Disciplinary charges, responses and suspensions for June 2023

Friday 07 Jul 2023
FA charges - June 2023

30 June 2023 

MISCONDUCT – CROWD CONTROL
Darlington FC, National League - North

Scarborough Athletic FC v Darlington FC
National League - North
2 January 2023

Breach of FA Rule E21.4 - It is alleged that during the fixture Darlington FC failed to ensure that its spectators, and all persons purporting to be its supporters or followers, conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and failed to ensure those persons did not use words or otherwise behave in an improper and/or offensive and/or abusive and/or insulting manner with either express or implied reference to gender.

Result
Action Plan
£1500 fine. £500 suspended provided no further breach of E21 for any incidents on or before 19 June 2024.  

MISCONDUCT – CROWD CONTROL
Scarborough Athletic FC, National League - North

Scarborough Athletic FC v Darlington FC
National League - North
2 January 2023

Breach of FA Rule E21.4 - It is alleged that during the fixture Scarborough Athletic FC failed to ensure that its spectators, and all persons purporting to be its supporters or followers, conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and failed to ensure those persons did not use words or otherwise behave in an improper and/or offensive and/or abusive and/or insulting manner with either express or implied reference to gender.

Result
Action Plan
£1500 fine. £500 suspended provided no further breach of E21 for any incidents on or before 19 June 2024.  

28 June 2023

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – BETTING
Paul Elkins, Player, Middlesex Arms FC

Breach of FA Rule F3 - It is alleged that he has not complied with requirements pursuant to FA Rule F2, by failing to provide documents, information or any other material held in relation to a request by The Football Association.

Mr Elkins has until 6pm on 6 July 2023 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – BETTING
Luke Everitt, Player, Middlesex Arms FC

Breach of FA Rule F3 - It is alleged that he has not complied with requirements pursuant to FA Rule F2, by failing to provide documents, information or any other material held in relation to a request by The Football Association.

Mr Everitt has until 6pm on 6 July 2023 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – BETTING
Daniel Bohan, Olympique Mayonnaise FC

Breach of FA Rule F3 - It is alleged that he has not complied with requirements pursuant to FA Rule F2, by failing to provide documents, information or any other material held in relation to a request by The Football Association.

Mr Bohan has until 6pm on 6 July 2023 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
David Whitby, Chairman, Stamford AFC

Stamford AFC vs Spalding FC
Northern Premier League – Midlands Division
10 April 2023

Breach of FA Rule E3.1:
1. It is alleged that in or around the club secretary’s office, following the pitch inspection, his language and/or behaviour was improper towards a Match Official.
2. It is alleged that in or around the car park area, following the pitch inspection, he acted in an improper manner and used threatening and/or abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official.

Mr Whitby has until 6pm on 5 July 2023 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – BETTING
Harry Chapman, Bradford City FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 – He is charged with Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 1 breach of FA Rule E8(1)(b), whilst he was a Participant at Blackburn Rovers FC.

Mr Chapman has until 6pm on 6 July 2023 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Mark Birch, U19s Manager, Carlisle United U19s

Stockport County FC (Under 19s) v Carlisle United (Under 19s)
Youth Alliance North-West Conference
4 March 2023

Breach of FA Rule E3.1:
1. It is alleged that in the 73rd minute of the fixture, his language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper towards a Match Official.
2. It is alleged following his dismissal, his behaviour was improper.

Mr Birch admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing. 

26 June 2023

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Harry Hogg, Coach, Peterborough United FC U19
 
AFC Wimbledon U19 College A v Peterborough United FC U19
Scholarship Boys B Men's Cup
3 May 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged during the fixture, his language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting towards a Match Official.
 
Mr Hogg has until 6pm on 28 June 2023 to provide a response. 
  
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – CROWD CONTROL
VCD Athletic, Isthmian League South Central
 
VCD Athletic FC v Phoenix Sports FC
Isthmian League South Central Play Off
29 April 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E21 – It is alleged that VCD Athletic FC failed to ensure that spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) conduct themselves in an orderly fashion whilst attending the Match and do not behave in a way which is improper, threatening or provocative; and/or encroach on to the pitch or commit any form of pitch incursion, contrary to FA Rules E21.1 and E21.3.
 
The Club admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing.
  
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Dean Harrison, Manager, VCD Athletic FC
 
VCD Athletic FC v Phoenix Sports FC
Isthmian League South Central Play Off
29 April 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of fixture he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.
 
Mr Harrison admits the Charge, does not accept Standard Penalty 1 and elects a Paper Hearing. 
 
