Disciplinary charges, suspensions and responses for March 2016.
Thursday 31 March
Diego Costa, Chelsea
Everton v Chelsea
Emirates FA Cup, 12 March 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Mr Costa’s behaviour, after he was shown a second yellow card in the above fixture, amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested
Costa was immediately suspended from all domestic club football until such time as Chelsea have completed one first-team competitive match in approved competitions, fined £20,000 and warned as to his future conduct
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Soleymane Doukara, Leeds United
Leeds United v Fulham
Football League Championship, 23 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Soleymane Doukara’s behaviour in or around the 54th-minute of the fixture constituted violent conduct. The matter was designated as a Non Standard Case due to the violent nature, seriousness and unusual nature of the alleged incident
Charge denied, personal hearing requested
Charge proven. Doukara was immediately suspended from all domestic club football until such time as Leeds United have completed eight first-team competitive matches in approved competitions and fined £5,000 and warned as to his future conduct
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Wednesday 30 March
Ian Henderson, Rochdale
Wigan Athletic v Rochdale
Football League 1, 28 March 2016
Dismissed for violent conduct
Claims of wrongful dismissal and excessive punishment made
Both claims unsuccessful. Ian Henderson’s four match suspension remains in place
Alex Kenyon, Morecambe
Morecambe v Plymouth Argyle
Football League 2, 25 March 2016
Dismissed for serious foul play
Claims of wrongful dismissal made
Claim successful. Suspension withdrawn with immediate effect
Thursday 24 March
Frank Wilson, Tooting & Mitcham United
Molesey v Tooting & Mitcham United
Isthmian League Division One South, 23 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that after full time of the fixture above, Mr Wilson used abusive and/or insulting and/or improper words towards a Match Official
Charge admitted. Standard Penalty (one-match touchline suspension effective immediately and £100 fine) confirmed
Tom Loizou, Haringey Borough
Haringey Borough v AFC Sudbury
Isthmian League Division One North, 21 February 2016
Two breaches of FA rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that in or around the 65th minute of the fixture Mr Loizou used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official; and (ii) it is alleged that Mr Loizou's language and/or behaviour in or around the Match Officials’ changing room after the end of the fixture, amounts to improper conduct
Loizou has until 4 April 2016 to respond
ACAF Sycamore Saints
Hucknall Town Sunday v ACAF Sycamore Saints
Nottinghamshire Sunday Football League, 14 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – it is alleged that ACAF Sycamore Saints failed to comply with FA Rule C1(i)(i) in that Mr. Blair Anderson participated in the above fixture while registered with Basford United
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Club fined £50 and warned as to future conduct
Blair Anderson, Formerly of Basford United
Hucknall Town Sunday v ACAF Sycamore Saints
Nottinghamshire Sunday Football League, 14 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – it is alleged that, by participating in the above fixture for ACAF Sycamore Saints whilst under a written FA contract with Basford United FC, Blair Anderson failed to comply with FA Rule C1(i)(i)
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Suspended from all domestic club football, commencing on Monday 28 March, until such time as ACAF Sycamore Saints have completed one first-team match in an approved competition. Fined £70 and warned as to future conduct
Corinthian Casuals
Corinthian Casuals v Faversham Town
Isthmian League Division One South, 16 January 2016
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Corinthian Casuals FC failed to comply with an FA suspension in allowing Mr. David Hodges, a currently suspended player, to participate in a fixture between Corinthian Casuals and Faversham Town on 16 January 2016
Charge admitted with mitigation, personal hearing requested
Club warned as to future conduct
David Hodges, Player, Corinthian Casuals
Corinthian Casuals v Faversham Town
Isthmian League Division One South, 16 January 2016
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Mr David Hodges failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the above fixture
Charge admitted with mitigation – personal hearing requested
Hodges warned as to future conduct
Mandy Van Den Berg, Liverpool Ladies
Liverpool Ladies v Birmingham City
The FA WSL, 23 March 2016
Dismissed for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity
Claim made of wrongful dismissal
Claim successful. Suspension withdrawn with immediate effect
Brighton and Hove Albion
Milton Keynes Dons v Brighton & Hove Albion
Football League Championship, 19 March 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, Brighton and Hove Albion failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted. Standard penalty (£5000 fine) confirmed
Wednesday 23 March
Stephen Hailey, Berks and Bucks County FA
Berks and Bucks Senior Cup semi-final
