Disciplinary charges, suspensions and responses for April 2016:
Thursday 28 April
Dele Alli, Tottenham Hotspur FC
Tottenham Hotspur FC v West Bromwich Albion FC
Premier League, 25 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Dele Alli’s behaviour in or around the 26th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct
Charge admitted, but submits that the automatic penalty of a three-match suspension is clearly excessive
Claim rejected as not truly exceptional circumstances. Three-match suspension effective immediately
Tuesday 26 April
Jamie Vardy, Leicester City FC
Leicester City FC v West Ham United FC
Premier League, 17 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Vardy’s behaviour, following being dismissed by the Match Referee, amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested
Vardy was given a one-match suspension with immediate effect, fined £10,000 and warned as to his future conduct
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Joseph Edwards, Colchester United FC
Colchester United FC v Burton Albion FC
Football League 1, 23 April 2016
Dismissed for serious foul play
Claim made for wrongful dismissal
Claim upheld. Suspension removed with immediate effect
Leicester City FC
Leicester City FC v West Ham United FC
Premier League, 17 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture, Leicester City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an
orderly fashion
Charge admitted, standard penalty (£20,000 fine) confirmed
Norwich City FC
Norwich City FC v Sunderland AFC
Premier League, 16 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 4th minute of the fixture, Norwich City FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven. Norwich City FC given £30,000 fine and warned as to future conduct
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Sunderland AFC
Norwich City FC v Sunderland AFC
Premier League, 16 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 4th minute of the fixture, Sunderland AFC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Charge proven. Sunderland AFC given £30,000 fine and warned as to future conduct
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Monday 25 April
Barkingside FC
Various fixtures
Breach of FA Rule E10 - it is alleged that Barkingside FC failed to comply with an FA suspension in that Hussan Nalbant participated in three fixtures between 5 September 2015 and 15 September 2015
Charge denied, personal hearing requested
Kurt Smith, Tilbury FC
Dereham Town FC v Tilbury FC
Isthmian League Division One North, 6 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that following Mr Smith's dismissal, in or around the 14th minute of the fixture, he used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Clitheroe FC
Scarborough Athletic FC v Clitheroe FC
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
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Friday 22 April
Fulham FC
Brighton & Hove Albion FC v Fulham FC
Football League Championship, 15 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 29th minute of the fixture, Fulham FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted, standard penalty (£5000 fine) confirmed
Nuneaton Town FC appeal against a decision of The National League
Background: Nuneaton Town FC allegedly failed to comply with National League Membership Rule 6 in that it fielded an unregistered player during their fixture against Corby Town FC in the National League North on 27 February 2016. Nuneaton won the fixture 3-1. The club admitted the charge. The League issued a sanction of a deduction of the three points gained from the fixture and a fine of £250
Nuneaton appealed to The FA on the ground that the National League misinterpreted or failed to comply with the rules or regulations relevant to its decision
Appeal dismissed. Full decision of the National League remains in place
Corinthian Casuals FC appeal against a decision of the Isthmian Football League
Background: Corinthian Casuals FC allegedly breached League Rule 6.9 in that it fielded a suspended player during their fixture against Faversham Town FC in the Isthmian League Division One South on 16th January 2016. Corinthian Casuals won the fixture 3-1. The club admitted the charge. The League issued a sanction of a deduction of the three points gained from the fixture, a fine of £100 and ordered that the relevant match was not to be replayed
Corinthian Casuals appealed to The FA on the grounds that the Isthmian Football League came to a decision to which no reasonable such body could have come to; and/or imposed a penalty, award, order or sanction that was excessive
Appeal dismissed on both grounds. Full decision of the Isthmian Football League remains in place
Maldon and Tiptree FC
Various fixtures
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Maldon and Tiptree FC failed to comply with an FA suspension in that Hussan Nalbant participated in 2 fixtures between 15 August 2015 and 18 August 2015
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Hussan Nalbant, Player, Witham Town FC
Various fixtures
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Hussan Nalbant failed to comply with an FA suspension by participating in 8 fixtures between 15 August 2015 and 14 November 2015
Nalbant has until 29 April 2016 to respond
Witham Town FC
Various fixtures
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Witham Town FC failed to comply with an FA suspension in that Hussan Nalbant participated in 3 fixtures between 27 October 2015 and 14 November 2015
Witham Town FC has until 29 April 2016 to respond
Tibury FC
Various fixtures
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Tilbury FC failed to comply with an FA suspension in that James Awokoya participated in four fixtures between 8 September 2015 and 15 October 2015
Tilbury FC has until 2 May 2016 to respond
James Awokoya, Player, Tilbury FC
Various fixtures
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Awokoya failed to comply with an FA suspension by participating in 4 fixtures between 8 September 2015 and 15 October 2015
Awokoya has until 2 May 2016 to respond
Thursday 21 April
Graham Westley, Manager, Peterborough United FC
Barnsley FC v Peterborough United FC
