Disciplinary charges, suspensions and responses for October 2016:
Monday 31 October
Solihull Moors FC
Solihull Moors FC v Forest Green Rovers FC
National League, 25 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 77th minute of the fixture, Solihull Moors FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour and/or violent conduct.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 (£500 fine) accepted.
Forest Green Rovers FC
Solihull Moors FC v Forest Green Rovers FC
National League, 25 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 77th minute of the fixture, Forest Green Rovers FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 (£500) accepted.
Simon Walton, Guiseley AFC
Guiseley AFC v Gateshead FC
National League, 25 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Walton’s behaviour following his dismissal after the end of the fixture amounted to improper conduct.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Friday 28 October
Paul Bignot, Player, Newport County AFC
Newport County AFC v Cheltenham Town FC
Football League 2, 10 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Bignot’s behaviour in or around the 45th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
Bignot was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Newport County AFC have completed six first-team matches in approved competitions, fined £600 and warned as to future conduct. The punishment has been set aside, subject to appeal.
Gary Flinn, manager, AFC Kempston Rovers
Histon FC v AFC Kempston Rovers
Southern League Division One Central, 10 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Flinn’s language and/or behaviour during the second half of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Flinn has until 5 November 2016 to respond.
Adam Stevens, manager, Grantham Town FC
Grantham Town FC v Coalville Town FC
Northern Premier League Premier, 27 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Stevens’ behaviour in the second-half of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
Stevens has until 5 November 2016 to respond.
Eastleigh FC
Bromley FC v Eastleigh FC
National League – Premier, 29 August 2016
Breach of FA Rule F3 – it is alleged that Eastleigh FC failed to comply with a requirement under FA Rule F2 to provide information requested by The Football Association.
Eastleigh FC has until 5 November 2016 to respond.
Joe Pratley-Jones, Molesey FC
Three Bridges FC v Molesey FC
Isthmian League Division One South, 10 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that following his dismissal in the above fixture, Pratley-Jones used abusive and/or insulting words towards the match referee.
Pratley-Jones has until 5 November 2016 to respond.
Thomas King, Bromley FC U17 Rooks
Junior Bromleians U17 FC v Bromley FC U17 Rooks
Friendly, 4 September 2016
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that King’s language following his dismissal in or around the 57th minute of the above fixture was abusive and/or insulting; (ii) it is alleged that King’s behaviour in failing to leave the field of play following his dismissal in or around the 57th minute of the above fixture was threatening and/or improper.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
King was suspended from all domestic club football, commencing Monday 31 October, until such time as Bromley FC U17 Rooks have completed three non-first team matches in approved competitions, fined £30 and warned as to future conduct.
Thursday 27 October
Jose Mourinho, manager, Manchester United FC
Liverpool FC v Manchester United FC
Pre-Match Press Conference, 14 October 2016
Premier League, 17 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Mourinho’s comments in the above pre-match press conference constitute improper conduct and/or bring the game into disrepute, in contravention of Rule E3(1).
Mourinho has until 6pm on 31 October 2016 to respond.
David Moyes, manager, Sunderland AFC
Southampton FC v Sunderland AFC
EFL Cup, 26 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture Moyes used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.
Moyes has until 6pm on 1 November 2016 to respond.
Adama Diomande, Hull City FC
Bristol City FC v Hull City FC
EFL Cup, 25 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Diomande’s behaviour in or around the 90th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Charge admitted, automatic penalty (three-match suspension) accepted.
James Norwood, Tranmere Rovers FC
Tranmere Rovers FC v North Ferriby United FC
National League – Premier, 25 October 2016
Dismissed for violent conduct
Claim made of wrongful dismissal.
Claim unsuccessful. Norwood’s three-match suspension remains in place.
Wednesday 26 October
John Coleman, manager, Accrington Stanley FC
Crawley Town FC v Accrington Stanley FC
Football League 2, 22 October 2016
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that in or around the tunnel area at half time of the fixture Coleman used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official; and (ii) it is alleged that Coleman’s conduct in returning to the technical area following his dismissal was improper.