Chesham United v Milton Keynes Dons, 13 January 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that following the end of the above fixture, Stephen Hailey used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Assistant Referee. 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 race and/or colour
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested
Hailey was warned as to future conduct. Must also attend an education course
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest v Derby County
Football League Championship, 6 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 – it is alleged that Nottingham Forest FC (“The Club”) failed to ensure that no spectators or unauthorised persons were permitted to encroach onto the pitch area whilst attending at the above fixture
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven. Club fined £20,000 and warned as to future conduct
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Redditch United
St Neots Town v Redditch United
Southern League Premier, 20 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E10 – (i) it is alleged that Redditch United FC failed to comply with an FA suspension in that James Mutton participated in the above fixture (ii) it is alleged that Redditch United FC failed to comply with an FA suspension in that Jazz Luckie participated in the above fixture
Charge denied, non-personal Hearing requested
Charge proven. Club fined £250 and warned as to future conduct
James Mutton, Redditch United
St Neots Town v Redditch United
Southern League Premier, 20 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that James Mutton failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the above fixture
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven. Mutton was suspended from all domestic club football, commencing on Monday 28 March, until such time as Redditch United have completed two first-team matches in approved competitions. Fined £100
Jazz Luckie, Redditch United
St Neots Town v Redditch United
Southern League Premier, 20 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Jazz Luckie failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the above fixture
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven. Suspended from all domestic club football, commencing on Monday 28 March, until such time as Redditch United have completed two first-team matches in approved competitions. Fined £100
Matlock Town
Matlock Town v Sutton Coldfield Town
Northern Premier League Premier, 21 November 2015
Breach of Rule E20 (a) - it is alleged that in or around the 19th minute of the fixture, Matlock Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or aggressive and/or threatening and/or violent behaviour
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven. Club fined £700 and warned as to future conduct
Sutton Coldfield Town
Matlock Town v Sutton Coldfield Town
Northern Premier League Premier, 21 November 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) - it is alleged that in or around the 19th minute of the fixture, Sutton Coldfield Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or aggressive and/or threatening and/or violent behaviour
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Club fined £500 and warned as to future conduct
Neil Tooth, Manager, Sutton Coldfield Town
Matlock Town v Sutton Coldfield Town
Northern Premier League Premier, 21 November 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that in or around the 29th minute of the fixture, Neil Tooth’s language and/or behaviour was improper and/or abusive and/or insulting; and (ii) it is further alleged that after the game, in or around the Match Official’s dressing, Neil Tooth used words which were improper and/or abusive and/or insulting towards the Match Referee
Charges denied, non-personal hearing requested
Charges proven. Tooth was fined £500. Suspended for a period of eight matches, commencing on Tuesday 22 March, as follows: (i) the first four matches to be subject of a ground ban for Sutton Coldfield Town FC first team competitive fixtures in approved competitions, (ii) the remaining four matches to be subject of a touchline ban for Sutton Coldfield Town FC first team competitive fixtures in approved competitions
Stephen Palmer, Sutton Coldfield Town
Matlock Town v Sutton Coldfield Town
Northern Premier League Premier, 21 November 2015
It is alleged that Stephen Palmer’s behaviour, in or around the 28th minute of the fixture, constituted violent conduct considered sufficiently serious to warrant an additional sanction
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Palmer was suspended from all domestic club football, commencing on Tuesday 22 March, until such time as Sutton Coldfield Town FC have completed seven first team matches in approved competitions. Fined £150
Tuesday 22 March
Brentford
Queens Park Rangers v Brentford
Football League Championship, 12 March 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 48th minute of the fixture, Brentford FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven. Club fined £10,000 and warned as to future conduct
Queens Park Rangers
Queens Park Rangers FC v Brentford FC
Football League Championship, 12 March 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 48th minute of the fixture, QPR FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven. Club fined £7,500 and warned as to future conduct
