Disciplinary charges, suspension and responses for December 2015.
Wednesday 30 December
Tony Mowbray, Manager, Coventry City FC
Chesterfield FC v Coventry City FC
Football League 1 - 28 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 79th minute of the fixture Tony Mowbray’s language and/or behaviour towards a Match Official was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting
Charges admitted – standard penalty (one-match touchline ban and £1000 fine) accepted
Millwall FC
Millwall FC v Gillingham FC
Football League 1 - 19 December 2015
Breach of Rule E20 (a) - It is alleged that in stoppage time in the first half of the fixture, Millwall FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted (with mitigation), non-personal hearing requested
Stefan Payne, Dover Athletic FC
Dover Athletic FC v Bromley FC
National League – Premier - 28 December 2015
Dismissed for violent conduct
Claim received for wrongful dismissal
Claim unsuccessful – four-match suspension remains
Oxford City FC
Oxford City FC v Havant & Waterlooville FC
National League – South - 10 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 – it is alleged that in or around the 67th minute of the fixture, Oxford City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted – standard penalty (£200 fine) requested
Filippo Costa, AFC Bournemouth
Gillingham FC v AFC Bournemouth
U21 Premier League Cup - 16 September 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - it is alleged that during the above mentioned fixture, Mr Costa used abusive and/or insulting words, 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 ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race
Charge denied, personal hearing requested
Radcliffe Borough FC
Burscough FC v Radcliffe Borough FC
Northern Premier League Division 1 – North - 1 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture, Radcliffe Borough FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour
Charge admitted – standard penalty (£200 fine) requested
Hyde United FC
Ilkeston FC v Hyde United FC
Northern Premier League Premier - 21 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that after the end of the fixture, Hyde United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from aggressive and/or improper and/or violent conduct
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Alan Dowson, Coach, Hampton & Richmond Borough FC
Enfield Town FC v Hampton & Richmond Borough FC
Isthmian League Premier - 5 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Alan Dowson used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee in or around the changing room area at half time of the fixture
Charge admitted – standard penalty (one-match touchline suspension and £150 fine) requested
Dean Griffiths, Player, Larkhall Athletic FC
Didcot Town FC v Larkhall Athletic FC
Southern League Division 1 – South & West - 28 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Dean Griffiths’ language and/or behaviour following his dismissal in or around the 90th minute was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Tuesday 29 December
Francesco Becchetti, President/Club Owner, Leyton Orient FC
Leyton Orient FC v Portsmouth FC
Football League 2 - 26 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Francesco Becchetti’s behaviour at the end of the fixture amounts to violent and/or improper conduct
Becchetti has until 6pm on 4 January 2016 to respond
Grimsby Town FC
Grimsby Town FC v Lincoln City FC
National League - 28 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 36th minute of the fixture, Grimsby Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Lincoln City FC
Grimsby Town FC v Lincoln City FC
National League - 28 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 36th minute of the fixture, Lincoln City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Lincoln City FC has until 6pm on 4 January 2016 to respond
Gillingham FC
Gillingham FC v Burton Albion FC
Football League 1 - 12 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E 20 (a) – It is alleged that in or around the 36th minute of the fixture, Gillingham FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted - standard penalty 1 (£2,500 fine) accepted
Sunday 27 December
Adam Webster, Portsmouth FC
Leyton Orient FC v Portsmouth FC
League Two - 26 December 2015
Dismissed for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity
Claim received for wrongful dismissal
Claim unsuccessful, one-match suspension remains
Paul Robinson, AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon v Bristol Rovers FC
League Two - 26 December 2015
Dismissed for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity
Claim successful, suspension removed with immediate effect
Tuesday 22 December
Jordan Pickford, Preston North End
Leeds United v Preston North End
Football League Championship - 20 December, 2015
Dismissed for denying a goalscoring opportunity
Claim received for wrongful dismissal
Claim upheld, suspension withdrawn with immediate effect
Matthew Bates, Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United v Salford City
Emirates FA Cup - 15 December, 2015
Claim received of mistaken identity (caution)
Claim upheld, caution issued to Matthew Bates, transferred to the record of Adam Jackson
Friday 18 December
Cardiff City FC
Cardiff City FC v Sheffield Wednesday FC
Football League Championship, 12 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E 20 (a) – It is alleged that in or around the 71st minute of the fixture, Cardiff City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour, in that they (i) surrounded the Match Referee; and/or became involved in a mass confrontation