Football League 1, 19 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Graham Westley’s conduct in or around the 90th minute of the fixture was improper
Westley has until 6pm on 26 April 2016 to respond
Wednesday 20 April
Nathan Abbey, Arlesey Town FC
Media Comment
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
Charge proven. Immediately banned from the touchline and from all domestic club football until such time as Arlesey Town FC have completed three first team matches in approved competitions. Fined £250.Warned as to future conduct and must complete an education course within four months
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Jeff King, Player, Witton Albion FC (formerly Ashton United FC)
Ashton United FC v Sutton Coldfield Town FC
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
Charge proven. Immediately suspended from all domestic club football until such time as Witton Albion FC have completed five first team matches in approved competitions. Fined £100. Warned as to future conduct and must complete an education course within four months
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Richard Tracey, Manager, Ossett Albion FC
Mossley AFC v Ossett Albion FC
Northern Premier League Division One North, 2 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the tunnel area at half time of the above fixture, Richard Tracey used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Charge admitted, standard penalty (one-match touchline suspension effective immediately and £100 fine) confirmed
Tuesday 19 April
Ryan Northmore, Weston Super Mare FC
Weston Super Mare FC v Hayes & Yeading United FC
National League South, 16 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Mr Northmore's language and/or behaviour in or around the 81st minute of the fixture, was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper
Charge denied, personal hearing requested
Richard Tracey, Manager, Ossett Albion FC
Mossley AFC v Ossett Albion FC
Northern Premier League Division One North, 2 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the tunnel area at half time of the above fixture, Richard Tracey used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Charge admitted, standard penalty (one-match touchline suspension and £100 fine) requested
Charlie Mitchell, Player, North Greenford United FC
North Greenford United FC v Egham Town FC
Southern League Division One Central, 27 February 2016
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that Mr Charlie Mitchell's behaviour at the end of the fixture, whilst leaving the field of constitutes violent conduct considered sufficiently serious to warrant additional sanction pursuant to Regulation 11(j) of the Disciplinary Procedures; (ii) it is further alleged that Mr Mitchell's behaviour following his dismissal after full-time of the fixture constitutes violent conduct
Charges admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Ricky Pither, North Greenford United FC
North Greenford United FC v Egham Town FC
Southern League Division One Central, 27 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that following Mr Ricky Pither's dismissal after the end of the fixture, Mr Pither used abusive and/or insulting words towards the Match Referee
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
North Greenford United FC
North Greenford United FC v Egham Town FC
Southern League Division One Central, 27 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 – it is alleged that during the fixture, North Greenford United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Sam Collier, Assistant Manager/Player, Wantage Town FC
Wantage Town FC v Yate Town FC
Southern League Division One South & West, 23 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that in or around the 36th minute of the above fixture, Sam Collier used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Lewis Taylor, Margate FC
Margate FC v Oxford City FC
National League – South, 12 March 2016
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Lewis Taylor has failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the above fixture
No reply, non-personal hearing to be convened
Monday 18 April
Chatham Town FC
Chatham Town FC v Herne Bay FC
Isthmian League Division One South, 23 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – It is alleged that in or around the 45th minute of the fixture, Chatham Town 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) confirmed
Herne Bay FC
Chatham Town FC v Herne Bay FC
Isthmian League Division One South, 23 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20(a) – it is alleged that in or around the 45th minute of the fixture, Herne Bay 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) confirmed
Friday 15 April
Paul McShane, Reading FC
Middlesbrough FC v Reading FC
Football League Championship, 12 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Paul McShane’s behaviour in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct
Charge admitted, automatic penalty (three-match suspension) confirmed
Danny Williams, Reading FC
Middlesbrough FC v Reading FC
Football League Championship, 12 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that Danny Williams’ behaviour in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct
Charge admitted, automatic penalty (three-match suspension) confirmed
Thursday 14 April
Alex Mowatt, Leeds United AFC
Birmingham City FC v Leeds United AFC
Football League Championship, 12 April 2016
Dismissed serious foul play
Claim made of wrongful dismissal
Claim unsuccessful. Mowatt’s three-match suspension remains in place
Ritchie Branagan, Macclesfield Town FC
Macclesfield Town FC v Dover Athletic FC
National League – Premier, 12 April 2016
Dismissed for denying obvious goalscoring opportunity
Claim made of wrongful dismissal
Claim successful. Suspension withdrawn with immediate effect
Chesterfield FC
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
Charge proven: Chesterfield FC fined £6,500 and warned as to future conduct
Walsall FC
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, Walsall FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge denied, paper hearing requested
Charge proven: Walsall FC fined £6,500 and warned as to future conduct
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Terry Skiverton, Assistant Manager, Yeovil Town FC
