aggravated breach’ as defined in Rule E3(2) as it made reference to ethnic origin and/or race and/or nationality and/or colour.
Charge Denied –Personal Hearing requested
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) –STANDARD CASE
Reading FC
Reading FC v Nottingham Forest FC
English Football League Championship
12 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 62nd minute of the fixture, Reading FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted –Standard Penalty One Accepted (£5,000 fine)
15 January 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Adam Porritt, Player, Ossett United FC
Brighouse Town FC v Ossett United FC
Northern Premier League East
27 August 2018
Two Breaches of FA Rule E3(2)
Charge 1
• It is alleged that in or around the 81st minute of the fixture, Mr Porritt used abusive and/or insulting words towards an opposition player 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 made reference to colour.
Charge 2
• It is alleged that in or around the 81st minute of the fixture, Mr Porritt used abusive and/or insulting words towards an opposition player 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 made reference to colour and/or ethnic origin and/or race.
Participant admitted Charge 1 but has denied Charge 2 – Personal hearing requested
RESULT
Charge 1 – admitted
Charge 2 – not proven
5 matches in total (2 already served for dismissal + 3 additional)
Fined £130
Face to face education
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (Fast Track 2)
Joseph Barton, Manager, Fleetwood Town FC
Bristol Rovers FC v Fleetwood Town FC
22 December 2018
English Football League One
Post-Match Interview
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that comments made by Mr Barton in a post-match interview following the above fixture, relating to the appointed Match Referee, were abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT
Fined £2,000
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK 2) –NON STANDARD CASE
James Gannon, Manager, Stockport County FC
Stockport County FC v Brackley Town FC
National League - North
17 November 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 –It is alleged that Mr Gannon’s behaviour in or around the 86th minute of the fixture amounts to improper and/or violent conduct.
Charge Denied – Personal Hearing requested
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Tom Killick, Manager, Poole Town FC
Poole Town FC v Wimborne Town FC
Southern League – Premier Division
26 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 85th minute Mr Killick used abusive and/or insulting language towards a Match Official.
The participant has until 23 January 2019 to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Tom Killick, Manager, Poole Town FC
Poole Town FC v Salisbury FC
Southern League – Premier Division
29 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture Mr Killick used abusive and/or insulting language towards an opponent.
The participant has until 23 January 2019 to respond.
11 January 2019
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Lincoln City FC
Lincoln City FC v Port Vale FC
English Football League 2
1 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 41st minute of the fixture, Lincoln City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Denied – Paper hearing requested
RESULT
Proven
Fined £2,250
INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY THE MATCH OFFICAILS, BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO (FAST TRACK 1)
Brooke Hendrix, Player, West Ham Women FC
Manchester United Women FC v West Ham Women FC
The FA WSL Cup
9 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Ms Hendrix’s behaviour in the first half of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Charge Denied
RESULT
Proven
Automatic penalty applies – 3 match suspension
10 January 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Charlie Austin, Player, Southampton FC
Southampton FC v Manchester City FC
Premier League
30 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Austin’s gesture in or around the 68th minute of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting.
Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT
2 match suspension, effective immediately.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVTY
Neil Saxton, Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E10 –It is alleged that Mr Saxton failed to comply with a suspension from all Intermediary activity (effective from 1 May 2017 up to and including 30 April 2018) by negotiating a representation contract with Thomas Howard on unspecified dates between 20 February 2018 and 1 May 2018.
The participant has until 18 January 2019 to provide a response.
9 January 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Steve Castle, Manager, Royston Town FC
Stourbridge FC v Royston Town FC
Southern League – Premier Division Central
13 October 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Castle’s language and/or behaviour in or around the 88th minute of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge Denied – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Proven
3 match ground ban
Fined £350
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Lewis Spencer, Academy Manager, Leyton Orient FC
Peterborough United FC u14 v Leyton Orient FC u14
14 October 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Spencer’s words and/or behaviour towards a Referee were threatening and/or improper.
