If produced and published, written reasons can be found for Appeal Board hearings by clicking *here* and selecting “County Appeal” on the “Offence Type” dropdown list. Alternatively, use this URL: https://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/discipline/written-reasons.
Tony Avery v London FA – 3 April
Appellant: Manager (U11s)
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct against a Match Official - (including threatening and/or abusive language/behaviour)
Sanction: 112-days suspension, £50 fine, complete an online education programme.
Result
Appeal Allowed: sanction varied: 84-days suspension.
Radford FC v United Counties Football League – 4 April
Appellant: Club (Step 6)
Charge: League Rule 6.9 - Fielding Ineligible Player
Sanction: £50 fine, 3 Points deducted.
Result
Appeal Dismissed
Great Wakering Rovers v Isthmian Football League – 5 April
Appellant: Club (Step 4)
Charge (Decision): Abandoned Game: Game result would stand.
Sanction:
Result
Appeal Dismissed
Hilltop FC v Combined Counties Football League – 6 April
Appellant: Club (Step 5)
Charge: League Rule 8.9 – Failure to Fulfil Fixture
Sanction: Match points awarded to opposition.
Result
Appeal Dismissed.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2023/hilltop-fc-v-combined-counties-football-league---appeal-board---17-april-2023.ashx
Adam Sears v Liverpool FA – 6 April
Appellant: Spectator/Parent
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct - Assault or Attempted Assault on a Match Official
Sanction: 5-year suspension, complete a face-to-face education course.
Result
Appeal Allowed: Sanction varied: Not to include ground/venue in terms of suspension.
Written reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2023/adam-sears-v-liverpool-fa---appeal-board---21-april-2023.ashx
Sabri Shaholli v Kent FA – 11 April
Appellant: Manager (U13s)
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct against a Match Official (including threatening and/or abusive language/behaviour).
Sanction: 142-day suspension, £75 fine, complete an online education programme.
Result
Appeal Dismissed.
Robert Burton v Bedfordshire FA – 13 April
Appellant: Assistant Manager (U14s)
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (not including threatening and/or abusive language/behaviour).
Sanction: 3-match suspension, £75 fine.
Result
Appeal Allowed: Sanction varied: 2-match suspension, £20 fine.
Mount Pleasant v West Riding FA – 17 April
Appellant: Club
Charge: FA Rule E20 - Failed to ensure directors, players, officials, employees, servants, representatives, conduct themselves in an orderly fashion whilst attending any Match.
Sanction: £50 fine.
Result
Appeal Allowed: Remitted for a rehearing.
Dean Norman v Staffordshire FA – 18 April
Appellant: Acting Assistant referee/Parent
Charges:
• Charge 1- FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including foul and abusive language).
• Charge 2-FA Rule E3.2 - Improper Conduct - aggravated by a persons Ethnic Origin, Colour, Race, Nationality, Faith, Gender, Gender Reassignment, Sexual Orientation or Disability.
• Charge 3- FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including threatening and/or abusive language/behaviour).
Sanctions:
(Charges 1&2): 6-match suspension, £50 fine, complete an online education programme.
(Charge 3): 5-match suspension, £65 fine.
Result
Appeal Dismissed.
Craig Martin v Kent FA – Teams – 19 April
Appellant: Manager (U11s)
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including threatening and/or abusive language/behaviour).
Sanction: 28-days suspension, £50 fine.
Result
Appeal Dismissed.
Kevin Williscroft v Staffordshire FA – 20 April
Appellant: Referee
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including foul and abusive language); FA Rule E3.2 - Improper Conduct - aggravated by a persons Ethnic Origin, Colour, Race, Nationality, Faith, Gender, Gender Reassignment, Sexual Orientation or Disability.
Sanction: 28-day suspension, £50 fine, complete an online education programme.
Result
Appeal Dismissed
Owen Quinn v Durham FA – 20 April
Appellant: Player (open age)
Charges:
• Charge 1: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including foul and abusive language).
• Charge 2: FA Rule E3.2 - Improper Conduct - aggravated by a persons Ethnic Origin, Colour, Race, Nationality, Faith, Gender, Gender Reassignment, Sexual Orientation or Disability
Sanction: 7-match suspension, £85 fine, complete an online education programme, 8 club penalty points.
Result
Appeal Allowed: remitted for rehearing.
Jason Leeke v Staffordshire FA – 20 April
Appellant: Manager (U15s)
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct against a Match Official (including abusive language/behaviour).
Sanction: 2-match suspension, £25 fine.
Result
Appeal Dismissed
John Brennan & Britwell v Berks & Bucks FA – 25 April
Appellants: Manager and Club
Charge (Club): FA Rule E20 - Failed to ensure directors, players, officials, employees, servants, representatives, conduct themselves in an orderly fashion whilst attending any Match.
Charge (Manager): FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct against a Match Official (including abusive language/behaviour).
Sanction (Club): £80 fine.
Sanction (Manager): 2-match suspension, £40 fine.
Result
Appeal Dismissed
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2023/john-brennan-and-britwell-fc-v-berks-bucks-fa-appeal-board-3-may-2023.ashx
Lymington Town FC v The FA Alliance Committee – 26 April
Appellant: Club (Step 4)
Charge: Failed Ground Grading
Result
Appeal Dismissed
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2023/lymington-town-fc-v-the-fa-alliance-committee---appeal-board---10-may-2023.ashx
North Shields FC v The FA Alliance Committee – 26 April
Appellant: Club (Step 4)
Charge: Failed Ground Grading
Result
Appeal Dismissed
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2023/north-shields-fc-v-the-fa-alliance-committee---appeal-board---10-may-2023.ashx
Skelmersdale United FC v The FA Alliance Committee – 26 April
Appellant: Club (Step 4)
Charge: Failed Ground Grading
Result
Appeal Dismissed
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2023/skelmersdale-united-fc-v-the-fa-alliance-committee---appeal-board---10-may-2023.ashx
Sean Harnwell v Essex FA – 27 April
Appellant: Player (open age)/Spectator
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct - Assault or Attempted Assault on a Match Official
Sanction: 5-year suspension, complete a face-to-face education course.
Result
Appeal Dismissed
If produced and published, written reasons can be found for Appeal Board hearings by clicking *here* and selecting “County Appeal” on the “Offence Type” dropdown list. Alternatively, use this URL: https://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/discipline/written-reasons.