23 June 2023

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Mark Grimes, Club Secretary, Nuneaton Borough FC
 
Nuneaton Borough FC vs Rushall Olympic FC
Southern League Play Offs
1 May 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3:
1. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in or around the tunnel area, he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
2. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in or around the Match Officials’ dressing room, his conduct was improper and/or violent towards a Match Official.

Result 
3 Match Ground Ban 
£100 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Tom Sills, Manager, Wimborne Town FC
 
Wimborne Town FC vs Willand Rovers FC
Southern League Division One South
18 March 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 80th minute of the fixture, his behaviour was improper.
2. It is alleged that in or around the 80th minute, following his dismissal, he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
 
 Result 
2 Match Touchline Ban 
£225 fine 
 
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Nigel Keogh, Assistant Manager, Ashton United FC
 
Ashton United FC vs Liversedge FC
Northern Premier League Premier Division
18 April 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged following the completion of the fixture you acted in an improper manner towards a Match Official.
 
Mr Keogh has until 6pm on 1 June 2023 to provide a response.

Result 
2 Match Touchline Ban 
£175 fine 

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Curtis Angell, Player, Hungerford Town FC

Hungerford Town FC vs Dulwich Hamlet FC
National League South
22 April 2023

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that following his dismissal, his language was abusive and/or insulting towards a Match Official.

Mr Angell admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.

22 June 2023

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Damion Beckford-Quailey, Manager, Shepshed Dynamo FC

Harborough Town FC vs Shepshed Dynamo FC
Northern Premier League Midlands Division
8 April 2023

Breach of FA Rule E3:
1) It is alleged that in or around the half time interval of the fixture your language and/or behaviour was improper towards a Match Official.
2) It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture your language and/or behaviour was improper towards a Match Official.

Mr Beckford-Quailey admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing. 

Result 
2 Match Touchline Ban 
£150 fine 
 
Failure to comply with a decision made pursuant to the Rules and regulations of the Association
Paul Doswell, Manager, Havant & Waterlooville FC
  
Breach of FA Rule E10 – It is alleged that he failed to comply with a decision of a Regulatory Commission dated 27 February 2023 by attempting to contact match officials during the following fixture:
 
Dulwich Hamlet FC v Havant & Waterlooville FC
National League South
11 March 2023
 
Charge admitted, paper case requested 

Result 
2 Match Extended Touchline Ban 
£400 fine 

SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL – NON-STANDARD CASE
Spennymoor Town, National League North
 
Chester FC vs Spennymoor Town FC
National League North
4 February 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that in or around the 75th minute of the fixture, Spennymoor Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
 
The Club admit the Charge and elect a Paper Hearing. 

Result 
£600 fine 

20 June 2023

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – DISCRIMINATION
Joshua Haigh, Head Groundsman, Rochdale AFC

Rochdale AFC vs Stockport County FC
League 2
Tuesday 21st February

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that his conduct following the above fixture 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, whether express or implied, to race and/or colour. 

Mr Haigh denies the Charge and elects a Personal Hearing. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – DISCRIMINATION
Barry Dunn, Head of Youth Recruitment, Millwall FC

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the post he retweeted is insulting and/or indecent 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, whether express or implied, to religion or belief.

Mr Dunn denies the Charge and elects a Personal Hearing.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Frank Sinclair, Coach, Doncaster Rovers FC

Grimsby Town FC U19 vs Doncaster Rovers FC U19
Youth Alliance North-East Conference
21 March 2023

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 53rd minute of the fixture, his language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting towards a Match Official.

Mr Sinclair denies the Charge and elects a Personal Hearing.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Henry Croft

Breach of FA Rule E1.2 - It is alleged that contrary to The FA’s Working with Intermediaries Regulations G2 a. and G2 b. he failed to ensure that Declan Blackwood (one of his employees, contractors or agents, who is not registered as an Intermediary) was prohibited from carrying out any Intermediary Activity and/or making an approach to a Player.

Mr Croft has until 6pm on 27 June 2023 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Jamie Crellin, Manager, Three Bridges FC

Sittingbourne FC vs Three Bridges FC
Isthmian League South-East
11 March 2023

Breach of FA Rule E3: 
1) It is alleged that in the fixture his language was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper towards a Match Official.
2) It is alleged that following his dismissal his behaviour was improper.

Mr Crellin has until 6pm on 27 June 2023 to provide a response. 

16 June 2023

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT - STANDARD CASE
Colin Charles, Coach, Thatcham Town FC

Ashford Town FC vs Thatcham Town FC
Isthmian League – South Central
15 April 2023

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 82nd minute of the fixture he used abusive and/or insulting and/or improper words towards a match official.

Mr Charles admits the Charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1 (£100 fine and a 1 match touchline ban).

