The full list of FA charges and sanctions for October 2014:
Friday 31 October
Harlie Price, Bishop’s Cleeve FC
Yate Town FC v Bishop’s Cleeve FC
Southern League - South & West Division, 4 October 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following his dismissal in or around the 87th minute of the fixture Mr Price used abusive and/or insulting language towards a Match Official
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested
Price was given a one-match suspension, commencing Monday 3 November 2014, fined £100 and warned as to his future conduct
Jody Brown, Manager, Grays Athletic FC
Grays Athletic FC v Bognor Regis Town FC
Isthmian Premier League, 20 September 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture Mr Brown used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested
Brown was given a three-match touchline suspension, commencing Monday 3 November 2014, fined £300 and warned as to his future conduct
Barry Newsham, Club Secretary, Lancaster City FC
King’s Lynn Town FC v Lancaster City FC
The FA Cup, 11 October 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Newsham’s language and/or behaviour at half time of the fixture amounted to improper conduct
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested
Newsham was given a one-match touchline suspension, commencing Monday 3 November 2014, fined £100 and warned as to his future conduct
Paul Armstrong, Assistant Manager, New Mills FC
Farsley AFC v New Mills FC
Northern Premier League Division 1 – North, 7 October 2014
Three breaches of FA Rule E3:
i) it is alleged that at half time of the fixture Mr Armstrong used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Officials;
ii) it is further alleged that after the end of the fixture, when Mr Armstrong entered the Match Officials' dressing room, he used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Officials; and
iii) it is also further alleged that after refusing to give his name in the Match Officials' dressing room Mr Armstrong used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested
Thursday 30 October
Federico Fernandez, Swansea City FC
Liverpool FC v Swansea City FC
Capital One Cup, 28 October 2014
Dismissed for serious foul play
Claim received for wrongful dismissal
Claim upheld. Suspension withdrawn with immediate effect
Maltby Main FC
Maltby Main FC v Dronfield Town FC
The FA Vase, 8 October 2014
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 88th minute of the fixture, Maltby Main FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested
Steve Wilkes, Manager, Padiham FC
Darlington 1883 FC v Padiham FC
Northern Premier League Division 1 – North, 4 October 2014
Two breaches of FA Rule E3:
i) it is alleged that Mr Wilkes' conduct after the end of the fixture, when he instructed his players not to shake hands with the Match Officials, was improper; and
ii) it is further alleged that Mr Wilkes' language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture when he shook hands with the Match Referee amounted to improper conduct
Charge denied and non-personal hearing requested
Banbury United FC
Four breaches of FA Rule E12 – it is alleged that Banbury United FC failed to ensure that Lewis Strafford complied with an FA suspension in that he participated in the following fixtures between 9 August 2014 and 30 August 2014:
Banbury United FC v Poole Town FC
Southern League – Premier Division, 9 August 2014;
Banbury United FC v Hitchin Town FC
Southern League – Premier Division, 12 August 2014;
Hereford United FC v Banbury United FC
Southern League – Premier Division, 19 August 2014; and
Frome Town FC v Banbury United FC
Southern League – Premier Division, 30 August 2014
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested
Wednesday 29 October
Rio Ferdinand, Queens Park Rangers FC
Breach of FA Rule E3 – Charge is in relation to a comment posted on Mr Ferdinand's twitter account that was abusive and/or indecent and/or insulting and/or improper. It is further alleged that this breach is aggravated, pursuant to FA Rule E3(2), as it included a reference to gender
Nil response
Charge proven. Ferdinand was given a three-match suspension with immediate effect, fined £25,000, severely warned as to his future conduct and ordered to attend an education programme arranged by The Football Association within four months
Chris Wilder, Manager, Northampton Town FC
Cheltenham Town FC v Northampton Town FC
Football League 2, 18 October 2014
Three breaches of FA Rule E3:
i)It is alleged that Mr Wilder's language and/or behaviour when he entered the field of play following the halftime whistle amounted to improper conduct
ii)It is further alleged that Mr Wilder's language and/or behaviour in or around the tunnel area at halftime of the fixture amounted to improper conduct
iii)It is also further alleged that Mr Wilder's language and/or behaviour when the Match Officials had entered their dressing room amounted to improper conduct
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested
Wilder was given a two-match touchline suspension with immediate effect, fined £500 and warned as to his future conduct
