Disciplinary charges, suspensions and responses for December 2018

Wednesday 16 Jan 2019
Disciplinary charges, suspensions and responses for December 2018

31 December 2018

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Unai Emery, Manager, Arsenal FC
Brighton & Hove Albion FC v Arsenal FC
Premier League
26 December 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that during the fixture, Mr Emery’s behaviour, in kicking a water bottle, amounts to improper conduct.

Charge Admitted –Standard Penalty One Accepted (£8,000 fine)

28 December 2018

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) – 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) – 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)

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 FA failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge Denied – Paper Hearing requested

RESULT
Proven
Fined £10,000

24 December 2018

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

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

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

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)

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 (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 (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
Fined £2,000

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

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

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)

21 December 2018

MASS CONFRONTATION AND/OR SURROUNDING (FAST TRACK 2) –NON STANDARD CASE
Charlton Athletic FC
Portsmouth FC v Charlton Athletic FC
English Football League One
11 December 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) –It is alleged that in or around the 60th minute of the fixture, Charlton Athletic FC failed to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £6,000

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) –NON STANDARD CASE
Oldham Athletic FC 
Rochdale AFC v Oldham Athletic FC
EFL Trophy
11 December 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) –It is alleged that in or around the 60th minute of the fixture, Oldham Athletic AFC failed to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £1,500

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Joshua Yortwerth, Player, Peterborough United FC
FA Anti-Doping Programme 
Out of Competition Test
25 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E25 – It is alleged that Mr Yorweth evaded sample collection, or (without compelling justification) refused or failed to submit to Sample Collection after notification by a Competent Official. 

The participant has until 2 January 2019 to respond. 

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

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 

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. 

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 OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) –STANDARD CASE
Robert Smith, Manager, Hednesford Town FC
Hyde United FC v Hednesford Town FC
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
17 November 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the first half of the fixture, Mr Smith’s language towards a Match Official was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting. 

The participant has until 2 January 2019 to respond. 

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 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

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) –STANDARD CASE
James Pollard, Assistant Manger, 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

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 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
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 IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Dean Allen, Intermediary

Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Allen entered into a Representation Contract with three minors without ‘additional authorisation’ to do so, contrary to Regulation 2.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries.

Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested

SURROUNDING MATCH OFFICAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Stoke City FC
Aston Villa FC v Stoke City FC
English Football League Championship
15 December 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) –It is alleged that in or around the 72nd minute of the fixture, Stoke City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£5,000 fine)

MASS CONFRONTATION AND/OR SURROUNDING (FAST TRACK 2) –STANDARD CASE
Portsmouth FC
Portsmouth FC v Charlton Athletic FC
English Football League One
11 December 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) –It is alleged that in or around the 60th minute of the fixture, Portsmouth FC failed to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£2,500 fine).

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) –STANDARD CASE
Rochdale AFC
Rochdale AFC v Oldham Athletic FC
EFL Trophy
11 December 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) –It is alleged that in or around the 60th minute of the fixture, Rochdale AFC failed to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£2,500 fine).

19 December 2018

SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2)
Derby County FC u23
Derby County FC u23 v Arsenal FC U23s
Premier League 2 – Division 1
26 November 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 60th  minute of the fixture, Derby County FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
                                                                                      
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £1,250

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Weston Super Mare FC
Chippenham Town FC v Weston Super Mare FC
National League South 
1 December 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 73rd minute of the fixture, Weston Super Mare FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
                                                                                      
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £600

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Ollie Palmer, Player, Crawley Town FC
Crawley Town FC v Northampton Town FC
English Football League 2
8 December 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Palmer’s language and/or behaviour towards a Match Official, following his dismissal, was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Proven 
2 matches 
Fined £500

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF THE MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FA
Stefan Cox, Player, Ashford United FC
Phoenix Sport FC v Ashford United FC
Isthmian League – South East
1 December 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following Mr Cox’s dismissal his language and/or behaviour towards a Match Official was abusive and/or improper and/or threatening.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
4 match suspension 
Fined £150

