Disciplinary charges, responses and suspensions for November 2021

Tuesday 07 Dec 2021
FA charges - November 2021

30 November 2021

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Jefferson Lerma, Player, AFC Bournemouth  

AFC Bournemouth v Coventry City FC
English Football League Championship
27 November 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 68th minute, following the Participant’s dismissal, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was improper.

The Participant has until 6:00pm on Friday 3rd December 2021 to provide a response. 

29 November 2021

Wrongful Dismissal 
Max Thompson- Burnley FC U23
Burnley FC U23 v Stoke City U23
Premier League 2 
26/11/2021

Serious Foul Play 

Result 
Claim dismissed. 
3 match suspension remains

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Paul Doswell, Manager, Havant & Waterlooville FC

Havant & Waterlooville FC v Ebbsfleet United FC 
National League - South 
Saturday 13 February 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 42nd minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper, 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 it included a reference (express or implied) to nationality.  

The Participant has until 26 August 2021 to provide a response. 

Result 
6 Match suspension 
Face to face FA education course. 

26 November 2021

SURROUNDING OF A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Millwall FC, English Football League Championship 

Millwall FC v AFC Bournemouth
English Football League Championship
24 November 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 26th minute of the fixture, Millwall FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Wednesday 1 December 2021 to provide a response. 

SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
AFC Bournemouth, English Football League Championship 

Millwall FC v AFC Bournemouth
English Football League Championship
24 November 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 26th minute of the fixture, AFC Bournemouth failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Wednesday 1 December 2021 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Doncaster Rovers FC, English Football League 1

Bolton Wanderers FC v Doncaster Rovers FC
English Football League 1
23 November 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 44th minute of the fixture, Doncaster Rovers FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Wednesday 1 December 2021 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Bolton Wanderers FC, English Football League 1

Bolton Wanderers FC v Doncaster Rovers FC
English Football League 1
23 November 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 44th minute of the fixture, Bolton Wanderers FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Wednesday 1 December 2021 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT  
Tommy Wright, First Team Coach/Caretaker Manager, Swindon Town FC

Two breaches of FA Rule E3: 

1. Requesting, agreeing to receive or accepting a financial or other advantage, contrary to section 2 of the Bribery Act 2010. (Count 2). 
2. Requesting, agreeing to receive or accepting a financial or other advantage, contrary to section 2 of the Bribery Act 2010. (Count 4). 

Charge admitted. Paper hearing requested.

RESULT
Effective 16 November 2021, suspended from all football and football-related activity, save for coaching, for six (6) years.  

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT  
Dax Price, Former Registered Intermediary 

Two breaches of FA Rule E3: 

1. Offering, promising or giving a financial or other advantage to another person, contrary to section 1 of the Bribery Act 2010 (Count 1).  
2. Offering, promising or giving a financial or other advantage to another person, contrary to section 1 of the Bribery Act 2010 (Count 3).  

Charge admitted. Personal hearing requested.

RESULT
Effective 16 November 2021, suspended from all football and football-related activity for nine (9) years.

WDEX
Joshua Granite, Buxton FC
Buxton FC v Nantwich FC
Northern Premier League – Premier
23/11/2021
S2 – Violent Conduct
Result – Claims dismissed. 3 match suspension remains.

WD
Kynan Isaac, Stratford Town FC
Stratford Town FC v Rushall Olympic GC
Southern League – Premier Division Central
20/11/2021
S5 – DOGSO
Result – Claim dismissed. 2 match suspension remains.

Mistaken Identity
Calvin Davis, Bognor Regis Town FC
Bognor Regis v Margate
20/11/2021
Caution
Result – Claim upheld. Caution transferred to Charlie Bell
25 November 2021
Wrongful Dismissal
Ayoub Assal, AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon v Crewe
Football League 1
23/11/2021
S3 - Spitting
Result - Claim upheld. 6 match suspension removed.

Wrongful Dismissal
David Davis, Shrewsbury Town FC
Shrewsbury Town FC v Sunderland AFC
Football League 1
23/11/2021
S1 – Serious Foul Play
Result - Claim Dismissed. 3 match suspension remains.

WDEX
Ryan Woods, Birmingham City FC
Coventry City FC v Birmingham City FC
Championship
23/11/2021
S1 – Serious Foul Play
Result - Claim Dismissed. 3 match suspension remains.

Excessive Punishment
Joseph Olowu, Doncaster Rovers FC
Bolton Wanderers FC v Doncaster Rovers FC
Football League 1
23/11/2021
S1 – Serious Foul Play
Result – Claim Dismissed. 3 match suspension remains.

WDEX
Matthew Willock, Salford City FC
Salford City v Bristol City FC
Football League 2
23/11/2021
S1 – Serious Foul Play
Result – Claim upheld. 3 match suspension removed.