Mark Yates, Manager, Cheltenham Town FC
Cambridge United FC v Cheltenham Town FC
Football League 2, 21 October 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Yates' language and/or behaviour towards Mr Richard Money of Cambridge United FC at the end of the first half amounted to improper conduct
Charge admitted, standard penalty NOT accepted and non-personal hearing requested
Standard penalty (£500) remains
Watford FC
Watford FC v Nottingham Forest FC
Football League Championship, 21 October 2014
Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that in or around the 42nd minute of the fixture, Watford FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted, non personal hearing requested
Watford FC was warned as to its future conduct and fined £8,000
Lewis Strafford, Banbury United FC
Four breaches of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Lewis Strafford failed to comply with an FA suspension in that he participated in the following four fixtures between 9 August 2014 and 30 August 2014:
Banbury United FC v Poole Town FC
Southern League – Premier Division, 9 August 2014;
Banbury United FC v Hitchin Town FC
Southern League – Premier Division, 12 August 2014;
Hereford United FC v Banbury United FC
Southern League – Premier Division, 19 August 2014; and
Frome Town FC v Banbury United FC
Southern League – Premier Division, 30 August 2014
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested
Wayne Burnett, Manager, Dagenham & Redbridge FC
Wycombe Wanderers FC v Dagenham & Redbridge FC
Football League 2, 25 October 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Burnett’s behaviour in kicking the match ball onto the field of play in or around the 88th minute of the above fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted and standard penalty accepted - £500 fine
Tuesday 28 October
Richard Money, Head Coach, Cambridge United FC
Cambridge United FC v Cheltenham Town FC
Football League 2, 21 October 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Money’s language and/or behaviour towards Mr Mark Yates of Cheltenham Town FC at the end of the first half amounted to improper conduct
Charge admitted and standard penalty accepted - £500 fine
Darren Peacock, Manager, Lancaster City FC
King’s Lynn Town FC v Lancaster City FC
The FA Cup, 11 October 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Peacock’s language and/or behaviour at half time of the fixture amounted to improper conduct
Charge admitted and standard penalty accepted – one-match touchline ban and £100 fine
Monday 27 October
Stockport County FC
Stalybridge Celtic FC v Stockport County FC
Football Conference North, 25 August 2014
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 90th minute the Club failed to ensure that its players and/or officials and/or spectators conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge denied and personal hearing requested
Charge proven. Stockport County FC was warned as to its future conduct and fined £1,000
Stalybridge Celtic FC
Stalybridge Celtic FC v Stockport County FC
Football Conference North, 25 August 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 90th minute the Club failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested
Stalybridge Celtic FC was warned as to its future conduct and fined £700
George Smith, Harlow Town FC
Harlow Town FC v AFC Sudbury
Isthmian League Division 1 – North, 4 October 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area after the end of the fixture Mr Smith's behaviour towards a Match Official amounted to violent conduct
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested
Smith was suspended from all football activity with immediate effect until 1 July 2015 and fined £150
Sergei Baltacha, Professional Development Phase Lead Coach (U17-U18), Charlton Athletic FC
Charlton Athletic FC v Leeds United FC
U18 Professional Development League 2 – South, 13 September 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Baltacha’s conduct after the end of this fixture was improper
Charge denied and non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven. Baltacha was warned as to his future conduct and fined £200
David Argent, Club Official, South Park FC
Sittingbourne FC v South Park FC
Isthmian League Division 1 – South, 11 October 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 80th minute of the above fixture Mr Argent used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Argent has until 4 November 2014 to respond
Friday 24 October
Dronfield Town FC
Maltby Main FC v Dronfield Town FC
The FA Vase, 8 October 2014
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 88th minute of the fixture, Dronfield Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested
Carlton Dickinson, Dronfield Town FC
Maltby Main FC v Dronfield Town FC
The FA Vase, 8 October 2014
Claim that the standard penalty is clearly insufficient
It is alleged that Mr Dickinson's behaviour in or around the 88th minute of the fixture constituted violent conduct in circumstances where the standard punishment that would otherwise apply following his dismissal would be clearly insufficient