E3 CHARGE PURSUANT TO REGULATION 5 OF THE ON-FIELD REGULATIONS 
Fatah Makhloufi, Player, Sholing FC

Sholing FC vs Evesham United FC
Southern League Division One South
28 February 2023

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 60th minute of the fixture, as evidenced in the video clip, his behaviour constitutes violent conduct.

Mr Makhloufi admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – DISCRIMINATION
Tom Sawyer, Player, Grimsby Borough FC

North Shields FC V Grimsby Borough FC
Northern Premier League
15th October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in/around the 25th minute of the above noted fixture his language towards a North Shields FC player was abusive and/or insulting 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, whether express or implied, to race and/or ethnic origin and/or colour.

Mr Sawyer denies the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Sholing FC, Southern League Division One South

Sholing FC vs Evesham United FC
Southern League Division One South
28 February 2023

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 60th minute of the fixture, Sholing FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or do not behave in a way which is improper and/or violent and/or provocative.

Sholing FC admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – CROWD CONTROL
Boston United FC, National League North 

King’s Lynn Town FC v Boston United FC (“the Match”)
National League North
1 January 2023

Breach of FA Rule E21.1: It is alleged that Boston United FC failed to ensure that spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) conduct themselves in an orderly fashion whilst attending the Match and do not use words or otherwise behave in a way which is improper, offensive, violent, threatening, abusive, indecent, insulting or provocative.

Breach of FA Rule E21.3: It is alleged that Boston United FC failed to ensure that spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) conduct themselves in an orderly fashion whilst attending the Match and do not encroach on the pitch or commit any form of pitch incursion.

Boston United FC deny the Charge and elect a Personal Hearing.

E3 CHARGE PURSUANT TO REGULATION 5 OF THE ON-FIELD REGULATIONS
Muhammad Sebbeh Njie, Player, Bromsgrove Sporting FC

Bromsgrove Sporting FC vs Stourbridge FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
10 April 2023

Breach of FA Rule E3.1:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture he acted in an improper manner and committed the sending off offence of violent conduct and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
2. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture he returned to the field of play and used improper and/or abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official. 

Mr Njie has until 6pm on 23 June 2023 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Michael McGrath, Player, Bromsgrove Sporting FC

Bromsgrove Sporting FC vs Stourbridge FC
Southern League Premier Division Central
10 April 2023

Breach of FA Rule E3.1:
1. It is alleged that during the fixture, he used threatening and/or abusive and/or indecent and/or improper words towards a Match Official on the field of play.
2. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, in or around the boardroom area, his conduct was improper towards a Match Official.

Mr McGrath has until 6pm on 23 June 2023 to provide a response. 

14 June 2023

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Andreas Symeou

Breach of FA Rule 1.2 – It is alleged that he entered into a Representation Contract without ‘additional authorisation’ to deal with minors contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries (p.412 FA Handbook).

Mr Syemou admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Sam Morgan, Joint Manager, Sutton Common Rovers FC

Chertsey Town FC vs Sutton Common Rovers FC
Isthmian League South Central
25 March 2023

Breach of FA Rule E3:
1) It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture his language was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper towards a Match Official.
2) It is alleged that following his dismissal his language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper towards a Match Official.

Mr Morgan admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
David Lewis, Manager, Lymington Town FC

Lymington Town FC vs Evesham United FC
Southern League Division One South
11 February 2023

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in/or around the 53rd minute of the fixture, he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.

Mr Lewis admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing.

13 June 2023 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT - BETTING
Harvey Bradbury, Player, Dorchester Town FC

Breach of FA Rule E8: He is charged with Misconduct under FA Rule E1.2 in respect of 454 bets placed on football matches between 22 May 2019 to 1 February 2023.

Mr Bradbury admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Joe Keith, Assistant Manager, Hashtag United FC

Hashtag United FC vs Coggeshall Town FC
Isthmian League North
1 April 2023

Breach of FA Rule E3:
1) It is alleged that in the 45th minute of the fixture his language was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper towards a Match Official.
2) It is alleged that following his dismissal his language was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper towards a Match.

Mr Keith admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing. 

9 June 2023

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Kevin Hake, Manager, Chatham Town FC, Isthmian League South-East

Chatham Town FC v Three Bridges FC
Isthmian League South-East
4 February 2023

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 85th minute of the fixture his behaviour was improper.

Mr. Hake denies the Charge and elects a Personal Hearing. 

Result 
Not proven 

8 June 2023

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT - NON-STANDARD CASE
Mr. Mark Bartley, Manager, Marlow FC

Marlow FC vs Chertsey Town FC
Isthmian League South Central
8 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 75th minute Mr. Bartley’s behaviour amounted to violent conduct.
2. It is alleged that following Mr. Bartley’s dismissal his language and/or behaviour was threatening and/or improper.