Swindon Town
Swindon Town v Millwall
Football League 1, 12 March 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 67th minute of the fixture, Swindon Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested
Swindon Town FC was fined £15,000 and warned as to future conduct
Millwall
Swindon Town v Millwall
Football League 1, 12 March 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 67th minute of the fixture, Millwall FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Millwall FC fined £5,000 and warned as to future conduct
Kyle McFadzean, Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons v Brighton & Hove Albion
Football League Championship, 19 March 2016
Dismissed for violent conduct
Claim made of wrongful dismissal
Claim unsuccessful. McFadzean’s three-match suspension remains
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Monday 21 March
Clitheroe
Scarborough Athletic v Clitheroe
Northern Premier League Division One North, 13 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 63rd minute of the fixture, Clitheroe FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Clitheroe FC has until 29 March 2016 to respond
Scarborough Athletic
Scarborough Athletic v Clitheroe
Northern Premier League Division One North, 13 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 63rd minute of the fixture, Scarborough Athletic FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour
Scarborough Athletic FC has until 29 March 2016 to respond
Andrew Kinsey, assistant manager, Kidsgrove Athletic
Spalding United v Kidsgrove Athletic
Northern Premier League Division One South, 6 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 50th minute of the fixture Andrew Kinsey used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Charge admitted. Standard Penalty (one-match touchline suspension effective immediately and £100 fine) confirmed
Friday 18 March
Chesterfield
Chesterfield FC v Walsall FC
Football League 1, 12 March 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 57th minute of the fixture, Chesterfield FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge denied, personal hearing requested
Wednesday 16 March
Walsall
Chesterfield v Walsall
Football League 1, 12 March 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 57th minute of the fixture, Walsall FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge denied, paper hearing requested
Tuesday 15 March
Sadio Mane, Southampton
Stoke City v Southampton
Premier League, 12 March 2016
Dismissed for serious foul play
Claim made of wrongful dismissal
Claim successful. Suspension withdrawn with immediate effect
Mathieu Baudry, Leyton Orient
Oxford United v Leyton Orient
Football League Two, 12 March 2016
Dismissed for serious foul play
Claim made of wrongful dismissal
Claim unsuccessful. Baudry’s four-match suspension remains in place
Barry Bannan, Sheffield Wednesday
Nottingham Forest v Sheffield Wednesday
Football League Championship, 12 March 2016
Dismissed for serious foul play
Claim made of wrongful dismissal
Claim unsuccessful. Bannan’s three-match suspension remains in place
Jake Goodman, Margate
Margate v Oxford City
National League – South, 12 March 2016
Dismissed for serious foul play
Claim made of wrongful dismissal
Claim unsuccessful. Jake Goodman’s three match suspension remains in place
Frank Sinclair, Manager, Hednesford Town
Hednesford Town v Curzon Ashton
National League North, 30 January 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 - it is alleged that in or around the changing room area following the end the fixture Frank Sinclair used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Hednesford Town FC has until 23 March 2016 to respond
Lee Townrow, FC Clacton
Heybridge Swifts v Aveley
Essex Senior Cup, 26 January 2016
Breach of FA Rule E1(a) – it is alleged that, contrary to FIFA Laws of the Game – Law 12, in or around the 67th minute of the fixture and following Lee Townrow's dismissal, Mr Townrow spat at the Match Referee
Townrow has until 23 March 2016 to respond
Stuart Moore, Tannoy Announcer, Staines Town
Staines Town v Billericay Town
Isthmian Premier League, 6 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Stuart Moore's language and/or behaviour following a Billericay Town FC goal in or around the 22nd minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Moore has until 23 March 2016 to respond
Paul Masters, Manager, Winchester City
Winchester City v Sholing
Saturday Senior Cup, 3 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that Paul Masters used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee in or around the 44th minute of the fixture; and (ii) it is alleged that Paul Masters' language and/or behaviour in or around the Match Officials’ changing room during half-time of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted. Standard Penalty (one-match touchline suspension effective immediately and £100 fine) confirmed
Matthew Howard, (formerly) Manager, Carshalton Athletic
Ramsgate v Carshalton Athletic
Isthmian League Division One South, 23 January 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the changing rooms during half time of the fixture, Matthew Howard used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Charge admitted, standard penalty (one-match touchline ban effective immediately and £100 fine) confirmed