Charge denied and non-personal hearing requested
Welling United FC
Southport FC v Welling United FC
Football Conference – Premier, 18 October 2014
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture Welling United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour
Charge admitted and standard penalty accepted - £500 fine
Southport FC
Southport FC v Welling United FC
Football Conference – Premier, 18 October 2014
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture Southport FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour
Charge denied and personal hearing requested
Thursday 23 October
Michael Bostwick, Peterborough United FC
Crewe Alexandra FC v Peterborough United FC
Football League One, 21 October 2014
Dismissed for denying a goalscoring opportunity
Claim received for wrongful dismissal
Claim upheld. Suspension withdrawn with immediate effect
Wednesday 22 October
Justin Gardner, Manager, Aveley FC
Thurrock FC v Aveley FC
The FA Cup, 28 September 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Gardner’s language and/or behaviour at the end of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper
Charge denied and personal hearing requested
Ashley Longstaff, Sheffield FC
Kidsgrove Athletic FC v Sheffield FC
Northern Premier League Division 1 – South, 20 September 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area at the end of the fixture Mr Longstaff used abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening words and/or behaviour towards a Kidsgrove Athletic FC Club Official
Charge denied and non-personal hearing requested
Monday 20 October
Wycombe Wanderers FC
Wycombe Wanderers FC v Northampton Town FC
Football League 2, 4 October 2014
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of this fixture, Wycombe Wanderers FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted and standard penalty accepted - £1000 fine
Wayne Thorne, Manager, Larkhall Athletic FC
Larkhall Athletic FC v Merthyr Town FC
Southern League South & West Division, 8 October 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the changing room after the end of the fixture Mr Thorne used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Officials
Charge admitted and standard penalty accepted – one-match touchline ban and £100 fine
Robert Branigan, Maltby Main FC
Maltby Main FC v Dronfield Town FC
The FA Vase, 8 October 2014
Claim that the standard penalty is clearly insufficient – It is alleged that Mr Branigan's behaviour in or around the 88th minute of the fixture constituted violent conduct in circumstances where the standard punishment that would otherwise apply following his dismissal is clearly insufficient
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested
Thursday 16 October
Peter Taylor, Manager, Gillingham FC
Gillingham FC v Scunthorpe United FC
Football League 1, 11 October 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Taylor’s behaviour in or around the 43rd minute of the fixture amounted to improper conduct
Charge admitted and standard penalty accepted - £1000 fine
Sergei Baltacha, Professional Development Phase Lead Coach (U17-U18), Charlton Athletic FC
Charlton Athletic FC v Leeds United FC
U18 Professional Development League 2 – South, 13 September 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Baltacha’s conduct after the end of this fixture was improper
Charge denied and non-personal hearing requested
Wednesday 15 October
Wayne Thorne, Manager, Larkhall Athletic FC
Larkhall Athletic FC v Merthyr Town FC
Southern League South & West Division, 8 October 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the changing room after the end of the fixture Mr Thorne used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Officials
Thorne has until 22 October 2014 to respond
Karen Carney, Birmingham City LFC
Birmingham City LFC v Bristol Academy WFC
FA Women’s Super League, 16 July 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that during this fixture Ms Carney used abusive and/or insulting words towards a member of the opposition. It is further alleged that this breach was aggravated by reference to a person or person’s nationality
Aggravated charge proven – one-match suspension, fined £1,250 and ordered to complete an education programme
Monday 13 October
Rio Ferdinand, Queens Park Rangers FC
Breach of FA Rule E3 – Charge is in relation to a comment posted on Mr Ferdinand's twitter account that was abusive and/or indecent and/or insulting and/or improper. It is further alleged that this breach is aggravated pursuant to FA Rule E3(2) as it includes a reference to gender
Ferdinand has until 21 October 2014 to respond
Darren Beale, Assistant Manager, Hythe Town FC
South Park FC v Hythe Town FC
Isthmian League Division 1 South, 4 October 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 67th minute of the fixture Mr Beale used abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official
Charge admitted and standard penalty accepted – one-match touchline ban and £100 fine
George Smith, Harlow Town FC