24 November 2021

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Hartlepool United FC, English Football League Two

Hartlepool United FC v Forest Green Rovers FC
English Football League 2
20 November 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 87th minute of the fixture, Hartlepool United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted
themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Monday 29th November 2021 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Forest Green Rovers FC, English Football League Two

Hartlepool United FC v Forest Green Rovers FC
English Football League 2
20 November 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 87th minute of the fixture, Forest Green Rovers FC failed to ensure that its players conducted
themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Monday 29th November 2021 to provide a response. 

23 November 2021

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
John Hurlock, Registered Intermediary 

Breach of FA Rule E1.2 - It is alleged that the Participant entered into a Representation Contract with a Minor without ‘additional authorisation’ to deal with Minors contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries. 

The Participant has until 8 December 2021 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
David Wild, Assistant Manager, Matlock Town FC

Stafford Rangers FC v Matlock Town FC
Northern Premier League
18 September 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 45th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

The Participant has until 8 December 2021 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Blackburn Rovers FC U23s, Premier League 2 – Division 1

Leeds United AFC U23s v Blackburn Rovers FC U23s
Premier League 2 – Division 1
24 September 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture Blackburn Rovers FC failed to ensure that it’s players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 8 December 2021 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Leeds United AFC U23s, Premier League 2 – Division 1

Leeds United AFC U23s v Blackburn Rovers FC U23s
Premier League 2 – Division 1
24 September 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture Leeds United FC failed to ensure that it’s players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 8 December 2021 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Paul Phillips, Manager, Matlock Town FC

Atherton Colliers FC v Matlock Town FC
Northern Premier League – Premier Division
9 October 2021

Two breaches of FA Rule E3.1:

1. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, the Participant’s language towards the Match Referee was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
2. It is alleged following your dismissal, the Participant’s language towards the Match Referee was improper. 

The Participant has until 8 December 2021 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Teddy Bloor, Manager, Eastbourne Borough FC

Eastbourne Borough FC v Horsham FC
FA Cup
5 October 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, the Participant’s language towards the Match Official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

The Participant has until 8 December 2021 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Lee O’Leary, Manager, Potters Bar Town FC

Haringey Borough FC v Potters Bar Town FC
Isthmian League – Premier Division
28 September 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 81st minute, the Participant’s language was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Referee.

The Participant has until 8 December 2021 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Spencer Harrison, Manager, Waltham Abbey FC

Waltham Abbey v Biggleswade FC
Southern League Division 1 Central
18 September 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 85th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

The Participant has until 8 December 2021 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Warren Nolan, Manager, Ramsbottom United FC 

Workington AFC v Ramsbottom United FC
Northern Premier League - West Division
Tuesday 14th September 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 43rd minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

The Participant has until 8 December 2021 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON - STANDARD CASE
Tom Salmon, Unregistered (previously of Workington AFC) 

Workington AFC v Ramsbottom United FC
Northern Premier League - West Division
Tuesday 14th September 2021

Breach of FARule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 43rd minute of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour was improper.

The Participant has until 8 December 2021 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Chertsey Town FC, Isthmian League – South Central

Chertsey Town FC v Bracknell Town FC
Isthmian League – South Central
26 October 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture, Chertsey Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials and/or spectators conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 6 December 2021 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Brendan Kelly, Unregistered (previously of Bromsgrove Sporting FC) 

Bromsgrove Sporting FC v Royston Town
Southern League Central
25 September 2021

Breach of FA rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 84th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

The Participant has until 3 December 2021 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Jamie Donley, Player, Tottenham Hotspur FC U19s

Tottenham Hotspur U19s v Chelsea U19s
U18 Premier League - South
Saturday 21 August

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 73rd minute of the fixture, following the Participant’s dismissal, the Participant’s behaviour was improper.

The Participant has until 2 December 2021 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Steve Hitchin, Technical Performance Director, Tottenham Hotspur FC

Tottenham Hotspur U19s v Chelsea U19s
U18 Premier League - South
Saturday 21 August

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 73rd minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards a Match Official was abusive and/or improper. 

The Participant has until 2 December 2021 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
James Tompkins, Player, Thame United FC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1.2 in respect of 266 bets placed on football matches between 22 December 2019 to 24 August 2021.

The Participant has until 1 December 2021 to provide a response.
22 November 2021
Wrongful Dismissal and Excessive Punishment
Jake Livermore, West Brom
Huddersfield v West Brom
20/11/2021
S1  - Serious Foul Play

Result – Claims dismissed. 3 match suspension remains.

INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY MATCH OFFICIALS, BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO (FAST TRACK 1)
Bailey Wright, player, Sunderland AFC

Sunderland AFC v Ipswich Town FC
English Football League One
20 November 2021

Breach of FA Rule E1.1 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 44th minute during the fixture constitutes violent conduct.