Friday 11 March
Jeff King, Player, Ashton United
Ashton United v Sutton Coldfield Town
Northern Premier League Premier Division, Saturday 5 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following the end of the above fixture, Jeff King used abusive and/or insulting words towards Sutton Coldfield Town FC player, Aaron Forde, 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 race and/or colour
Charge denied, personal hearing requested
Chris Churchman, Player, (Previously at Buxton and Macclesfield Town)
Nantwich Town v Buxton
Northern Premier League Premier Division, Monday 31 August 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that during the above mentioned fixture, Christopher Churchman 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 under Rule E3(2), because it included a reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven. Churchman was immediately suspended, from all football, for five first-team competitive matches in approved competitions. Fined £250. Must also attend an education course
Thursday 10 March
Adi Yussuf, Player, Mansfield Town
Plymouth Argyle v Mansfield Town
Football League Two, 13 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Adi Yussuf's behaviour in or around the 30th and 53rd minutes of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing
Yussuf was given a five-match suspension from all domestic club football effective immediately and a £700 fine and warned as to his future conduct
Bury
Wigan Athletic v Bury
Football League 1, 27 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture, Bury FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge denied, non-personal hearing
Charge proven. Bury FC was given a £3,750 fine and warned as to future conduct
Hafeez Sanusi, Billericay Town
Brentwood Town v Billericay Town
Isthmian Premier League, 5 March 2016
Dismissed for denying obvious goalscoring opportunity
Claim unsuccessful. One-match suspension remains in place
Wednesday 9 March
Northwich Victoria Football Club (Appellant) - v - The Northern Premier League Limited trading as The Evo-Stik League (Respondent).
Appeal by Northwich Victoria Football Club (“the Club") against the decision of the Board of the Northern Premier League Limited (“the League”) against a decision of the league to deduct nine points from its total, three matches which it won when including an ineligible player and a fine of £100 suspended until the end of the season.
The decision of the Board to take the place of the decision of the League is as follows:
The appeal was upheld and the decision varied as follows: (a) the club Northwich Victoria FC shall have nine points deducted from its playing total for the current season being the points won in three matches played on 5, 22 and 29 September 2015; (b) that the three matches stated above shall not be replayed; and (c) the club shall be fined £200 to be paid accordance with League Rule 4.5 and no part thereof shall be suspended.
Tuesday 8 March
Ross Etheridge, Accrington Stanley FC
AFC Wimbledon v Accrington Stanley FC
Football League 2, 5 March 2016
Dismissed for denying obvious goalscoring opportunity
Claim made of wrongful dismissal
Claim unsuccessful. One-match suspension remains in place
Anton Stephenson, Assistant Manager, Aveley FC
Aveley FC v Thamesmead Town FC
Isthmian League Division One North, 28 December 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that Anton Stephenson's language and/or behaviour in or around the 59th minute of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting; and (ii) it is alleged that Anton Stephenson's behaviour in refusing to leave the technical area when requested to do so by the Match Referee amounts to improper conduct
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven: Stephenson was banned from the ground, commencing on Monday 14 March, until such time as Aveley FC have completed three first-team matches in approved competitions. Fined £200
David Batch, Manager, St Neots Town FC
Chesham United FC v St Neots Town FC
Southern Premier League, 5 January 2016
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that David Batch's language and/or behaviour in or around the Match Officials’ changing room after the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct and (ii) it is alleged that in or around the club bar after the end of the fixture David Batch used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven: Banned from the touchline, commencing on Monday 14 March, until such time as St Neots Town FC have completed three first-team matches in approved competitions. Fined £225
Dulwich Hamlet FC
Grays Athletic FC v Dulwich Hamlet FC
Isthmian League Premier, 19 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20 – it is alleged that during the fixture, Dulwich Hamlet FC failed to ensure that its officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Dulwich Hamlet FC fined £600 and warned as to its future conduct
Gavin Rose, Manager, Dulwich Hamlet FC
Grays Athletic FC v Dulwich Hamlet FC
Isthmian League Premier, 19 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture Gavin Rose used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested.
