Disciplinary charges, suspensions and responses for November 2016:
Wednesday 30 November
Jose Mourinho, manager, Manchester United FC
Manchester United FC v West Ham United FC
Premier League, 27 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Mourinho’s behaviour in or around the 27th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
Charge admitted.
Mourinho was given a one-match touchline ban effective immediately and fined £16,000.
Accrington Stanley FC
Hartlepool United FC v Accrington Stanley FC
EFL League 2, 22 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 65th minute of the fixture, Accrington Stanley FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Accrington Stanley FC was fined £2,000 and warned as to its future conduct.
Hartlepool United FC
Hartlepool United FC v Accrington Stanley FC
EFL League 2, 22 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 65th minute of the fixture, Hartlepool United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Hartlepool United FC was fined £2,000 and warned as to its future conduct.
Sheffield United FC
Sheffield United FC v Bury FC
EFL League 1, 22 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 43rd minute of the fixture, Sheffield United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 (£2,500 fine) accepted.
Bury FC
Sheffield United FC v Bury FC
EFL League 1, 22 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 43rd minute of the fixture, Bury FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Nil response, paper hearing to be convened.
Tuesday 29 November
Kyle Tooze, Larkhall Athletic FC
Larkhall Athletic FC v Frome Town FC
Southern League Cup, 5 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Tooze’s language and/or behaviour following his dismissal in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Lamar Joseph-Johnson, Thurrock FC v Aveley FC
Thurrock FC v Aveley FC
Isthmian League Division One North, 27 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Joseph-Johnson’s behaviour when interacting with Thurrock FC supporters after the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
Justin Gardener, Thurrock FC v Aveley FC
Thurrock FC v Aveley FC
Isthmian League Division One North, 27 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Gardener’s language and/or behaviour when interacting with Thurrock FC supporters after the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
Paul Doswell, manager, Sutton United FC
North Ferriby United FC v Sutton United FC
National League, 19 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Doswell’s language and/or behaviour in or around the Match Officials’ changing room approximately 30 minutes after the end of the match was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge admitted. Standard penalty 1 not accepted, paper hearing requested.
Not truly exceptional. Standard penalty 1 applies (one-match touchline ban, effective immediately, and a £250 fine).
Monday 28 November
Scott Kinch, Thamesmead Town FC
Brightlingsea Regent FC v Thamesmead Town FC
Isthmian League Division One North, 22 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Kinch’s behaviour in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
Lee Andrews, manager, Workington FC
Workington AFC v Matlock Town FC
Emirates FA Cup, 4 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Andrews’s language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 (one-match touchline ban and £150 fine) accepted.
Dan Haystead, Belper Town FC
Hednesford Town FC v Belper Town FC
Emirates FA Cup, 3 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that after the end of the fixture Haystead used language and/or behaviour that was improper, and/or aggressive and/or threatening.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Michael Meaker, manager, Taunton Town FC
Taunton Town FC v Hemel Hempstead Town FC
Emirates FA Cup, 15 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 18th minute of the fixture Meaker used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee.
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
Friday 25 November
Norwich City FC
Queens Park Rangers FC v Norwich City FC
EFL Championship, 19 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the second minute of the fixture, Norwich City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Norwich City FC was fined £15,000. Click here for the written reasons.
Jack Colback, Newcastle United FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 – it is alleged that on 16 March 2016, Colback placed a bet on the result, progress, conduct or any other aspect of, or occurrence in, a football match or competition whilst being a Participant.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Colback was fined £25,000.
Simon Glover, Heybridge Swifts FC
Heybridge Swifts FC v Bury Town FC
Isthmian League Division One North, 27 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that following Glover’s dismissal in the above fixture, he used abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening language towards the Match Referee.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Glover was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Heybridge Swifts FC have completed four first-team matches in approved competitions and fined £100. Click here for the written reasons.
