Disciplinary charges, responses and suspensions for May 2022

Monday 06 Jun 2022
FA charges - May 2022

31 May 2022

INCIDENT ON OR AROUND THE FIELD OF PLAY (FAST TRACK 2 – CASE OUT OF FT DEADLINES)
Richarlison de Andrade, player, Everton FC

Everton FC v Chelsea FC
Premier League
1 May 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s conduct in or around the 46th minute of the fixture was improper.

The Participant has until Wednesday 8 June 2022 to provide a response.

30 May 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2)
Frank Lampard, Manager, Everton FC
Liverpool FC v Everton FC
Premier League
24 April 2022
Post-Match Media Comments
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s post-match media comments constitute improper conduct in that they imply bias and/or attack the integrity of the referee, or referees generally, and/or bring the game into disrepute contrary to FA Rule E3.1.
Charge denied – Personal Hearing requested.

Result – Proven. £30,000 fine.

26 May 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Darrel Clarke, Manager, Port Vale FC

Port Vale FC v Swindon Town FC
English Football League 2 – Play-Offs
19 May 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s conduct in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture was improper.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£500 fine). 

17 May 2022

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Barnet FC, National League Premier

Weymouth FC v Barnet FC
National League Premier
7 May 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 37th minute of the fixture, Barnet FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£500 fine). 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Weymouth FC, National League Premier

Weymouth FC v Barnet FC
National League Premier
7 May 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 37th minute of the fixture, Weymouth FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£500 fine). 

12 May 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK)
Michael Ewen, Referee Observer 

Two breaches of FA Rule E3: 

1. It is alleged that on 13th February 2018, prior to a fixture between Chatham Town FC and Lordswood FC at Chatham Town FC, Bournville Avenue, Chatham, the Participant used improper and/or abusive and/or insulting language 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 the language included a reference to, whether express or implied, Race and/or Nationality and/or Ethnicity’. 
2. It is alleged that on 7th December 2019, prior to a fixture between Concorde Rangers and Eastbourne Borough, at The Aspect Arena, Thames Road, Canvey Island, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting language 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 the language included a reference to, whether express or implied, Race and/or Nationality and/or Ethnicity’.

The Participant has until 22 October 2021 to provide a response. 

Result 
Charges Proven
16 week suspension from all football and football related activity 
Face to Face FA education programme

11 May 2022

INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO PERMITTED ADVERTISING 
Allan Saint-Maximin, Player, Newcastle United FC 

Two breaches of The FA’s Kit and Advertising Regulations, contrary to FA Regulation B.2(ii)(b):

1. It is alleged that on 8th April 2022 the Participant wore a headband with an established mark or logo of a Clothing Manufacturer, namely Louis Vuitton, during a Premier League fixture for Newcastle United FC against Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at St. James’ Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne,NE1 4ST.
2. It is alleged that on 17th April 2022 the Participant wore a headband with an established mark or logo of a Clothing Manufacturer, namely Louis Vuitton, during a Premier League fixture for Newcastle United FC against Leicester City FC at St. James’ Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4ST.

The Participant has until 19 May 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT 
Thomas Chamberlain, Player, Unregistered

Evesham United FC v Bideford AFC
Southern League Division 1 Central
26 February 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant used improper and/or abusive and/or insulting language, 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 the language included a reference to, whether express or implied, to disability.

The Participant has until 16 May 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Thomas Chamberlain, Player, Unregistered

Evesham United FC v Bideford AFC
Southern League Division 1 Central
26 February 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that during the second half, following the Participant’s dismissal, the Participant’s behaviour was violent and/or improper.

The Participant has until 16 May 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Richard Wilkins, Assistant Manager, Stowmarket Town FC

Felixstowe & Walton United FC v Stowmarket Town FC
Isthmian League North
12 April 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 86th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language was abusive and/or improper.

The Participant has until 19 May 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Steve Pitt, Unregistered

Hampton & Richmond Borough FC v Billericay Town
National League South
9 April 2022

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 improper.

The Participant has until 18 May 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – E3 CHARGE PURSUANT TO REGULATION 5 OF THE ON-FIELD REGULATIONS (NON-STANDARD)
Jeremiah Dasaolu, Unregistered

Maldon & Tiptree v Dereham Town FC
Isthmian League North
12 March 2022

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

The Participant has until 19 May 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK)
Liam Watson, Manager, Southport FC

Southport FC vs Kettering Town FC
National League North
Saturday 2nd April
Post-Match Media Comments

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that comments after the above match constitute improper conduct in that they imply bias and/or are insulting towards the Match Official and/or bring the game into disrepute contrary to Rule E3.1.

The Participant has until 23 May 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Sam Bayston, Player, Christchurch FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct  under  FA  Rule  E1.2  in  respect  of  4,816  bets  placed  on  football  matches   between 27 September 2014 to 29 December  2021.

The Participant has until 18 May 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Scott Rogers, Manager, Tiverton Town FC

Yate Town FC v Tiverton Town FC
Southern League South
12 March 2022

Two breaches of FA Rule E3: 

1. It is alleged that during half time of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour amounts to improper conduct.
2. It is alleged that following your dismissal, the Participant’s behaviour amounts to improper conduct.

The Participant has until 12 April 2022 to provide a response. 

Result 
1 Match Ground Ban 
£200 Fine 

INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT 
Anthony Malbon, Player, Hanley Town FC

Bedworth United v Kidsgrove Athletic FC
FA Cup
21 August 2021

Four breaches of FA Rule E3:

1. It is alleged that in or around the 78th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s behaviour towards a Bedworth United FC player, was indecent and/or improper contrary to FA Rule E3.1.
2. It is alleged that in or around the 78th minute of the fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Bedworth United 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 ethnic origin, and/or colour, and/or race.
3. It is alleged that in or around the 80th minute of the fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Bedworth United 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 ethnic origin, and/or colour, and/or race.
4. It is alleged that following the fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards Bedworth United 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 ethnic origin, and/or colour, and/or race.