Stevenage FC v Yeovil Town FC
Football League Two, 5 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that Terry Skiverton's language and/or behaviour after the end of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper
Charge admitted, standard penalty (one-match touchline ban effective immediately and £500 fine) confirmed
Devarn Green, 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
Charge not proven
Mason Watkins, 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
Charge proven. Immediately suspended from all domestic club football, until such time as Stoke City FC have completed five non first team matches in approved competitions. Fined £750. Must attend an education course within four months
Sutton United FC
St Albans City FC v Sutton United FC
National League South, 5 March 2016
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – It is alleged that the Sutton United FC failed to comply with FA Rule C1(g)( x) in that Mr Jamie Slabber played in the above fixture before his temporary transfer had been authorised by the Association
Expedited proceedings – Sutton United FC has until 4pm on 15 April 2016 to respond
Mark Bartley, Manager, Marlow FC
Marlow FC v Tiverton Town FC
Southern League Division One South & West, 15 December 2015
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that after the end of the first half of the fixture Mark Bartley's language and/or behaviour towards the Match Officials was threatening and/or abusive and/or improper; and (ii) t is alleged that prior to the beginning of the second half of the fixture Mark Bartley's language and/or behaviour towards the Match Officials was threatening and/or abusive and/or improper
Charge denied, personal hearing requested
Charge proven. Immediately banned from the touchline, until such time as Marlow FC have completed four first team matches in approved competitions. Fined £200. Warned as to future conduct
Connor Mayes, Referee, Hampshire FA
Breach of FA Rule E3(1) – It is alleged that Connor Mayes's course of conduct, between August 2015 and October 2015, amounts to improper conduct
Charge admitted, non-personal hearing requested
Tuesday 12 April
Cristhian Stuani, Middlesbrough FC
Middlesbrough FC v Preston North End FC
Football League Championship, 9 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that Cristhian Stuani’s behaviour in or around the 54th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct
Charge denied, matter to be determined at a non-personal hearing
Charge proven. Stuani will serve a three-match suspension with immediate effect
Edoardo Cellino, Director, Leeds United FC
Media Comment
Breach of FA Rule E3(1) – It is alleged the comments were abusive and/or insulting and/or improper in contravention of 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 includes a reference to disability
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Monday 11 April
Charlie Mitchell, North Greenford United FC
North Greenford United FC v Egham Town FC
Southern League Division One Central, 27 February 2016
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 – (i) it is alleged that Mr Charlie Mitchell's behaviour at the end of the fixture, whilst leaving the field of constitutes violent conduct considered sufficiently serious to warrant additional sanction pursuant to Regulation 11(j) of the Disciplinary Procedures; (ii) it is further alleged that Mr Mitchell's behaviour following his dismissal after full-time of the fixture constitutes violent conduct
Mitchell has until 18 April 2016 to respond
North Greenford United FC
North Greenford United FC v Egham Town FC
Southern League Division One Central, 27 February 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 – it is alleged that during the fixture, North Greenford United FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
North Greenford United FC has until 18 April 2016 to respond
Friday 8 April
Milton Keynes Dons FC
Milton Keynes Dons FC v Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Football League Championship, 19 March 2016
Breach of FA Rule E20 (a) – it is alleged that in or around the 71st minute of the fixture, Milton Keynes Dons FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested
Club fined £10,000 and warned as to future conduct
Daniel Wright, Cheltenham Town FC
Cheltenham Town FC v Grimsby Town FC
National League, 1 April 2016
Breach of FA Rule E3 - it is alleged that Daniel Wright's behaviour in or around the 58th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct
Charge admitted, but submitted that the automatic penalty of a three-match suspension is clearly excessive
Dismissed. Wright will serve a three-match suspension with immediate effect
Ryan Mills, Scout, Oldham Athletic FC
Media Comment
Breach of FA Rule E3(1)– it is alleged that comments made on social media by Ryan Mills were abusive and/or insulting and/or improper
Charge admitted non-personal hearing requested
Suspended, effective immediately, from all football and football related activity for the duration of three months. Fined £300 and warned as to future conduct
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Margate FC
Margate FC v Oxford City FC
National League – South, 12 March 2016
Breach of FA Rule E10 – it is alleged that Margate FC failed to comply with an automatic suspension in that Mr. Lewis Taylor participated in the above fixture between Margate FC and Oxford City FC on 12 March 2016
Charge denied, non-personal hearing requested
Tuesday 5 April
Cheikhou Kouyate, West Ham United FC
West Ham United FC v Crystal Palace FC
Premier League, 2 April 2016
Dismissed for serious foul play
Claim made of wrongful dismissal
Claim successful. Suspension withdrawn with immediate effect
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Monday 4 April
Matthew Derbyshire, Rotherham United FC
Rotherham United FC v Leeds United AFC
Football League Championship, 2 April 2016
Dismissed for serious foul play
Claim made of wrongful dismissal
Claim successful. Suspension withdrawn with immediate effect
Christopher Rowney, Curzon Ashton FC
Harrogate Town FC v Curzon Ashton FC
National League – North, 26 March 2016
Dismissed for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity
Claim successful. Suspension withdrawn with immediate effect