Charge Denied – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Proven
2 match ground ban
Fined £200
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Bernard Morley, Manger, Chester FC
Chester FC v Alfreton Town FC
National League North
27 October 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Morley’s behaviour after the end of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Charge Denied –Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Proven
3 match touchline ban
Fined £450
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Ryan Johnson, Player, East Grinstead Town FC
AFC Hornchurch v East Grinstead Town FC
FA Cup
22 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3(2)
• It is alleged that during the above match, after being sent off, Mr Johnson used abusive and/or insulting words towards a 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 Mr Johnson made reference to disability.
The participant has until 17 January 2019 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Richard Des Voeux, Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Des Vouex conducted Intermediary Activity on behalf of Ulrick Brad Enema Ella without have entered into a validly executed representation contract contrary to Regulation B1 of The FA Regulations of Working with Intermediaries 2016-2017.
The participant has until 17 January 2019 to provide a response.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST-TRACK CASE) – STANDARD CASE
James Gray, Manager, Hendon FC
Hendon FC v Metropolitan Police FC
Southern League – Premier Division South
11 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 13th minute of the fixture, Mr Gray’s language towards a Match Official was improper and/or abusive.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (1 match touchline ban, £150 fine)
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF THE MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FA
Billy Smart, Player, Witton Albion FC
Witton Albion FC v Lancaster City FC
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
3 November 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that after the end of the fixture, Mr Smart’s language towards the Match Referee was abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Referee.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested.
RESULT:
2 match suspension
Fined £300
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Cameron Stuart, Manager, Coleshill Town FC
Coleshill Town FC v Taxley FC
Southern League – Division One Central
24 November 2018
Three breach of FA Rule E3
i) It is alleged that in the 77th minute of the fixture, Mr Stuart’s language was abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Official.
ii) It is alleged that following Mr Bagg’s dismissal from the technical area, Mr Stuart’s language was abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Official.
iii) It is alleged that following the final whistle, Mr Stuart’s language and/or behaviour towards a Match Official amounts to improper conduct.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT:
3 match ground ban
Fined £200
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Isaac Searle, Referee
Guernsey FC v Haywards Town FC
Isthmian League South East
27 October 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Searle’s language during the first half of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
14 day suspension from all football and football related activity
Fined £50
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Port Vale FC
Lincoln City FC v Port Vale FC
English Football League 2
1 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 41st minute of the fixture, Port Vale FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£1,000 fine)
8 January 2018
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Ched Evans, Player, Fleetwood Town FC
Bristol Rovers FC v Fleetwood Town FC
English Football League One
22 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3
• It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area after the end of the fixture, Mr Evans used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee.
Charge Denied – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
Proven
2 match suspension
Fined £2,500
7 January 2019
SURROUNDING OF A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Stoke City FC
Birmingham City FC v Stoke City FC
English Football League Championship
26 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a)
• It is alleged that in or around the 52nd minute of the fixture, Stoke City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Denied – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
Proven
Fined £10,000
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF THE MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FA
Oliver Price, Manager, Mangotsfield United FC
Mangotsfield United FC v Thatcham Town FC
Southern League – Division One South
17 November 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 –It is alleged that following the final whistle Mr Price’s language towards a Match Official was abusive and/or improper.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK 2) –STANDARD CASE
Mark Morsley, Manager, AFC Sudbury
Witham Town FC v AFC Sudbury
Isthmian League - North
1 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 –It is alleged that in or around the 48th minute of the fixture Mr Morsley’s language towards the Match Official was abusive and/or improper.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (1 match touchline ban, £100 ban)
4 January 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (SCHEDULE B) – NON STANDARD CASE
Paul Lamb, Assistant Manager, AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Kettering Town FC v AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Northamptonshire Senior Cup
6 February 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Lamb’s behaviour in or around the tunnel area after the first half of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Charge Denied – Personal Hearing requested
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Kevin Towey, Player, Widnes FC
Widnes FC v Kidsgrove Athletic
10 September 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3(2)
• It is alleged that Mr Towey used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Kidsgrove Athletic player, contrary to Rule E3(1).