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT 
Joe Morrell, Player, Bristol City FC u23
Cardiff Cirt FC u23S v Bristol City FC u23s
Professional Development League – South
23 November 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Morrell’s conduct following his dismissal was improper and/or violent.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
1 match suspension 
Fined £750

SURROUNDING MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Dover Athletic FC
Dover Athletic FC v AFC Fylde
National League
8 December 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 65th minute of the fixture, Dover Athletic FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The club has until 6:00pm on 17 December 2018 to respond.
RESULT:
Fined £750

18 December 2018

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

17 December 2018

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
Mark Bartley, Manager, Marlow FC
Brentwood Town FC v Marlow FC
FA Challenge Trophy
13 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Bartley’s language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture was abusive and/or improper and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Officials.

The participant has until 27 December 2018 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF THE MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FA 
Gabriel Odunaike, Player, Corinthian Casuals FC
Leatherhead FC v Corinthian Casuals FC
Isthmian League
28 November 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following Mr Odunaike’s dismissal in or around the 87th minute of the fixture, his language and/or behaviour towards the Assistant Referee was improper and/or threatening. 

The participant has until 27 December 2018 to provide a response.

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

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) –STANDARD CASE
Danny Chapman, Manager, Harlow Town FC
Harlow Town FC v Bognor Regis FC
Isthmian League – Premier Division
1 December 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, Mr Chapman’s language towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

The participant has until 27 December 2018 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) –STANDARD CASE
Ian Herring, Manager, Hungerford Town FC
Hungerford Town FC v Billericay Town FC
National League South
17 November 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that after the final minute of the above fixture, Mr Herring’s language and/or behaviour towards the Match Officials was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper. 

The participant has until 27 December 2018 to provide a response.

SURROUNDING MATCH OFFICAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Stoke City FC
Aston Villa FC v Stoke City FC
English Football League Championship
15 December 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) –It is alleged that in or around the 72nd minute of the fixture, Stoke City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£5,000 fine)

14 December 2018

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Junior Kadi, Assistant Manager, Dulwich Hamlet FC
Dartford FC v Dulwich Hamlet FC
National League South
20 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following the end of the fixture Mr Kadi’s behaviour was improper and/or he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Officials.

Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested.
RESULT:
2 match suspension: 
1st match ground ban 
2nd match touchline ban 
Fined £300

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Don Amott, Chairman, Mickleover Sports FC
Mickleover Sports FC v Alfreton Town FC
FA Cup
6 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in the clubhouse after the fixture Mr Amott used abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening words towards a Match Official.

Charge Denied – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT:
Proven 
3 match ground ban 
Fined £300

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK ) – NON STANDARD CASE
Steven Shaw, Physiotherapist, Morpeth Town FC
Morepeth Town FC v Gresley FC
Norther Premier League – East Division
20 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Shaw’s behaviour in or around the 59th minute of the fixture constitutes improper conduct.

Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested.
RESULT:
2 match ground ban 
Fined £50

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Phil Hodgkinson, Chairman, Southport FC
Southport FC v Curzon Ashton FC
National League – North
30 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following the end of the fixture Mr Hodgkinson’s language was abusive and/or insulting and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Official.

Charge Denied – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT:
Proven 
2 match ground ban 
Fined £300

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 OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FA
Brett Donnelly, Player, Biggleswade Town FC
Biggleswade Town FC v  Coalville Town FC
Southern League – Premier Division Central
20 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following Mr Donnelly’s dismissal in or around the 44th minute, his language towards the Assistant Referee was abusive and/or insulting.

Charge Denied –Paper hearing requested

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Stamford AFC
Stanford AFC v Loughborough Dynamo FC
Norther Premier League –East
21 August 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 80th minute of the fixture Stamford AFC failed to ensure that its officials and/or servants and/or representatives conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and refrained from using insulting words which included a reference whether expressed or implied, to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race. 