Coleman has until 6pm 31 October 2016 to respond.
Swindon Town FC
AFC Wimbledon v Swindon Town FC
Football League 1, 15 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 30th minute of the fixture, Swindon Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Swindon Town FC was fined £10,000 and warned as its future conduct.
Gloucester City FC
Tamworth FC v Gloucester City FC
National League North, 6 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 70th minute of the fixture, Gloucester City FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Gloucester City FC was fined £1,000 and warned as to its future conduct.
Tamworth FC
Tamworth FC v Gloucester City FC
National League North, 6 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 70th minute of the fixture, Tamworth FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Tamworth FC was fined £1,000 and warned as to its future conduct.
Darren Lewis, Intermediary
Two breaches of FA Rules: (i) breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that on 20 April 2016 Lewis submitted a document to The FA, purporting to be a representation contract between him and Mr Ashley Nadesan which had been forged and/or altered; (ii) breach of FA Rule F3 – it is alleged that Lewis failed to comply with a requirement under FA Rule F2 to attend to answer questions at a time and place determined by The Association.
Lewis has until 2 November 2016 to respond.
Tuesday 25 October
Aaron Collins, Notts County FC
Portsmouth FC v Notts County FC
Football League 2, 22 October 2016
Dismissed for serious foul play
Claim made of wrongful dismissal.
Claim successful. Suspension withdrawn with immediate effect.
Joe Day, Newport County AFC
Newport County AFC v Plymouth Argyle FC
Football League 2, 22 October 2016
Dismissed for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity.
Claim unsuccessful. Day’s one-match suspension remains in place.
Andrew Stickley, club secretary, Bedworth United FC
Bedworth United FC v Rocester FC
Emirates FA Cup, 20 August 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 15th minute of the fixture Stickley used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Stickley has until 2 November 2016 to respond.
Bedworth United FC
Bedworth United FC v Rocester FC
Emirates FA Cup, 20 August 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in the boardroom after the end of the fixture, Bedworth United FC failed to ensure that its official conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from improper behaviour.
Bedworth United FC has until 2 November 2016 to respond.
Monday 24 October
Moussa Sissoko, Tottenham Hotspur FC
AFC Bournemouth v Tottenham Hotspur FC
Premier League, 22 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Sissoko’s behaviour in or around the 79th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Charge admitted, automatic penalty (three-match suspension) accepted.
Jimmy Bullard, manager, Leatherhead FC
AFC Sudbury v Leatherhead FC
Isthmian League Premier, 1 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Bullard’s language and/or behaviour in or around the 72nd minute of the fixture was improper.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 (one-match touchline ban and £150 fine) accepted.
Steve Sallis, assistant manager, Leatherhead FC
AFC Sudbury v Leatherhead FC
Isthmian League Premier, 1 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Sallis’s language and/or behaviour in or around the 72nd minute of the fixture was improper.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 (one-match touchline ban and £150 fine) accepted.
Luke George, Chester FC
Gateshead FC v Chester FC
National League Premier, 6 August 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that George’s behaviour in or around the 23rd minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
George was originally suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Chester FC had completed eight first-team matches in approved competitions, fined £500 and warned as to his future conduct.
Appeal successful on the ground ‘failed to give the Participant a fair hearing’. Appeal Board then heard the matter again in the first instance and made the following decision: George is immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Chester FC have completed six first-team competitive matches in approved competitions and fined £500.
Carshalton Athletic FC
Worthing FC v Carshalton Athletic FC
Emirates FA Cup, 3 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, Carshalton Athletic FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Carshalton Athletic FC has until 1 November 2016 to respond.
Jordan Wakeling, Gresley FC
Deeping Rangers FC v Gresley FC
Emirates FA Cup, 3 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Wakeling’s language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Wakeling has until 1 November 2016 to respond.