The Participant has until 6:00pm tomorrow 23rd November 2021 to provide a response. 

19 November 2021

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal & Excessive Punishment 

Asa Povey – Binfield 
Binfield v Hanwell Town FC
Isthmian League - South Central
Tuesday, November 16  
S1 Serious Foul Play 

Result 
Claim Upheld
Suspension removed

Joshua Martin –  MK Dons 
Stevenage FC v Milton Keynes Dons FC
FA Cup – First Round Proper Replay
Tuesday, November 16  

S2 – Violent Conduct

Result 
Claim Upheld
Suspension removed

Kingsley Eshun - Hartley Wintney 
Hartley Wintney v Tiverton Town FC
Southern League - Premier Division South
Tuesday, November 16 

S2 – Violent Conduct

Result 
Claim Dismissed 
3 match suspension remains 

17 November 2021

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) 
Dara O’Shea, Player, West Bromwich Albion FC
Peterborough United FC v West Bromwich Albion FC 
English Football League Championship 
28 August 2021
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 95th minute of the fixture amounts to improper and/or violent conduct. 
Charge denied – Paper Hearing requested.
Result – Charge Proven. 3 match suspension and £7500 fine.

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Manchester United FC U23s, Premier League 2 – Division 1
Manchester United FC U23s v Manchester City FC U23s
Premier League 2 – Division 1
28 August 2021
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 80th minute of the fixture Manchester United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 
Result - £7500 fine.

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Manchester City FC U23s, Premier League 2 – Division 1
Manchester United FC U23s v Manchester City FC U23s
Premier League 2 – Division 1
28 August 2021
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 80th minute of the fixture Manchester City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result - £7500 fine.

INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY MATCH OFFICIALS, BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO (FAST TRACK 1)
Scott Robertson, Player, Crewe Alexandra FC 

Bolton Wanderers FC v Crewe Alexandra FC
English Football League One
12 November 2021

Breach of FA Rule E1.1 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.

Charge admitted – Automatic Penalty accepted (3-match suspension). 

10 November 2021

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT 
Maurice Ross, Coach, Formerly of Notts County FC

Altrincham FC vs Notts County FC 
Saturday 1st May 2021 
Vanarama National League

Breach of FA Rule E3 – In respect of two comments before and during the above National League fixture on Saturday 1st May 2021. It is further alleged that both breaches of Rule E3(1) are an “Aggravated Breach”, as defined in Rule E3(2), as the language included a reference to, whether express or implied, Nationality and/or Ethnicity and/or Race.

The Participant has until 7 July 2021 to provide a response. 

Result 
13 Match Suspension 
£750 fine 
Face to Face Education Course. 

9 November 2021

Wrongful Dismissal and Excessive Punishment
Zak Brunt, Southend United
Chesterfield FC v Southend United
National League
6 November 2021
S2 Violent Conduct
Claim Upheld – 3 match suspension removed

Wrongful Dismissal and Excessive Punishment
Nathan Reid, Lancaster City FC
Scarborough Athletic vs Lancaster City FC
Northern Premier League
6 November 2021
S1 Serious Foul Play
Claims Dismissed

Wrongful Dismissal and Excessive Punishment
Rickie Hayles, Hornchurch
Isthmian League
2 November 2021
S1 Serious Foul Play
Claims Dismissed

3 November 2021

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Kevin Maher, Manager, Southend United FC 

Boreham Wood FC v Southend United FC
National League Premier
30 October 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 85th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (1 match touchline ban and a £250 fine). 

2 November 2021

Wrongful Dismissal
Ezri Konsa, Aston  Villa FC
Aston Villa FC v West Ham United FC
Premier League
31/10/2021
S5 Dogso
Result – Claim Dismissed

Wrongful Dismissal and Excessive Punishment
Jonathan Smith, Burton Albion
Wigan Athletic v Burton Albion
Football league 1
30/10/2021
S1 Serious Foul Play
Result – Claim Dismissed

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Lee Lashenko, Manager, Bristol Manor Farm FC

Bristol Manor Farm FC v Paulton Rovers FC
FA Trophy
9 October 2021

Two breaches of FA Rule E3:

1. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in and/or around the field of play, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards the Match Referee was abusive and/or threatening and/or improper.
2. It is further alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in and/or around the changing room, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour to was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

Charges denied – Personal Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Vaughan Rickard, Club Official, Bristol Manor Farm FC

Bristol Manor Farm FC v Paulton Rovers FC
FA Trophy
9 October 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards the Match Referee was improper.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Sean Bowles, Coach, Coalville Town FC

Coalville Town FC v Needham Market FC
Southern League Central
Saturday 28th August

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 64th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour amounted to improper conduct.

Charge denied – Personal Hearing requested. 

By FA Staff