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Anthony Johnson, Manager, Salford City FC
Grantham Town FC v Salford City FC
Northern Premier League Premier, 28 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Anthony Johnson’s behaviour in or around the 55th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Seb Brown, Hampton & Richmond Borough FC (Now at Wingate & Finchley FC)
Leiston FC v Hampton & Richmond Borough FC
Isthmian Premier League, 3 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Brown's behaviour after the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted and non-personal hearing requested
One-match suspension, from Monday 21 December 2015, warned as to future conduct and fined £200
Thursday 17 December
Tyler Weir, Worcester City FC
Two breaches of FA Rules pursuant to Rule E5(b):
Charge 1: It is alleged that on or around 20th November 2012 (the date of a Guiseley AFC and Worcester City FC fixture, with a 3-3 result) Tyler Weir failed to immediately report to The Association any offer made to him or any Participant of any bribe, gift or reward or consideration of any nature, or any other incident, fact, or matter, which was related in any way to seeking to influence the outcome or conduct of a Match or Competition
Charge 2: It is alleged that on or around 24th November 2013 Tyler Weir failed to immediately report to The Association any offer made to him or any Participant of any bribe, gift or reward or consideration of any nature, or any other incident, fact or matter, which was related in any way to seeking to influence the outcome or conduct of a match or competition
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested
Scott Machin, Manager, Loughborough Dynamo FC
Loughborough Dynamo FC v Ashby Ivanhoe FC
Emirates FA Cup, 17 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 39th minute of the fixture Scott Machin’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Simon Downer, Sutton United FC
Sutton United FC v Havant & Waterlooville FC
National League – South, 21 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Simon Downer’s behaviour in or around the 87th minute of the above fixture constituted violent conduct
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Wednesday 16 December
Sheffield Wednesday FC
Cardiff City FC v Sheffield Wednesday FC
Football League Championship, 12 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E 20 (a) – It is alleged that in or around the 71st minute of the fixture, Sheffield Wednesday FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour, in that they surrounded the Match Referee; and/or became involved in a mass confrontation
Sheffield Wednesday FC has until 6pm on 21 December 2015 to respond
Tuesday 15 December
Gillingham FC
Gillingham FC v Burton Albion FC
Football League 1, 12 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E 20 (a) – It is alleged that in or around the 36th minute of the fixture, Gillingham FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Gillingham FC has until 6pm on 18 December to respond
Sam Avery, Gloucester City FC
Brackley Town FC v Gloucester City FC
National League North, 5 December 2015
Dismissed for serious foul play
Claim received of wrongful dismissal
Claim upheld, automatic suspension withdrawn with immediate effect
Jay Leader, Grays Athletic FC
Grays Athletic FC v VCD Athletic FC
Isthmian Premier League, 5 December 2015
Dismissed for denying a goalscoring opportunity
Claim received of wrongful dismissal
Claim upheld, automatic suspension withdrawn with immediate effect
West Bromwich Albion FC
West Bromwich Albion FC v Tottenham Hotspur FC
Premier League, 5 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that in or around the 84th minute of the fixture, West Bromwich Albion FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
West Bromwich Albion FC was fined £25,000 and warned as to future conduct
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Bideford AFC
Maidenhead United FC v Bideford AFC
FA Trophy, 28 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E10 – It is alleged that Bideford AFC failed to comply with an automatic FA suspension in that Matthew Andrew participated in the above fixture
Bideford AFC has until 23 December 2015 to respond
Matthew Andrew, Player, Bideford AFC
Maidenhead United FC v Bideford AFC
FA Trophy, 28 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E10 – It is alleged that Matthew Andrew failed to comply with an automatic FA suspension by participating in the above fixture
Andrew has until 23 December 2015 to respond
Alan Dowson, Coach, Hampton & Richmond Borough FC
Enfield Town FC v Hampton & Richmond Borough FC
Isthmian League Premier, 5 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Alan Dowson used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee in or around the changing room area at half time of the fixture
Dowson has until 23 December 2015 to respond
Dean Griffiths, Player, Larkhall Athletic FC
Didcot Town FC v Larkhall Athletic FC
Southern League Division 1 – South & West, 28 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Dean Griffiths’ language and/or behaviour following his dismissal in or around the 90th minute was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting
Griffiths has until 23 December 2015 to respond
Simon Garner, Player/Manager, Clitheroe FC
Ossett Albion FC v Clitheroe FC
Northern Premier League Division 1 – North, 28 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – (i) It is alleged that Simon Garner used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee, following his dismissal from the Field of Play; and (ii) It is further alleged that Simon Garner’s language and/or behaviour when he refused to leave to the technical area, amounts to improper conduct