Damien Beckford-Quailey, manager, Gresley FC
Deeping Rangers FC v Gresley FC
Emirates FA Cup, 3 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that after the end of the fixture Beckford-Quailey used abusive and/or insulting words towards the match referee.
Beckford-Quailey has until 1 November 2016 to respond.
Friday 21 October
Alan McCormack, Brentford FC
Brentford FC v Cardiff City FC
Football League Championship, 19 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 52nd minute of the match, McCormack used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official, 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 it included a reference to gender.
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
Charge proven. McCormack was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Brentford FC have completed five first-team matches in approved competitions, fined £6,000, warned as to future conduct and must complete an education course within four months.
Leon Cashman, AFC Dunstable
AFC Dunstable v Heybridge Swifts FC
Emirates FA Cup, 7 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that after the end of the fixture Cashman used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Cashman was suspended from all domestic club football, commencing Monday 24 October, until such time as AFC Dunstable have completed two first-team matches in approved competitions and fined £30.
Christian Appleford, assitant manager, Bury Town FC
Bury Town FC v Ware FC
Isthmian League Division One North, 3 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture Appleford used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.
Appleford admitted the above charge, however The FA does not accept Appleford’s response as an unequivocal admission of the charge. Paper hearing requested.
Financial element of standard penalty 1 reduced to £50. One-match touchline ban, effective immediately, remains.
Nikki Bull, manager, Margate FC
Poole Town FC v Margate FC
National League South, 20 August 2016
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that during the fixture, Bull used abusive and/or insulting language towards the match referee; and (ii) it is alleged that after the end of the fixture, Bull’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Bull admitted the above charge however The FA does not accept Bull’s response as an unequivocal admission of the charge. Paper hearing requested.
Bull was suspended from the touchline, commencing Monday 24 October, until such time as Margate FC have completed two first-team matches in approved competitions, fined £300 and warned as to future conduct.
Thursday 20 October
Delroy Facey
Two breaches of FA Rules pursuant to Rule E1(b): (i) Facey is charged with a breach of Rule E5, pursuant to Rule E9, in that he agreed with another person or persons to act in breach of Rule E5. It is alleged that Facey was party to a conspiracy to commit bribery contrary to section 1(1) of the Criminal Law Act 1977, and that this conspiracy constitutes an agreement to offer, agree to give or give a bribe, gift, reward or consideration of any nature which was or could appear to be related in any way to seeking to influence the outcome or conduct of a match or competition; (ii) further or alternatively, Facey is charged with a breach of Rule E3(1). It is alleged that Facey was party to a conspiracy to commit bribery contrary to section 1(1) of the Criminal Law Act 1977, and that this constitutes a failure to act in the best interests of the game and/or brings the game into disrepute.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Facey was sanctioned with a lifetime ban from all football and football related activity, applied with effect from 12 September 2014.
Moses Swaibu
Two breaches of FA Rules pursuant to Rule E1(b): (i) Swaibu is charged with a breach of Rule E5, pursuant to Rule E9, in that he agreed with another person or persons to act in breach of Rule E5. It is alleged that Swaibu was party to a conspiracy to commit bribery contrary to section 1(1) of the Criminal Law Act 1977, and that this conspiracy constitutes an agreement to offer, agree to give or give a bribe, gift, reward or consideration of any nature which was or could appear to be related in any way to seeking to influence the outcome or conduct of a match or competition; (ii) further or alternatively, Swaibu is charged with a breach of Rule E3(1). It is alleged that Swaibu was party to a conspiracy to commit bribery contrary to section 1(1) of the Criminal Law Act 1977, and that this constitutes a failure to act in the best interests of the game and/or brings the game into disrepute.
Charge admitted, personal Hearing requested.
Swaibu was sanctioned with a lifetime ban from all football and football related activity, of which a period of 15 years shall be activated and applied with effect from 24 January 2014. The balance of the ban shall be suspended indefinitely with effect from 25 January 2029.
Bury FC
Rochdale AFC v Bury FC
Football League 1, 15 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 77th minute of the fixture, Bury FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Bury FC was fined £12,500 and warned as to its future conduct.