Charge proven: Fined £300. Suspended for a period of four matches, commencing on Monday 14 March, as follows: (i) The first match to be subject of a stadium ban for one recognised first team fixture; (ii) The remaining three matches to be subject of a touchline ban for three recognised first team fixtures
Junior Kadi, Assistant Manager, Dulwich Hamlet FC
Grays Athletic FC v Dulwich Hamlet FC
Isthmian League Premier, 19 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Junior Kadi's language and behaviour in or around the 70th minute of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Banned from the touchline, commencing on Monday 14 March, until such time as Dulwich Hamlet FC have completed three first-team matches in approved competitions. Fined £150
Tommy Widdrington, Manager, Eastbourne Borough FC
Maidstone United FC v Eastbourne Borough FC
National League South, 28 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Tommy Widdrington’s language and/or behaviour in or around the 78th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Banned from the touchline, commencing on Monday 14 March, until such time as Eastbourne Borough FC have completed two first-team matches in approved competitions. Fined £250
Monday 7 March
Matthew Warburton, Curzon Ashton FC
Curzon Ashton FC v Solihull Moors FC
National League – North, 29 February 2016
Dismissed for violent conduct
Claim made of wrongful dismissal
Claim successful. Suspension withdrawn with immediate effect
Thomas Bonner, Ebbsfleet United FC
Ebbsfleet United FC v Hayes & Yeading United FC
National League – South, 27 February 2016
Dismissed for violent conduct
Claim made of wrongful dismissal
Claim unsuccessful. Thomas Bonner’s four-match suspension remains in place
Manny Monthe, Hayes & Yeading United FC
Ebbsfleet United FC v Hayes & Yeading United FC
National League – South, 27 February 2016
Dismissed for violent conduct
Claim made of wrongful dismissal
Claim unsuccessful. Manny Monthe’s three-match suspension remains in place
Wigan Athletic FC
Wigan Athletic FC v Bury FC
Football League 1, 27 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture, Wigan Athletic FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted, standard penalty (£2,500 fine) confirmed
Friday 4 March
Lewis Smith, East Thurrock United FC
28 breaches of FA Rule E8 (21 bets successfully placed and 7 bets attempted) on football matches between 7 April 2012 and 23 April 2013
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested
Smith was immediately suspended from all football and football related activity, until 1 August 2017. Fined £22,865 and warned as to his future conduct
Farai Hallam, Player, Thamesmead Town FC
Wroxham FC v Thamesmead Town FC
Isthmian League Division One North, 13 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area at half time of the fixture Farai Hallam used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Charge admitted, standard penalty (one-match suspension effective immediately and £100 fine) confirmed
Thursday 3 March
Adi Yussuf, Player, Mansfield Town FC
Plymouth Argyle FC v Mansfield Town FC
Football League Two, 13 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Adi Yussuf's behaviour in or around the 30th and 53rd minutes of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Yussuf has until 11 March 2016 to respond
Jazz Luckie, Player, Redditch United FC
St Neots Town FC v Redditch United FC
Southern League Premier, 20 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Jazz Luckie failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the above fixture
Luckie has until 11 March 2016 to respond
James Mutton, Player, Redditch United FC
St Neots Town FC v Redditch United FC
Southern League Premier, 20 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that James Mutton failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the above fixture
Mutton has until 11 March 2016 to respond
Redditch United FC
St Neots Town FC v Redditch United FC
Southern League Premier, 20 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E10 – (i) it is alleged that Redditch United FC failed to comply with an FA suspension in that James Mutton participated in the above fixture; (ii) it is alleged that Redditch United FC failed to comply with an FA suspension in that Jazz Luckie participated in the above fixture
Redditch United FC has until 11 March 2016 to respond
Mason Watkins, Player, Stoke City FC
Blackburn Rovers FC v Stoke City FC