Garner has until 23 December 2015 to respond
Monday 14 December
Radcliffe Borough FC
Burscough FC v Radcliffe Borough FC
Northern Premier League Division 1 – North, 1 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – It is alleged that in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture, Radcliffe Borough FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour
Radcliffe Borough FC has until 22 December 2015 to respond
Burscough FC
Burscough FC v Radcliffe Borough FC
Northern Premier League Division 1 – North, 1 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – It is alleged that in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture, Burscough FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour
Burscough FC has until 22 December 2015 to respond
Stuart Scott (previously charged as Stuart Sellers), Coach, Loughborough Dynamo FC
Loughborough Dynamo FC v Ashby Ivanhoe FC
Emirates FA Cup, 17 November 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (ii) It is alleged that after the end of normal time of the fixture Mr Sellers used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Officials; and (ii) It is further alleged that Mr Sellers language and/or behaviour after the end of normal time of the fixture in refusing to give his name when required by the Match Referee amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Havant & Waterlooville FC
Oxford City FC v Havant & Waterlooville FC
National League – South, 10 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that in or around the 67th minute of the fixture, Havant & Waterlooville FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted – non-personal hearing requested
Lewis Smith, East Thurrock United FC
Twenty-eight breaches of FA Rule E8 (21 bets successfully placed and 7 bets attempted) on football matches between 7 April 2012 and 23 April 2013
Smith has until 22 December 2015 to respond
Friday 11 December
Tottenham Hotspur FC
West Bromwich Albion FC v Tottenham Hotspur FC
Premier League, 5 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that in or around the 84th minute of the fixture, Tottenham Hotspur FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted, standard penalty accepted – fined £20,000
Ilkeston FC
Ilkeston FC v Hyde United FC
Northern Premier League Premier, 21 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that after the end of the fixture, Ilkeston FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from aggressive and/or improper and/or violent conduct
Ilkeston FC has until 21 December 2015 to respond
Hyde United FC
Ilkeston FC v Hyde United FC
Northern Premier League Premier, 21 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that after the end of the fixture, Hyde United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from aggressive and/or improper and/or violent conduct
Hyde United FC has until 21 December 2015 to respond
King’s Lynn Town FC
Hungerford Town FC v King’s Lynn Town FC
Southern League Premier, 23 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that in or around the 39th minute of the fixture, King’s Lynn Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge denied – non-personal hearing requested
Zephaniah Thomas, Frickley Athletic FC
Breach of FA Rules pursuant to Rule E5(b) - It is alleged that on or around 24th November 2013 Mr Thomas failed to immediately report to The Association any offer made to him or any Participant of any bribe, gift, or reward or consideration of any nature, or any other incident, fact, or matter, which was related in any way to seeking to influence the outcome or conduct of a match or competition
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested
Thursday 10 December
Bastian Schweinsteiger, Manchester United FC
Manchester United FC v West Ham United FC
Premier League, 5 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Schweinsteiger's behaviour in or around the 39th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct
Charge admitted and automatic penalty (three-match suspension with immediate effect) imposed
Port Vale FC
Rochdale AFC v Port Vale FC
Football League 1, 28 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that in or around the 39th minute of the fixture, Port Vale FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted, standard penalty not accepted and non-personal hearing requested
Standard penalty (£2,500 fine) imposed
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Hungerford Town FC
Hungerford Town FC v King’s Lynn Town FC
Southern League Premier, 23 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that in or around the 39th minute of the fixture, Hungerford Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Neil Speight, Club Secretary, East Thurrock United FC
Billericay Town FC v East Thurrock United FC
Isthmian Premier League, 24 October 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 in respect of the above fixture (i) It is alleged that Mr Speight's language and/or behaviour at half time of the fixture amounts to improper conduct; and (ii) It is further alleged that after the end of the fixture Mr Speight used abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening words and/or behaviour towards the Match Officials
Charge denied, personal hearing requested
