FA charges, responses and suspensions for December 2021

Tuesday 04 Jan 2022
FA charges - December 2021

30 December 2021

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Shrewsbury Town FC, English Football League One

Shrewsbury Town FC v Accrington Stanley FC
English Football League One
29 December 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 84th minute of the fixture, Shrewsbury Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Wednesday 5 January 2022 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Accrington Stanley FC, English Football League One

Shrewsbury Town FC v Accrington Stanley FC
English Football League One
29 December 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 84th minute of the fixture, Accrington Stanley FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Wednesday 5 January 2022 to provide a response. 

29 December 2021

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Queens Park Rangers, EFL Championship 

Queens Park Rangers FC v AFC Bournemouth 
English Football League Championship
27 December 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, Queens Park Rangers FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Tuesday 4 January 2022 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
AFC Bournemouth, EFL Championship 

Queens Park Rangers FC v AFC Bournemouth 
English Football League Championship
27 December 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, AFC Bournemouth failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Tuesday 4 January 2022 to provide a response. 

23 December 2021

MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Ryan Brett, Player Truro City FC 
Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct in respect of 1,768 bets placed on football matches between 10 March 2015 to 01 May 2021.

The Participant has until 10th January 2022 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Oliver Chamberlain, Player, Taunton Town FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 1,880 bets placed on football matches between 11 December 2014 to 19 September 2021.

The Participant has until 7 January 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Edward Palmer, Player, Unregistered

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 1,197 bets placed on football matches between 25 August 2014 to 13 June 2021.

The Participant has until 7 January 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Shane White, Player, Truro City FC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 569 bets placed on football matches between 08 September 2014 to 01 May 2021.

The Participant has until 7 January 2022 to provide a response. 

21 December 2021

MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Scott Garner, Player, Boston United FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct in respect of 2,466 bets placed on football matches between 26 August 2014 to 18 April 2021.
The Participant has until 10th January 2022 to provide a response.

15 December 2021

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT 
Emmanuel Monthé, Player, Walsall FC (formally of Tranmere Rovers FC)

Forest Green Rovers FC v Tranmere Rovers FC
EFL League Two
1 May 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 9th minute of the fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Forest Green Rovers FC player, contrary to Rule E3.1. It is alleged that this breach of FA Rule E3.1 is an “Aggravated breach” as defined in Rule E3.2, as it included a reference to sexual orientation.

The Participant has until 21 October 2021 to provide a response. 

Result
7 Match Suspension
£1200 fine 
FA face to face education

14 December 2021

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal 

Callum McManaman- Tranmere Rovers 
Exeter City FC v Tranmere Rovers FC
Football League 2

Serious Foul Play 

Result 
Claim dismissed
3 match suspension remains 

SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Crystal Palace, Premier League

Crystal Palace FC v Aston Villa FC
Premier League
27 November 2021

Two breaches of FA Rule E20.1 in respect of the above fixture:

1. It is alleged that in or around the 54th minute of the fixture, Crystal Palace FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
2. It is alleged that in or around the 55th minute of the fixture, Crystal Palace FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge denied – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result 
Proven 
£45,000 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Alan Dowson, Manager, Woking FC

Solihull Moors FC v Woking FC
National League Premier
4 December 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that, at or around the 86th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour amounts to improper conduct.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

Result 
1 Match Touchline Ban 
£400 fine 

13 December 2021

SURROUNDING OF A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Leeds United AFC, Premier League 

Chelsea FC v Leeds United AFC
Premier League
11 December 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Leeds United AFC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Thursday 16 December 2021 to provide a response. 

10 December 2021

SURROUNDING OF A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Aston Villa FC, Premier League 

Crystal Palace FC v Aston Villa FC
Premier League
27 November 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 55th minute of the fixture, Aston Villa FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£20,000 fine). 

9 December 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. 

Result 
2 Match Suspension 
£4000 fine 

8 December 2021

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Anthony Johnson, Manager, Chester FC 

Chester FC v Alfreton Town FC
National League North
Saturday 4 September

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in the 83rd minute of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour amounted to improper conduct.

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

Result
2 Match touchline ban 
£500 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK)
Lower Breck FC, North West Counties League - Premier Division

Mossley AFC v Lower Breck FC
FA Cup
24 August 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that Lower Breck 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.

The Club have until 22 October 2021 to provide a response. 

Result 
£700 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK)
Mossley AFC, Northern Premier League – West

Mossley AFC v Lower Breck FC
FA Cup
24 August 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that Mossley AFC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour.

The Club have until 22 October 2021 to provide a response. 

Result 
£700 fine  

2 December 2021

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.
Admit Paper

Result - £3,000

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.
Admit Paper
Result - £15,000

Troy Parrot, MK Dons
Leyton Orient v MK Dons
EFL Trophy
30/11/2021
S2 Violent Conduct
Claim Dismissed – 3 Match suspension remains.

Charles Rowan, Oxford City FC
Oxford City FC v St Albans City FC
FA Challenge Trophy
27/11/2021
S1 – Serious Foul Play
Claim Dismissed – 3 Match suspension remains.

By FA Staff