Charge Denied –Paper hearing requested

12 December 2018

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Luther Munakandafa, Intermediary

Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that Mr Munakandafa entered into Representation Contracts with two players without ‘additional authorisation’ to deal with minor contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested.
RESULT:
Suspended from all intermediary activity for 1 month, running up to and including 12th January 2019
Fined £250

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Tottenham Hotspur FC
Arsenal FC v Tottenham Hotspur FC
Premier League
2 December 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 32nd minute of the fixture, Tottenham Hotspur FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested.
RESULT:
Fined £50,000

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Arsenal FC 
Arsenal FC v Tottenham Hotspur FC
Premier League
2 December 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 32nd minute of the fixture, Arsenal FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested.
RESULT:
Fined £45,000

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON FAST TRACK) –STANDARD CASE
Chippenham Town FC
Chippenham Town FC v Weston Super Mare FC
National League South 
1 December 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 73rd minute of the fixture, Chippenham FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
                                                                                      
Charge Admitted –Standard Penalty One Accepted (£400 fine)

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Chris Gibson, Technical Area Occupant, Coleshill Town FC
Coleshill Town FC v Peterborough Sports FC
Southern League – Division One Central 
27 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Gibson’s language during the second half of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting.

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (1 match touchline ban, £100 fine)

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 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). 

The participant has until 20 December 2018 to respond.

11 December 2018

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Max Watters, Player, Grantham Town FC
Daventry Town FC v Grantham Town FC
FA Cup
8 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Watter’s behaviour after the end of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.

Charge Denied – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT:
Charge proven 
6 match suspension 
Fined £400

7 December 2018

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 OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Paul Doswell, Manager, Sutton United FC
Braintree Town FC v Sutton United 
National League
27 November 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following Mr Doswell’s dismissal from the technical area, his language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

Charge Denied – Paper hearing requested

6 December 2018

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Michael Turner, Coach, Barwell FC
St Neots Town FC v Barwell FC
The FA Challenge Trophy
10 November 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that during the fixture Mr Turner’s used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee.

The participant has until 14 December 2018 to respond.

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Weston Super Mare FC
Chippenham Town FC v Weston Super Mare FC
National League South 
1 December 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 73rd minute of the fixture, Weston Super Mare FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
                                                                                      
Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested
RESULT:
Fined £600

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Jurgen Klopp, Manager, Liverpool FC
Liverpool FC v Everton FC
Premier League
2 December 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Klopp’s conduct in entering the field of play in or around the 96th minute of the fixture was improper.

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£8,000 fine)

3 December 2018

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD
Kidderminster Harriers FC U19
Kidderminster Harriers FC U19 v Solihull Moors FC U19
Division H – National League u19 Alliance
14 November 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 85th minute of the fixture, Kidderminster Harriers FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour. 

Charge Denied – Paper hearing requested

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD
Solihull Moors FC U19
Kidderminster Harriers FC U19 v Solihull Moors FC U19
Division H – National League u19 Alliance
14 November 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 85th minute of the fixture, Solihull Moors FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour. 

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Bristol Rovers FC
Bristol Rovers FC v Gillingham FC
English Football League One
27 November 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 70th minute of the fixture, Bristol Rovers FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion. 

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£2,500 fine)

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Gillingham FC 
Bristol Rovers FC v Gillingham FC
English Football League One
27 November 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 70th minute of the fixture, Gillingham FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion. 

Charge Admitted – Standard Penalty One Accepted (£2,500 fine)

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Adam Westwood, Assistant Manager, Horsham FC
Horsham FC v Ware FC
FA Challenge Trophy
13 October 2018

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Westwood’s behaviour during the second-half of the fixture constitutes improper conduct.

Charge Admitted – Paper hearing requested.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT 
Port Vale FC
Crewe Alexandra FC v Port Vale FC
EFL League 2
22 September 2018

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that Port Vale FC failed to ensure that its spectators, and all persons purporting to be its supporters or followers, conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and refrained from using abusive and/or insulting words which included reference, whether expressed or implied, to gender, whilst attending a match in which it was involved.

Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested.
RESULT:
Action plan ordered. 

By FA Staff