The Participant has until 6 April 2022 to provide a response. 

Result 
Charge 1 Proven 
Charge 2,3 & 4 Not Proven 
2 Match Suspension 
£100 Fine 

INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT 
Thomas Winkle, Player, Unregistered (formerly of Kidsgrove Athletic FC)

Bedworth United v Kidsgrove Athletic FC
FA Cup
21 August 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the fixture, ythe Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Bedworth United 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 ethnic origin, and/or colour, and/or race.

The Participant has until 6 April 2022 to provide a response. 

Result 
Not Proven 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
FC Halifax Town FC, National League Premier 

Eastleigh FC v FC Halifax Town
National League Premier
2 May 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 45th minute of the fixture, FC Halifax Town failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£500 fine). 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Eastleigh FC, National League Premier 

Eastleigh FC v FC Halifax Town
National League Premier
2 May 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 45th minute of the fixture, Eastleigh FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

10 May 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Brannon Daly, Coach, Bromley FC

Bromley FC v Chesterfield FC
National League
30 April 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that during half time of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was abusive, and/or insulting, and/or improper.

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

9 May 2022

Caister F.C

Charge: Breach of FA Rule E13 - An Affiliated Association, Competition, or Club shall not appoint to any position, or allow to continue in such position, any individual who has been suspended from holding such position.

Sanction: Warned as to its future conduct and fined the sum of £150. 

Daniel Parker 

Charge: Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - A Participant shall at all times act in the best interests of the game and shall not act in any manner which is improper or brings the game into disrepute or use any one, or a combination of, violent conduct, serious foul play, threatening, abusive, indecent or insulting words or behaviour.

Sanction: Suspended from football and all football related activity for a period of 18 months commencing on 1 December 2021 and pay a fine of £100. 

Alan Peace 

Charge: Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - A Participant shall at all times act in the best interests of the game and shall not act in any manner which is improper or brings the game into disrepute or use any one, or a combination of, violent conduct, serious foul play, threatening, abusive, indecent or insulting words or behaviour.

Sanction: Suspended from football and all football related activity for a period of 15 months commencing on 1 December 2021 and pay a fine of £100. 

6 May 2022

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Romario Viera, Player, Tadcaster Albion FC

Tadcaster Albion FC v Shildon AFC
Northern Premier League - East
12 March 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following your dismissal, the Participant’s behaviour amounts to improper conduct.

The Participant has until 12 April 2022 to provide a response. 

Result 
4 Match Suspension
£250 

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Alan McCormack, Player, Heybridge Swifts FC 

Heybridge Swifts FC v Felixstowe & Walton FC
Isthmian League North
29 January 2022

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

The Participant has until 12 April 2022 to provide a response. 

Result 
2 Match Suspension
£100 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE    
Kevin Maclaren, Manager, Chertsey Town FC 

Staines Town FC v Chertsey Town FC
Isthmian League – South Central
Saturday 14th August 2021

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

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result 
2 Match Suspension
£100 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
West Ham United FC U18s, U18 Premier League – South
West Ham United FC U18s v Crystal Palace FC U18s
U18 Premier League – South
11 March 2022
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 55th minute of the fixture, West Ham United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Admit Paper
£4000 fine

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Crystal Palace FC U18s, U18 Premier League – South
West Ham United FC U18s v Crystal Palace FC U18s
U18 Premier League – South
11 March 2022
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - 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.
Admit Paper
£4000 fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Sheffield United FC U23s, Premier League Cup
Derby County FC U23s v Sheffield United FC U23s
Premier League Cup
7 March 2022
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture Sheffield United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Admit Paper
£1250 fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2 – DESIGNATED CATEGORY 3)
Derby County FC U23s, Premier League Cup
Derby County FC U23s v Sheffield United FC U23s
Premier League Cup
7 March 2022
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the end of the fixture Derby County FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Admit Paper
 £1250 fine

4 May 2022

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE 
Aaron Evans Nemane, Player, Notts County FC

Aldershot Town FC v Notts County FC
National League Premier
3 May 2022

Breach of FA Ruel E3 - It is alleged following the completion of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or improper.

The Participant has until 6:00pm on Monday 9 May 2022 to provide a response.

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) 
Matthew Lund, Player, Salford City FC

Salford City FC v Mansfield Town FC
English Football League Two
2 May 2022

Breach of FA Rule E1.1 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 20th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.

The Participant has until 6:00pm on Monday 9 May 2022 to provide a response.

Paul Coutts, Bristol Rovers FC 
Rochdale AFC v Bristol Rovers FC
Football League 2
30/04/2022
S2 violent conduct
Claim Dismissed. 4 Match Suspension remains.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Neil Harris, Manager, Gillingham FC

Portsmouth FC v Gillingham FC
English Football League One
23 April 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 45th + 2 minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour was abusive, and/or insulting, and/or improper.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£1,000 fine and a 1 match touchline ban).

3 May 2022

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Leyton Orient FC, English Football League 2
Swindon Town FC v Leyton Orient FC
English Football League 2
18 April 2022
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 37th minute of the fixture, Swindon Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 
£2,000 fine

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Swindon Town FC, English Football League 2
Swindon Town FC v Leyton Orient FC
English Football League 2
18 April 2022
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 37th minute of the fixture, Swindon Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 
£2,000 fine

By FA Staff