Adam Parker, assistant manager, Hitchin Town FC
Hitchin Town FC v Basingstoke Town FC
Southern League Premier, 10 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Parker’s behaviour in or around the 89th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Parker was suspended from the touchline, commencing Monday 28 November, until such time as Hitchin Town FC have completed three first team matches in approved competitions and fined £250.
Thursday 24 November
Danny Drinkwater, Leicester City FC
Watford FC v Leicester City FC
Premier League, 19 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Drinkwater’s behaviour in or around the 67th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Charge admitted, automatic penalty (three-match suspension) accepted.
Mark Hughes, Accrington Stanley FC
Hartlepool United FC v Accrington Stanley FC
EFL League 2, 22 November 2016
Dismissed for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity.
Claim made of wrongful dismissal.
Claim successful. Suspension withdrawn with immediate effect.
Jacob Mellis, Bury FC
Sheffield United FC v Bury FC
EFL League 1, 22 November 2016
Dismissed for serious foul play.
Claim made of wrongful dismissal.
Claim unsuccessful. Four-match suspension remains in place.
Wednesday 23 November
Jack Langford, Peacehaven & Telscombe FC
Worthing United FC v Peacehaven & Telscombe FC
Buildbase FA Vase, 10 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Langford’s behaviour in or around the 70th minute of the fixture amounts to violent conduct.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Langford was originally suspended from all football and football related activity until 1 July 2018, fined £150 and warned as to future conduct.
Appeal upheld. Langford was suspended from all football and football related activity for a period of 12 months, fined £150 and warned as to future conduct.
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.
Charge proven. Tweneboah was immediately suspended from all intermediary activity for the period of three months and fined £200.
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 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.
No reply received, paper hearing.
Charge proven. Lewis was permanently suspended from all intermediary activity, effective immediately and fined £500.
Monday 21 November
Anthony Grant, Port Vale FC
Port Vale FC v Fleetwood Town FC
EFL League 1, 12 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that, having been dismissed during the match, Grant returned to the field of play after the end of the match and used threatening and/or abusive language towards the Match Referee.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Grant was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Port Vale FC have completed five first team matches in approved competitions and fined £2,000.
Samuel Edmundson, Alfreton Town FC
Boston United FC v Alfreton Town FC
National League North, 13 September 2016
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that Edmundson’s language and/or behaviour towards the Match Officials following his dismissal in or around the 89th minute of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening and/or improper; and (ii) it is further alleged that your language and/or behaviour towards the Boston United FC supporters was threatening and/or improper.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Edmundson was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Alfreton Town FC have completed six first team matches in approved competitions and fined £500.
Richard Wilkins, assistant manager, Needham Market FC
Soham Town Rangers FC v Needham Market FC
Isthmian League Cup, 13 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Wilkins’ language and/or behaviour in or around the 89th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
Wilkins admitted the charge but did not accept standard penalty 1, paper hearing requested.
Not truly exceptional, standard penalty 1 applies (one-match touchline ban, effective immediately, and a £150 fine).
Alexander Whitmore, Morecambe FC
Morecambe FC v Luton Town FC
EFL League 2, 19 November 2016
Dismissed for serious foul play.
Claim made of wrongful dismissal.
Claim unsuccessful. Whitmore’s four-match suspension remains in place.
James O’Brien, Shrewsbury Town FC
Sheffield United FC v Shrewsbury Town FC
EFL League 1, 19 November 2016
Dismissed for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity
Claim made of wrongful dismissal
Claim successful. Suspension withdrawn with immediate effect.
Friday 18 November
Calvin Andrew, Rochdale AFC
Rochdale AFC v Oldham Athletic FC
EFL League 1, 29 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Andrew’s behaviour in or around the 77th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct in circumstances where the standard punishment that would otherwise apply following his dismissal is clearly insufficient.
Andrew was originally suspended immediately from all domestic club football, until such time as Rochdale AFC have completed 12 first-team matches in approved competitions.