Joseph Bunney, Rochdale AFC
Swindon Town FC v Rochdale AFC
Football League 1, 18 October 2016
Dismissed for violent conduct
Claim received of wrongful dismissal
Claim successful. Suspension withdrawn with immediate effect.
Glen Tweneboah, Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – it is alleged that Tweneboah breached rule 3.2 of Appendix II to The FA regulations on working with intermediaries by entering into a representation contract with a minor without authorisation to deal with minors.
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
Delroy Facey
Two breaches of FA Rules pursuant to Rule E1(b): (i) Facey is charged with a breach of Rule E5, pursuant to Rule E9, in that he agreed with another person or persons to act in breach of Rule E5. It is alleged that Facey was party to a conspiracy to commit bribery contrary to section 1(1) of the Criminal Law Act 1977, and that this conspiracy constitutes an agreement to offer, agree to give or give a bribe, gift, reward or consideration of any nature which was or could appear to be related in any way to seeking to influence the outcome or conduct of a match or competition; (ii) further or alternatively, Facey is charged with a breach of Rule E3(1). It is alleged that Facey was party to a conspiracy to commit bribery contrary to section 1(1) of the Criminal Law Act 1977, and that this constitutes a failure to act in the best interests of the game and/or brings the game into disrepute.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Wednesday 19 October
Rochdale AFC
Rochdale AFC v Bury FC
Football League 1, 15 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 77th minute of the fixture, Rochdale AFC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 (£2,500 fine) accepted.
Tuesday 18 October
Jack Grealish, Aston Villa
Aston Villa FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
Football League Championship, 15 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Grealish’s behaviour in or around the 39th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Charge admitted, but submits that the automatic penalty of a three-match suspension is clearly excessive.
Claim that the automatic penalty of a three match suspension is clearly excessive rejected. Grealish will serve a three-match suspension with immediate effect.
Cameron Stuart, assistant manager, Chasetown FC
Chasetown FC v Shaw Lane Association FC
Northern Premier League Division One South, 13 August 2016
Three breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that in or around the 70th minute of the above fixture, Cameron's behaviour in failing to provide his name to the Match Referee amounted to improper conduct; (ii) it is alleged that Stuart’s behaviour in failing to leave the technical area when requested to do so amounts to improper conduct; (iii) it is further alleged that Cameron's language towards the Match Referee was abusive and/or insulting.
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
Charge proven. Stuart was suspended from the touchline, commencing Monday 24 October, until such time as Chasetown FC have completed two first-team matches in approved competitions, fined £150 and warned as to his future conduct.
Alan Dowson, manager, Hampton & Richmond Borough FC
Hampton & Richmond Borough FC v Whitehawk FC
National League South, 13 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that after the end of the fixture Dowson used abusive and/or insulting words towards the match referee.
Dowson has until 26 October 2016 to respond.
Friday 14 October
Paul Bignot, Newport County AFC
Newport County AFC v Cheltenham Town FC
Football League 2, 10 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Bignot’s behaviour in or around the 45th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
Leon Cashman, AFC Dunstable
AFC Dunstable v Heybridge Swifts FC
Emirates FA Cup, 7 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that after the end of the fixture Cashman used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Wednesday 12 October
Craig Woodley, coach, Barwell FC
Barwell FC v Mickleover Sport FC
Northern Premier League Premier, 23 August 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that after the end of the fixture Woodley used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Charge admitted, standard penalty (one-match touchline suspension and £150 fine) accepted.
Frome Town FC
Salisbury FC v Frome Town FC
Emirates FA Cup, 3 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in the first-half of the fixture, Frome Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 (£200 fine) accepted.
Salisbury FC
Salisbury FC v Frome Town FC
Emirates FA Cup, 3 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in the first-half of the fixture, Salisbury FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 (£200 fine) accepted.
Tuesday 11 October
Tamworth FC
Tamworth FC v Gloucester City FC
National League North, 6 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 70th minute of the fixture, Tamworth FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Tamworth FC has until 19 October to respond.
