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.
Shafie Kazemi, Kai Noah & East City v London FA – 6 September
Appellants:
• KN - Player
• SF – Manager & Treasurer
• ECFC - Club
Charges:
• KN - FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct - Assault or Attempted Assault on a Match Official
• SF - FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct - Assault or Attempted Assault on a Match Official
• ECFC - FA Rule E20 - Failed to ensure directors, players, officials, employees, servants, representatives, conduct themselves in an orderly fashion whilst attending any Match
Sanctions
• KN – 7-year suspension, face-to-face education course, 9 Club penalty points
• SF – 6-year suspension, face-to-face education course, 9 Club penalty points
• ECFC - £200 fine
Result: Appeal Allowed: remitted to be reheard.
Russell Cousins v Nottinghamshire FA – 8 September
Appellant: Manager (Youth)
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct against a Match Official (including abusive language/behaviour)
Sanction: 2-match suspension, £40 fine
Result: Appeal Allowed: Charge and sanction expunged
Hullbridge Sports v Essex FA – 15 September
Appellant: Club
Charge: FA Rule E21 - Failed to ensure spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to
be its supporters or followers) conduct themselves in an orderly fashion whilst attending any Match
Sanction: £50 fine
Result: Appeal Dismissed
Albrighton FC v Shropshire FA – 15 September
Appellant: U17s Team
Decision: Refused to play Out of County
Result: Appeal Allowed: Club permitted to play Out of County for 2023/24 season
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2023/albrighton-fc-v-shropshire-fa---appeal-board---10-august-2023.ashx
Jason Leaney v Kent FA – 15 September
Appellant: Manager (open age)
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (not including threatening and/or abusive language/behaviour)
Sanction: 2-match suspension, £25 fine
Result: Appeal Dismissed
The FA v Daniel Moon – 20 September
Respondent: Manager (open age)
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: 7-match suspension, complete an online education course
Result: Appeal Allowed: match-based suspension increased from 7-matches to 10-matches.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2023/the-fa-v-daniel-moon---appeal-board---11-october-2023.ashx
The FA v Dominic Warren – 20 September
Respondent: Youth Coach
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: Not Proven
Result: Appeal Allowed: Charge found proven, sanction imposed of 6-match suspension, to complete an online education course.
Southend United FC v The National League – 20 September
Appellant: Club - Step 1
Decision: 10-point deduction
Result: Appeal Dismissed
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2023/southend-united-fc-v-the-national-league---appeal-board---2-october-2023.ashx
Jack Bartram v Norfolk FA – 28 September
Appellant: Player (open age)
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: 7-match suspension, £80 fine, complete an online education course, 6 club penalty points
Result: Appeal Allowed: remitted to be reheard.
Jamie Hextall v Leicestershire & Rutland FA – 28 September
Appellant: Manager (open age)
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: 8-match suspension, £90 fine, complete an online education course
Result: Appeal Dismissed: Sanction increased from 8-match suspension to 10-match suspension, fine increased from £90 fine to £120 fine.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2023/jamie-hextall-v-leicestershire-and-rutland-fa---appeal-board---28-september-2023.ashx
Charlwood Village FC v Surrey FA – 28 September
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: £150 fine
Result: Appeal Allowed: remitted to be reheard.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2023/charlwood-village-fc-v-surrey-fa---appeal-board---28-september-2023.ashx
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.