Charge found proven. Mr. Speight was suspended from all football and football activity, including football administration, commencing on Monday 14 December 2015, until such time as East Thurrock United FC have completed two first team matches in approved competitions. The suspension includes Mr. Speight performing any administrative role within football whilst that suspension is being served. Fined £150
Monday 7 December
Filippo Costa, AFC Bournemouth
Gillingham FC v AFC Bournemouth
U21 Premier League Cup, 16 September 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that during the above mentioned fixture, Mr Costa used abusive and/or insulting words, 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 ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race
Costa has until 15 December 2015 to respond
Oxford City FC
Oxford City FC v Havant & Waterlooville FC
National League – South, 10 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that in or around the 67th minute of the fixture, Oxford City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Oxford City FC has until 15 December 2015 to respond
Havant & Waterlooville FC
Oxford City FC v Havant & Waterlooville FC
National League – South, 10 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that in or around the 67th minute of the fixture, Havant & Waterlooville FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Havant & Waterlooville FC has until 15 December 2015 to respond
Victor Osobu, Dunstable Town FC
Dunstable Town FC v Weymouth FC
Southern League Premier, 21 November 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 in respect of the above fixture: (i) It is alleged that following his dismissal during the fixture Mr Osobu used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee; and (ii) It is further alleged that following his dismissal during the fixture, but prior to leaving the field of play, Mr Osobu used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Assistant Referee
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Neil Champelovier, Assistant Manager, Daventry Town FC
Daventry Town FC v Market Drayton Town FC
Northern Premier League Division One South, 14 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 65th minute of the fixture Mr Champelovier used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Charge admitted and standard penalty accepted – one-match touchline suspension and £100 fine
Friday 4 December
Daniel Glover, AFC Telford United
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that whilst Mr Glover was under registration with AFC Telford United, he played in three fixtures for Butchers Arms FC, contrary to FA Rule C1(i)
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested
Glover was warned as to his future conduct and fined £300
Anthony Gale, Manager, Walton Casuals FC
Walton Casuals FC v Tooting & Mitcham United FC
Isthmian League Division 1 – South, 7 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that at half time of the above fixture Mr Gale used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
One-match touchline suspension, commencing Monday 7 December 2015, warned as to future conduct and fined £100
Dan Gleeson, Coach, Lowestoft Town FC
Curzon Ashton FC v Lowestoft Town FC
National League – North, 10 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that after the end of the fixture Mr Gleeson used abusive and/or insulting language and/or behaviour towards the Match Officials
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
One-match touchline suspension, commencing Monday 7 December 2015, warned as to future conduct and fined £100. Mr. Gleeson is now at Cambridge City FC
Scott Mitchell, Lowestoft Town FC
Curzon Ashton FC v Lowestoft Town FC
National League – North, 10 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Mitchell’s language and/or behaviour following his dismissal amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
One-match suspension, commencing Monday 7 December 2015, warned as to future conduct and fined £200
Michael Spillane, Lowestoft Town FC
Curzon Ashton FC v Lowestoft Town FC
National League – North, 10 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that after the end of the fixture during which he was dismissed, Mr Spillane used abusive and/or insulting language towards the Match Referee
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
One-match suspension, commencing Monday 7 December 2015, warned as to future conduct and fined £200
Steve Webb, Manager, Molesey FC
Guernsey FC v Molesey FC
Isthmian League Division 1 – South, 21 October 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 in respect of the above fixture: (i) It is alleged that Mr Webb's language and/or behaviour in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct; and (ii) It is further alleged that Mr Webb's language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Charge found proven. On-match touchline suspension, commencing Monday 7 December 2015, warned as to future conduct and fined £100
Ryan Northmore, Manager, Weston Super Mare FC
Gosport Borough FC v Weston Super Mare FC
National League South, 14 November 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 in respect of the above fixture: (i) It is alleged that after the end of the fixture Mr Northmore used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Officials; and (ii) It is alleged that Mr Northmore's behaviour in failing to provide his name to the Match Referee when requested to do so amounts to improper conduct
Charge i admitted, charge ii denied, non-personal hearing requested
Charge found proven. Three-match touchline suspension, commencing Monday 7 December 2015, severely warned as to future conduct and fined £250
Trevor Elmy, Matchday Secretary, Leiston FC
Kingstonian FC v Leiston FC