Gloucester City FC
Tamworth FC v Gloucester City FC
National League North, 6 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 70th minute of the fixture, Gloucester City FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Gloucester City FC has until 19 October to respond.
Nikki Bull, manager, Margate FC
Poole Town FC v Margate FC
National League South, 20 August 2016
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that during the fixture, Bull used abusive and/or insulting language towards the Match Referee; and (ii) it is alleged that after the end of the fixture, Bull’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Bull admitted the above charge however The FA does not accept Bull’s response as an unequivocal admission of the charge. Paper hearing requested.
Ben Gerring, Torquay United FC
Gateshead FC v Torquay United FC
National League, 1 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Gerring’s behaviour following his dismissal in or around the 69th minute of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Gerring was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Torquay United FC have completed two first team matches in approved competitions, fined £300 and warned as to future conduct.
Paul Lamb, assistant manager, AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Carlton Town FC v AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Northern Premier League Division, 27 August 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Lamb’s behaviour in or around the 90th minute of the fixture constitutes improper and/or violent conduct.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Lamb was suspended from the touchline, commencing Monday 17 October, until such time as AFC Rushden & Diamonds have completed three first team matches in approved competitions fined £150 and warned as to future conduct.
Darren Davis, coach, Carlton Town FC
Carlton Town FC v AFC Rushden & Diamonds
Northern Premier League Division 1, 27 August 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Davis’s behaviour in or around the 90th minute of the fixture constitutes improper conduct.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Davis was suspended from the touchline, commencing Monday 17 October, until such time as Carlton Town FC have completed two first team matches in approved competitions, fined £150 and warned as to future conduct.
Whitehawk FC
Hampton & Richmond Borough FC v Whitehawk FC
National League South, 13 September 2016
Two breaches of FA Rule E1(b) – (i) it is alleged that Whitehawk FC failed to comply with FA Rule C1(g)(x), in that Tony Lee played for Whitehawk FC on 13 September 2016, before his temporary transfer had been authorised by The Association; (ii) it is alleged that Whitehawk FC failed to comply with FA Rule C1(g)(x), in that Jack Masterton played for Whitehawk FC on 13 September 2016, before his temporary transfer had been authorised by The Association.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Whitehawk FC was warned as to its future conduct.
Jamie Stuart, manager, Grays Athletic FC
Leiston FC v Grays Athletic FC
Emirates FA Cup, 3 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that after the end of the fixture Stuart used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Officials.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 (one-match touchline ban and £150 fine) accepted.
Monday 10 October
Philippe Montanier, manager, Nottingham Forest FC
Sheffield Wednesday FC v Nottingham Forest FC
Football League Championship, 24 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that after the end of the fixture Montanier used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
No reply, non-personal hearing to be convened.
Charge proven: Montanier was immediately banned from the touchline, until such time as Nottingham Forest FC have completed two first team matches in approved competitions and fined £3,000.
Bury FC
Bury FC v Shrewsbury Town FC
Football League 1, 10 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that at half time of the fixture, Bury FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
Charge proven. Bury FC fined £5,000 and warned as to its future conduct.
Shrewsbury Town FC
Bury FC v Shrewsbury Town FC
Football League 1, 10 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that at half time of the fixture, Shrewsbury Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Charge proven. Shrewsbury Town FC fined £4,500 and warned as to its future conduct.
Laurence Fisher, Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – it is alleged that Fisher breached Regulation B8 of the FA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries.
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested.
Fisher was suspended from all football and football related activity for the period of 28 days, 21 of which are suspended until 1 September 2017. Remaining seven days effective immediately. Warned as to future conduct.
Friday 7 October
Christian Appleford, assistant manager, Bury Town FC
Bury Town FC v Ware FC
Isthmian League Division One North, 3 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture Appleford used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Appleford has until 17 October 2016 to respond.
Thursday 6 October
Queens Park Rangers FC
Fulham FC v Queens Park Rangers FC
Football League Championship, 1 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – 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.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Queens Park Rangers FC was fined £7,500 and warned as to its future conduct.