Harlow Town FC v AFC Sudbury
Isthmian League Division 1 – North, 4 October 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area after the end of the fixture Mr Smith's behaviour towards a Match Official amounted to violent conduct
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested
Friday 10 October
Northampton Town FC
Wycombe Wanderers FC v Northampton Town FC
Football League 2, 4 October 2014
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of this fixture, Northampton Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted and standard penalty accepted - £1000 fine
Chris Bush, Welling United FC
Kidderminster Harriers FC v Welling United FC
Football Conference Premier, 8 October 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Bush’s behaviour in or around the 16th minute of this fixture constituted violent conduct
Charge admitted and automatic penalty accepted – three-match suspension
Swindon Town FC
Leyton Orient FC v Swindon Town FC
Football League 1, 4 October 2014
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of this fixture, Swindon Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested
Leyton Orient FC
Leyton Orient FC v Swindon Town FC
Football League 1, 4 October 2014
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of this fixture, Leyton Orient FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested
Mark Burgess, Player-Manager, Northwood FC
Daventry Town FC v Northwood FC
Southern League Division 1 – Central, 20 September 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Burgess’ gesture following his dismissal in or around the 77th minute of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper
Charge denied and personal hearing requested
Thursday 9 October
Reece Burke, West Ham United FC
West Ham United FC v Sunderland AFC
U21 Premier League, 29 September 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following his dismissal during this fixture, Mr Burke used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested
Tuesday 7 October
Mitchell Bryant, Mossley AFC
Mossley AFC v Kendal Town FC
Northern Premier League Division 1 North, 27 September 2014
Three breaches of FA Rule E3:
i. It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area after the end of the fixture Mr Bryant's behaviour towards a Match Official amounted to violent conduct
ii. It is further alleged that in or around the tunnel area after the end of the fixture Mr Bryant used abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening words towards a Match Official
iii. It is further alleged that in or around the tunnel area in the 90th minute of the fixture Mr Bryant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Response:
i. Charge denied and non-personal hearing requested
ii. Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested
iii. Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested
Monday 6 October
Steven Pressley, Coventry City FC
Coventry City FC v Preston North End FC
Football League One, 27 September 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 relating to pre-match comments made by Mr Pressley prior to the above fixture. It is alleged that in making the comments Mr Pressley failed to act in the best interests of the game and/or acted in a manner which was improper
Charge admitted and personal hearing requested
George Smith, Harlow Town FC
Harlow Town FC v AFC Sudbury
Isthmian League Division 1 – North, 4 October 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area after the end of the fixture Mr Smith's behaviour towards a Match Official amounted to violent conduct
Smith has until 14 October 2014 to respond
Nathan Stone, Wroxham FC
Wroxham FC v Thurrock FC
Isthmian League Division 1 North, 19 August 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Stone's behaviour, in attempting to bite an opponent in or around the 89th minute of this fixture, constitutes violent conduct
Charge denied and personal hearing requested
Liam McDonald, Manager, Redditch United FC
Hitchin Town FC v Redditch United FC
Southern League Premier Division, 20 September 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that at half time in this fixture Mr McDonald used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Charge admitted and standard penalty accepted – one-match touchline ban and £150 fine
Friday 3 October
Martin Allison, Brighouse Town FC
Brighouse Town FC v Ashton United FC
The FA Cup, 13 September 2014
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Mr Allison’s language and behaviour following his dismissal during this fixture amounted to improper conduct
Charge denied and non-personal hearing requested
Paul Quinn, Manager, Brighouse Town FC
Brighouse Town FC v Ashton United FC
The FA Cup, 13 September 2014
Two breaches of FA Rule E3:
i. It is alleged that towards the end of the fixture Mr Quinn used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Assistant Referee
ii. It is further alleged that Mr Quinn’s language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture amounted to improper conduct
i. Breach i denied
ii. Breach ii admitted
Non-personal hearing requested