Mr. Bartley denies the charge and elects a personal hearing.

Result 
Charge one not proven
Charge two proven 
£225 Fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Marlow FC, Isthmian League South Central

Marlow FC vs Chertsey Town FC
Isthmian League South Central
8 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 75th minute of the fixture Marlow FC failed to ensure that its players and/or bench occupants conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

Result 
£300 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT - NON-STANDARD CASE
Mr Jay Gassons, Assistant Manager, Chertsey Town FC, Isthmian League South Central

Marlow FC vs Chertsey Town FC
Isthmian League South Central
8 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 75th minute Mr. Gassons’ behaviour amounted to violent conduct.

Result 
Not proven 

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Chertsey Town FC, Isthmian League South Central

Marlow FC vs Chertsey Town FC
Isthmian League South Central
8 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 75th minute of the fixture Chertsey Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or bench occupants conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

Result 
Warning 
£400 fine 

7 June 2023

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Paul Rooney, Player, Havant & Waterlooville FC
 
Worthing FC vs Havant & Waterlooville FC
National League South
25 March 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1:
1. It is alleged that following his dismissal at the conclusion of the fixture, his language and/or behaviour was improper and/or threatening.
2. It is alleged that following the conclusion or the fixture, in or around the dressing room area, he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
 
Mr Rooney admits the Charge and elects a Paper Hearing. 
 
Result 
3 match suspension 
£200 fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Banbury United FC, National League North
 
Banbury United FC v Farsley Celtic FC
National League North
25 February 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 96th minute of the fixture, Banbury United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Result 
£500 fine 
  
MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Farsley Celtic FC, National League North
 
Banbury United FC v Farsley Celtic FC
National League North
25 February 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 96th minute of the fixture, Farsley Celtic FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Result 
£400 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Jonathan Rimmington, Manager, Liversedge FC
 
Markse United FC vs Liversedge FC
Northern Premier League Premier Division
21 March 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E3.1:
1. It is alleged that he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official, resulting in his dismissal.
2. It is alleged that following his dismissal he acted in an improper manner and/or used threatening words and/or behaviour towards a match official.
3. It is alleged that following his dismissal he acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting and/or indecent words and/or behaviour towards spectators.
 
Result 
4 match suspension 
2 matches ground ban 
2 matches touchline ban 
£50 fine 

6 June 2023

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – CROWD CONTROL
Leeds United, Premier League 

Leeds United AFC v Newcastle United FC (“the Match”)
Premier League
13 May 2023

Breach of FA Rule E21.1: It is alleged that Leeds United AFC failed to ensure that spectators and/or it’s supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) conduct themselves in an orderly fashion whilst attending the Match and do not use words or otherwise behave in a way which is improper, offensive, violent, threatening, abusive, insulting or provocative.

2 June 2023

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – DISCRIMINATION
Rohan Vaughan, Burnley FC

Burnley U19s v Sheffield United U19s
Professional Development League - North
14 February 2023

Breach of FA Rule E3: It is alleged that he used improper and/or abusive and/or insulting language, contrary to Rule E3.1 towards a member of Sheffield United FC. 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 sexual orientation.

Result 
6 Match suspension 
FA face to face education programme 

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Aston Villa FC U21 – Premier League 2 – Division 2
 
Leeds United AFC U21 vs Aston Villa FC U21
Premier League 2 – Division 2
20 February 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture Aston Villa FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
 
Result 
Warning 
£5000 fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Leeds United AFC U21 – Premier League 2 – Division 2
 
Leeds United AFC U21 vs Aston Villa FC U21
Premier League 2 – Division 2
20 February 2023
 
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture Leeds United AFC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
 
Result 
Warning 
£5000 fine 

1 June 2023

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO DISCRIMINATION
Damian Irvine, CEO, Ebbsfleet United FC

Breach of FA Rule E3:
1. On 23rd April 2022, it is alleged that he 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 Race, Ethnic Origin and/or Nationality.
2. On 21st May 2022, it is alleged that he used improper and/or abusive and/or insulting language, contrary to Rule E3. 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 Race, Ethnic Origin and/or Nationality.

Mr Irvine denies the Charge and elects a Personal Hearing. 

Result 
Not proven

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – POST-MATCH MEDIA COMMENTS
Paul Simpson, Manager, Carlisle United FC
Bradford City vs Carlisle United
League 2 Play Off Semi-Final (Leg 1)
14 May 2023
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged the comments he made regarding the referee during a post-match media interview constitute improper conduct in that they imply bias, and/or question the integrity of the referee, and/or bring the game into disrepute contrary to FA Rule E3.1.
Admit Paper
Result - £500 fine. Warning as future conduct.

By FA Staff