• It is alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) is an ‘aggravated breach’ as defined in Rule E3(2) as it included reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race and/or nationality.
Charge Denied – Personal Hearing requested
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Kevin Pollard, Player, Widnes FC
Widnes FC v Kidsgrove Athletic
10 September 2018
1. Breach of FA Rule E3(2)
o It is alleged that Mr Towey used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Kidsgrove Athletic player, contrary to Rule E3(1).
o It is alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) is an ‘aggravated breach’ as defined in Rule E3(2) as it included reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race.
2. Breach of FA Rule E3(1)
o It is alleged that Mr Pollard used indecent behaviour towards a Kidsgrove Athletic player contrary to Rule E3(1).
‘nil response’ – Paper Hearing to be convened
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK)
Hews FC
Sun Postal Sports FC v Hews FC
Watford Sunday Football League
4 November 2018
Two Breaches
• FA Rule E1(b)
o It is alleged that Hews FC failed to comply with FA Rule C1 (i)(i) in that they played Sam Merson in the above fixture whilst he was under contract at St Albans City FC.
• FA Rule E3(1)
o It is alleged that Hews FC played Sam Merson under an assumed name of ‘James beaumont’ which amounts to improper conduct.
‘nil response’ – Paper Hearing to be convened
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK)
Sam Merson, Player, St Albans City FC
Sun Postal Sports FC v Hews FC
Watford Sunday Football League
4 November 2018
Two Breaches
• FA Rule E1(b)
o It is alleged that Mr Merson failed to comply with FA Rule C1 (i)(i) in that he played in the above fixture whilst he was under contract at St Albans City FC.
• FA Rule E3(1)
o It is alleged that Sam Merson played under an assumed name of ‘James Beaumont’ which amounts to improper conduct.
The participant has until 17 December 2018 to respond.
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FA (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Daniel Humphreys, Formerly of Aveley FC
Tilbury FC v Aveley FC
Isthmian League – North
15 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 –It is alleged that following Mr Humphreys’ dismissal he committed an act of violent conduct against an opponent.
Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT:
10 match suspension
Fined £250
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Tilbury FC
Tilbury FC v Aveley FC
Isthmian League – North
15 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 75th minute of the fixture, Tilbury FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge Denied – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £300
MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Aveley FC
Tilbury FC v Aveley FC
Isthmian League – North
15 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 75th minute of the fixture, Aveley 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 – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £200
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Ian Baird, Assistant Manager, Sutton United FC
FC Halifax Town v Sutton United FC
National League - Premier
22 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 45th minute of the fixture, Mr Baird’s language towards a spectator was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge Admitted – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT:
1 match touchline ban
Fined £375
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Chris Agutter, Manager, Hastings United FC
Hastings United FC v Merstham FC
Isthmian League Cup
20 November 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Agutter’s behaviour following the final whilst amounts to improper conduct.
The participant has until 2 January 2019 to respond.
RESULT:
1 match touchline ban
Fined £200
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Kieran Baggs, Manager, Melksham Town FC
Highworth Town FC v Melksham Town FC
Southern League – Division One South
24 November 2018
Three breach of FA Rule E3
i) It is alleged that in the 47th minute of the fixture, Mr Bagg’s language towards a Match Official constitutes improper conduct
ii) It is alleged that following Mr Bagg’s dismissal from the technical area, Mr Bagg’s used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
iii) It is alleged that following the final whistle, Mr Bagg’s language and/or behaviour towards a Match Official amounts to improper conduct.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
2 match touchline ban
Fined £200
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF THE MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FA
Gary Johnson, Manager, Torquay United
Torquay United FC v Billericay Town FC
National League – South
3 November 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 –It is alleged that following the final whistle Mr Johnson’s language and/or behaviour towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
2 match touchline ban
Fined £300
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Joseph Barton, Manager, Fleetwood Town FC
Bristol Rovers FC v Fleetwood Town FC
English Football League One
22 December 2018
Three breaches of FA Rule E3
• It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture Mr Barton’s language was abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of a Match Official.