Appeal upheld. Andrew was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Rochdale AFC have completed nine first-team matches in approved competitions.
Paolo Vernazza, Intermediary
Two breaches of FA Rule E1(b) – (i) it is alleged that Vernazza sought to enter into a representation contract with a minor without ‘additional authorisation’ to deal with minors contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries. This charge is aggravated due to the absence of the minor’s parent/guardian countersignature on the representation contract; (ii) it is further alleged that Vernazza sought to enter into a representation contract with a minor without the ‘additional authorisation’ to deal with minors contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries.
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested.
Thursday 17 November
Oliver Hawkins, Dagenham & Redbridge FC
FC Halifax Town v Dagenham & Redbridge FC
Emirates FA Cup, 15 November 2016
Dismissed for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity.
Claim made of wrongful dismissal.
Claim successful. Suspension withdrawn with immediate effect.
Danny Webber, Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – it is alleged that on or before 26 July 2016, Webber approached a player in relation to intermediary activity before the first day in January of the year of that player’s 16th birthday.
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
James Rowe, assistant manager, Aldershot Town FC
Lincoln City FC v Aldershot Town FC
National League, 12 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Rowe’s language and/or behaviour during stoppage time of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 (one-match touchline suspension and £250 fine) accepted.
Wednesday 16 November
Jonjo Shelvey, Newcastle United FC
Newcastle United FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
EFL Championship, Saturday 17 September 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 87th minute of the fixture, Shelvey used abusive and/or insulting words towards Wolverhampton Wanderers FC player Romaine Saiss. It is further alleged that this breach of Rule E3(1) is an “Aggravated Breach” as defined in Rule E3(2), as it included reference to ethnic origin and/or race and/or nationality.
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
Lee Bradbury, manager, Havant & Waterlooville FC
Ebbsfleet United FC v Havant & Waterlooville FC
Emirates FA Cup, 1 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 Bradbury used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee; and (ii) it is alleged that after being dismissed at half time of the fixture Bradbury used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee.
Bradbury has until 24 November 2016 to respond.
Tuesday 15 November
Daniel Leadbitter, Bristol Rovers FC
Millwall FC v Bristol Rovers FC
EFL League 1, 12 November 2016
Dismissed for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity.
Claim made of wrongful dismissal.
Claim unsuccessful. Leadbitter’s one-match suspension remains in place.
Monday 14 November
Paul Phillips, manager, Stalybridge Celtic FC
FC Halifax Town v Stalybridge Celtic FC
Emirates FA Cup, 1 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that after the end of the fixture Phillips used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 (one-match touchline suspension and £200 fine) accepted.
Gary Flinn, manager, Kempston Rovers FC
Histon FC v Kempston Rovers FC
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.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Flinn was suspended from the touchline, commencing Monday 14 November, until such time as Kempston Rovers FC have completed two first-team matches in approved competitions, fined £150 and warned as to his future conduct.
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.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Pratley-Jones was suspended from all domestic club football, commencing Monday 14 November, until such time as Molesey FC have completed two first-team matches in approved competitions, fined £75 and warned as to his future conduct.
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.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Bedworth United FC was fined £1,000 and warned as to its future conduct.
Friday 11 November
Jack Cassidy, assistant manager, St Ives Town FC
Kings Langley FC v St Ives Town FC
Southern League Premier, 1 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Cassidy’s language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 (one-match touchline suspension and £150 fine) accepted.
Wednesday 9 November
Kyle McFadzean, Burton Albion FC
Burton Albion FC v Barnsley FC
EFL Championship, 5 November 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that McFadzean’s behaviour in or around the 28th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.
Charge admitted, automatic penalty (four-match suspension) accepted.
Paul Bignot, Newport County AFC
Newport County AFC v Cheltenham Town FC
EFL 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.
Bignot was originally suspended immediately 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 in full until the appeal process is completed.