Craig Hignett, manager, Hartlepool United FC
Plymouth Argyle FC v Hartlepool United FC
Football League 2, 24 September 2016
Three breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that in or around the 85th minute of the fixture Hignett used abusive/insulting words towards a Match Official; (ii) it is alleged that following his dismissal from the technical area Hignett used threatening language towards a Match Official; and (iii) it is alleged that in or around the changing room area following the final whistle Hignett used abusive/insulting words towards a Match Official.
Hignett admitted breaches 1 and 3, denied breach 2, paper hearing requested.
Charges proven. Hignett was immediately suspended from the touchline, until such time as Hartlepool United FC have completed three first team matches in approved competitions, fined £1,500 and warned as to his future conduct.
Luke George, Chester FC
Gateshead FC v Chester FC
National League Premier, 6 August 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that George’s behaviour in or around the 23rd minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Charge proven. George was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Chester FC have completed eight first team matches in approved competitions, fined £500 and warned as to his future conduct.
Redditch United FC
Redditch United FC v Kettering Town FC
Southern League Premier, 16 August 2016
Kings Lynn Town FC v Redditch United FC
Southern League Premier, 20 August 2016
Two breaches of FA Rule E1(b) – (i) it is alleged that Redditch United FC failed to comply with FA Rule C1(g)(x), in that Nathan Kelly played for Redditch United FC on 16 August 2016, before his temporary transfer to Redditch United FC had been authorised by The FA; (ii) it is alleged that Redditch United FC failed to comply with FA Rule C1(g)(x), in that Nathan Kelly played for Redditch United FC on 20 August 2016, before his temporary transfer to Redditch United FC had been authorised by The FA.
Charges admitted, paper hearing requested.
Redditch United FC was warned as to its future conduct.
Curzon Ashton FC
Curzon Ashton FC v Darlington FC
National League North, 15 August 2016
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – it is alleged that Curzon Ashton FC failed to comply with FA Rule C1(g)(x), in that Max Hazeldine played for Curzon Ashton FC in the above fixture, before his temporary transfer had been authorised by The FA.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Curzon Ashton FC was warned as to its future conduct.
William Evans, Aldershot Town FC
Aldershot Town FC v Forest Green Rovers FC
National League – Premier, 4 October 2016
Dismissed for violent conduct
Claim made of wrongful dismissal
Claim unsuccessful. Evans’s three-match suspension remains in place.
Scott Doe, Dagenham & Redbridge FC
Torquay United FC v Dagenham & Redbridge FC
National League – Premier, 4 October 2016
Dismissed for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity
Claim unsuccessful. Doe’s one-match suspension remains in place.
Wednesday 5 October
Shaun Derry, manager, Cambridge United FC
Cambridge United FC v Morecambe FC
Football League 2, 17 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Derry’s behaviour in or around the tunnel area at full time of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
Charge not proven.
Tuesday 4 October
Massiah McDonald, Coalville Town FC
Coalville Town FC v Rushall Olympic FC
Northern Premier League Premier Division, 29 August 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that McDonald’s language and/or behaviour amounted to improper conduct.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Charge proven. McDonald was suspended from all domestic club football, commencing on Monday 3rd October, until such time as Coalville Town FC have completed two first team matches in approved competitions and fined £150.
Dave Stringer, manager, Chasetown FC
Chasetown FC v Belper Town FC
Northern Premier League Division 1 South, 27 August 2016
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that in or around the 66th minute of the fixture Stringer used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official; (ii) it is further alleged that following Stringer’s dismissal from the technical area, he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Charge proven. Stringer was banned from the touchline, commencing on Monday 3 October, until such time as Chasetown FC have completed one first team match in an approved competition and fined £100.
Monday 3 October
David Wagner, head coach, Huddersfield Town FC
Reading FC v Huddersfield Town FC
Football League Championship, 24 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Wagner’s behaviour after the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 accepted.