• It is alleged that following Mr Barton’s dismissal from the technical area his language was abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Referee.
• It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area after the end of the fixture Mr Barton’s language was abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Referee.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
2 match touchline ban
Fined £2,000
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Notts County FC
Notts County FC v Macclesfield Town FC
English Football League 2
26 December 2018
Two breaches of FA Rule E20(a)
• It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture, Notts County FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
• It is alleged that in or around the 97th minute of the fixture, Notts County FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £3,000
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Macclesfield Town FC
Notts County FC v Macclesfield Town FC
English Football League 2
26 December 2018
Two breaches of FA Rule E20(a)
• It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture, Macclesfield Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour.
• It is alleged that in or around the 97th minute of the fixture, Macclesfield Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £2,500
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Barrow AFC
Solihull Moors FC v Barrow AFC
National League – Premier
22 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture, Barrow AFC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £1,500
INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY THE MATCH OFFICIALS BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO (FAST TRACK 1)
Bedsente Gomis, Player, Dover Athletic
Maidstone United FC v Dover Athletic FC
National League – Premier
1 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Gomis’ behaviour in or around the 51st minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Charge Admitted – Automatic Penalty Applies (3 match suspension)
3 January 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT RELATING TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Ismat Ahmed, Intermediary
10 Breaches of FA Rule E1(b)
• It is alleged that Mr Ahmed entered into a Representation Contract with 6 players without ‘additional authorisation’ to deal with minors contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries.
• It is further alleged that Mr Ahmed entered into a Representation Contract with four of the above named players before the 1st day in January of the year of that players sixteenth birthday contrary to Regulation B8 of the FA’s Regulations on Working with Intermediaries 2017-18.
Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT:
Suspended from all intermediary activity for 18 months, running up to and including 2nd July 2020
Fined £500
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Danny Cowley, Manager, Lincoln City FC
Lincoln City FC v Newport County AFC
English Football League Two
22 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Cowley’s language and/or behaviour in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT
Fined £2,000
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
George Young, Coach, Aveley FC
Tilbury FC v Aveley FC
Isthmian League – North
15 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 –It is alleged that during the fixture Mr Young used abusive and/or insulting words towards a player of Tilbury FC.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (1 match touchline ban, £100 fine)
PARTICIPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST UNDER AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Michael Olise, Player, Reading FC
Reading FC U23s v Manchester United FC U23s
Premier League 2 – Division 2
16 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E10 – It is alleged that Mr Olise failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the above fixture.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
PARTICIPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST UNDER AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Reading FC
Reading FC U23s v Manchester United FC U23s
Premier League 2 – Division 2
16 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E12 – It is alleged that Reading FC failed to comply with an automatic suspension by allowing Michael Olise to participate in the above fixture.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
SURROUNDING OF A MATCH OFFICIAL
Sunderland AFC u23s
Norwich City FC U23s v Sunderland AFC U23s
Premier League 2 – Division 2
17 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Sunderland AFC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
2 January 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Bradley Senar, Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Senar entered into Representation Contract with a minor without ‘additional authorisation’ to do so, contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries.
Charge Admitted –Paper hearing requested
SURROUNDING MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Eastleigh FC
Havant & Waterlooville FC v Eastleigh FC
National League – Premier
26 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 69th minute of the fixture, Eastleigh FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£500 fine)
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Derby County FC
Sheffield United FC v Derby County FC
English Football League Championship
26 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a)
• It is alleged that in or around the 52nd minute of the fixture, Derby County FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£5,000 fine)
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Sheffield United FC
Sheffield United FC v Derby County FC
English Football League Championship
26 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a)
• It is alleged that in or around the 52nd minute of the fixture, Sheffield United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£5,000 fine)
MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Solihull Moors FC
Solihull Moors FC v Barrow AFC
National League – Premier
22 December 2018
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture, Solihull Moors FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£500 fine)
Disciplinary charges, suspensions and responses for January 2019
Thursday 31 Jan 2019
FA charges - January 2019