Appeal dismissed. Suspension effective immediately.
John Coleman, manager, Accrington Stanley FC
Crawley Town FC v Accrington Stanley FC
EFL 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 admitted breach 1 and denied breach 2.
Breach 2 proven. Coleman was immediately suspended from the touchline, until such time as Accrington Stanley FC have completed two first-team matches in approved competitions, fined £750 and warned as to future conduct.
Grace McCatty, Bristol City Women’s FC
Everton LFC v Bristol City Women’s FC
FA WSL 2, 29 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that after the conclusion of the match McCatty used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
McCatty was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Bristol City WFC have completed two first-team matches in approved competitions and fined £50.
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.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 (one-match touchline suspension and £150 fine) accepted.
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.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
Nick Bunyard, manager, Frome Town FC
Southern League Premier
Breach of FA Rule E1(f) – it is alleged that Bunyard breached the interim suspension order which was imposed on 24 June 2016.
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
Charge not proven.
Nick Bunyard, manager, Frome Town FC
13 September 2014 – 9 April 2016
Charged with misconduct in relation to 97 breaches of FA Rule E8(1)(a)(i) relating to betting activity between 13 September 2014 – 9 April 2016. Bunyard was placed on an interim suspension order effective 19 April 2016.
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested.
Bunyard was suspended from all football and football related activity, effective 19 April 2016, until 1 July 2019 and fined £3,000. The terms of the suspension includes a ground ban for the duration of the suspension on any match day which Frome Town FC are participating at any level.
Liam Hughes, Barrow AFC
Taunton Town FC v Barrow AFC
Emirates FA Cup, 6 November 2016
Dismissed for violent conduct
Claim made of wrongful dismissal
Claim successful. Suspension withdrawn with immediate effect.
Monday 7 November
Mark Cooper, manager, Forest Green Rovers FC
Forest Green Rovers FC v Dagenham & Redbridge FC
National League, 29 October 2016
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that Cooper’s language and/or behaviour whilst on the field of play during half-time of the fixture amounts to improper conduct; and (ii) it is further alleged that Cooper’s language and/or behaviour in or around the Match Officials’ changing room during half-time of the fixture was improper and/or threatening.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Thursday 3 November
Dan Quigley, King’s Lynn Town FC/Harpole FC/AFC Rushden & Diamonds
23 April 2016 – 16 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Quigley failed to comply with a sine die suspension by participating in fixtures between 23 April 2016 and 16 October 2016.
Quigley has until 7 November 2016 to respond.
Wednesday 2 November
Jose Mourinho, manager, Manchester United FC
Pre-Match Press Conference – 14 October 2016
Liverpool FC v Manchester United FC
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 admitted that the comments constitute improper conduct but denies they bring the game into disrepute. Paper hearing requested.
Bringing the game into disrepute element of the charge proven. Mourinho was warned as to his future conduct and fined £50,000.
Jose Mourinho, manager, Manchester United FC
Manchester United FC v Burnley FC
Premier League, 29 October 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the tunnel area at half time of the fixture Mourinho used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 (one-match touchline suspension and a £8,000 fine) accepted.
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.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 (one-match touchline suspension and £100 fine) 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.
Walton was immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Guiseley AFC have completed one first-team match in an approved competition and fined £200.
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.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
Wakeling was suspended from all domestic club football, commencing Monday 7 November, until such time as Gresley FC have completed two first-team matches in approved competitions and fined £100.
Tuesday 1 November
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.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 (one-match touchline suspension and £8,000 fine) accepted.
Liam Donnelly, Hartlepool United FC
Barnet FC v Hartlepool United FC
EFL League 2, 29 October 2016
Dismissed for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity.
Claim made of wrongful dismissal.
Claim unsuccessful. Donnelly’s one-match suspension remains in place.
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.
Charge admitted, standard penalty 1 (£200 fine) accepted.