U21 Premier League – Division 2, 26 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that during the above mentioned fixture, Mason Watkins used abusive and/or insulting and/or improper 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
Wednesday 2 March
Bury FC
Wigan Athletic FC v Bury FC
Football League 1, 27 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture, Bury FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Bury FC has until 6pm on 7 March 2016 to respond
Chris Churchman, Macclesfield Town FC (Previously at Buxton FC)
Nantwich Town FC v Buxton FC
Northern Premier League Premier Division, Monday 31 August 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that during the above mentioned fixture, Christopher Churchman 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 under Rule E3(2), because it included a reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Stephen Hailey, Berks and Bucks County FA
Berks and Bucks Senior Cup Semi Final
Chesham United v Milton Keynes Dons, 13 January 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that following the end of the above fixture, Stephen Hailey used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Assistant Referee. 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 race and/or colour
Charge denied, personal hearing requested
Nathan Abbey, Player-Manager, Arlesey Town FC
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Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that comments made by Nathan Abbey were abusive and/or insulting and/or improper. It is further alleged that these breaches of Rule E3(1) are “Aggravated Breaches” as defined in Rule E3(2), as they include a reference to sexual orientation
Charge denied, personal hearing requested
Sheffield United FC
Sheffield United FC v Bradford City FC
Football League One, 28 December 2015
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that Sheffield United FC failed to ensure that its spectators, and all persons purporting to be its supporters or followers, conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and refrained from using abusive and/or insulting words which included a reference, whether express or implied, to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race and/or religion or belief, whilst attending a Match in which it was involved
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
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Devarn Green, Player, Blackburn Rovers FC
Blackburn Rovers FC v Stoke City FC
U21 Premier League – Division 2, 26 October 2015
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that during the above mentioned fixture, Devarn Green used abusive and/or insulting and/or improper 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
Matthew Howard, Manager, Carshalton Athletic FC
Ramsgate FC v Carshalton Athletic FC
Isthmian League Division One South, 23 January 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the changing rooms during half time of the fixture, Matthew Howard used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Howard has until 9 March 2016 to respond
Tuesday 1 March
Jim Harvey, Manager, FC Halifax Town
FC Halifax Town v Forest Green Rovers FC
National League, 13 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Jim Harvey's language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture amounts to improper conduct
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven: Fined £500 and warned as to future conduct. Immediately suspended for a period of two matches as follows: (i) the first match to be subject of a stadium ban for one recognised first team fixture; (ii) the second match to be subject of a touchline ban for one recognised first team fixture
Keynsham Town LFC
Loughborough Students WFC v Keynsham Town LFC
FA WPL Plate, 31 January 2016
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – it is alleged that Keynsham Town LFC failed to comply with FA Rule C1(i) in that Corinne Yorston participated in the above fixture while registered with Bristol City WFC
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested
Keynsham Town LFC warned as to future conduct
Corinne Yorston, Player, Bristol City WFC
Loughborough Students WFC v Keynsham Town LFC
FA WPL Plate, 31 January 2016
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that, by participating in the above fixture for Keynsham Town LFC whilst under a written FA contract with Bristol City WFC, Corinne Yorston failed to comply with FA Rule C1(i)
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Fined £100 and warned as to future conduct