Isthmian Premier League, 24 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Elmy's language and/or behaviour at half-time of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge partially admitted, partially denied and non-personal hearing requested
Charge found proven. Warned as to future conduct
Kane Jones, Burnham FC
Burnham FC v Bishops Cleeve FC
Southern League South & West Division, 10 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Jones' language and/or behaviour following his dismissal in or around the 79th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Two-match suspension, commencing Monday 7 December 2015, warned as to future conduct and fined £30. Please note, the player is now at Harrow Borough FC
Hayden Bird, Manager, Merstham FC
Merstham FC v Hampton & Richmond Borough FC
Isthmian Premier League, 13 October 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 in respect of the above fixture: (i) It is alleged that in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture Mr Bird used abusive and/or insulting language towards the Match Referee; and (ii) It is further alleged that following his dismissal from the technical area Mr Bird used abusive and/or insulting language towards the Match Referee
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Three-match ground ban, commencing Monday 7 December 2015, and fined £400
Sam Williams, Redbridge FC
Tilbury FC v Redbridge FC
Isthmian League Division 1 – North, 29 September 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Williams' language and/or behaviour following his dismissal in or around the 60th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Nil Response
Charge found proven. Three-match suspension, commencing Monday 7 December 2015, warned as to future conduct and fined £250
Nick Bunyard, Manager, Frome Town FC
Frome Town FC v Bedworth United FC
Southern League Premier, 17 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 84th minute of the fixture Mr Bunyard used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee
Charge admitted, standard penalty not accepted, non-personal hearing requested
Standard Penalty imposed: one-match touchline suspension, commencing Monday 7 December 2015, and fined £150
Brannon O’Neill, Worthing FC
Three Bridges FC v Worthing FC
Isthmian League Division 1 – South, 8 September 2015
Breach of FA Rule E1(a) - It is alleged that, contrary to FIFA Laws of the Game – Law 12, following his dismissal in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture Mr O'Neill spat at a Three Bridges FC Player.
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Six-match suspension, commencing Monday 7 December 2015, warned as to future conduct and fined £40
Thursday 3 December
Scott Spencer, Hyde United FC
Breach of FA Rules pursuant to Rule E5(b) - It is alleged that on or around 21st November 2013 Mr Spencer failed to immediately report to The Association any offer made to him or any Participant of any bribe, gift or reward or consideration of any nature, or any other incident, fact or matter, which was related in any way to seeking to influence the outcome or conduct of a match or competition
Spencer has until 11 December 2015 to respond
Martin Carruthers, Manager, Basford United FC
Carlton Town FC v Basford United FC
Northern Premier League Challenge Cup, 11 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that during the fixture Mr Carruthers used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Tom Loizou, Manager, Haringey Borough FC
Haringey Borough FC v Hitchin Town FC
FA Trophy, 14 November 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E3: (i) It is alleged that at half time of the fixture Mr Loizou's language and/or behaviour towards the Match Officials amounts to improper conduct; and (ii) It is alleged that following his dismissal from the technical area Mr Loizou used abusive and/or insulting words towards a spectator
Charge admitted, standard penalty not accepted, non-personal hearing requested
Leigh Wooldridge, Coach, Potters Bar Town FC
Potters Bar Town FC v Barton Rovers FC
Southern League Central Division, 14 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Mr Wooldridge's language and/or behaviour during the second half of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Tuesday 1 December
Nottingham Forest FC
Brentford FC v Nottingham Forest FC
Football League Championship, 21 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that in or around the 71st minute of the fixture, Nottingham Forest FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Fined £12,500
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Barnsley FC
Oldham Athletic FC v Barnsley FC
Football League 1, 21 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 - It is alleged that in or around the 70th minute of the fixture, Barnsley FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Fined £6,250
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Dale Bennett, Forest Green Rovers FC
Forest Green Rovers FC v Altrincham FC
National League, 28 November 2015
Dismissed for violent conduct
Claim received of wrongful dismissal
Claim upheld, automatic suspension withdrawn with immediate effect
Joshua O’Keefe, Altrincham FC
Forest Green Rovers FC v Altrincham FC
National League, 28 November 2015
Dismissed for serious foul play
Claim received of wrongful dismissal
Claim dismissed. Automatic suspension remains
Lucas Perry, Barton Rovers FC
Barton Rovers FC v Arlesey Town FC
Southern League Division 1 – Central, 27 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following his dismissal during the above fixture Mr Perry used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
