31 July 2019
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
George Porter, Player, Bromley FC
Breach of FA Rules Betting E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 473 bets placed on football matches between 13 December 2011 and 12 May 2019.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
29 July 2019
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Mickey Clark, Ex Player, Ware FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 1,897 bets placed on football matches between 13 November 2014 and 28 April 2019.
Charge accepted, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
£350 fine
BREACH OF FA RULE E3 – ALLEGATION OF DISCRIMINATION
Joe Jackson, Ex Player, Hartlepool United FC U19
Notts County FC (U19) v Hartlepool United FC (U19)
Youth Alliance North East Conference
Saturday 12 January 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 75th minute of the above fixture, the participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards, 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 the participant made reference to reference to colour and/or race.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
Proven
5 match suspension
Face to Face Education
£100 fine
25 July 2019
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Gary Charles, Registered Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) - Alleged that the participant entered into Representation Contracts with four minors without ‘additional authorisation’ to deal with minors contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries (p.347 FA Handbook).
Charge accepted, personal hearing requested.
24 July 2019
BREACH OF FA RULE E3
Joshua Falkingham, Player, Harrogate Town AFC
Harrogate Town AFC v Maidenhead United FC
National League Premier
16th March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards, 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), asthe participant made reference to ethnic origin and/or colour and/or race.
Charge denied, Personal Hearing requested.
RESULT
Charge Not Proven
18 July 2019
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING ADVERTISEMENT
Yerry Mina, Player, Everton FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 (3) – participating in an advertisement for betting activity which the participant is prohibited from engaging in himself.
The participant has until 26 July 2019 to respond.
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Simon Maurer, Registered Intermediary
Breach of FA Rule E1(B) - alleged that the intermediary entered into a Representation Contract without ‘additional authorisation’ to deal with minors contrary to Regulation 3.1 at Appendix II – Registration of Intermediaries (p.347 FA Handbook).
RESULT
4 months suspension from all Intermediary Activity
£750 fine
17 July 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Paul Hill, U 14’s Manager, Thanet Colts FC
Dover Athletic FC U14s v Thanet Colts FC U14s
Under 14 East – Kent Youth League
3 February 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - alleged that the participant’s language and/or behaviour in or around the 48th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
Charge denied, personal hearing requested.
RESULT
Not Proven
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Scott Porter, Past Manager, Whitstable Town FC
Whitstable Town FC v Phoenix Sports FC
Isthmian League – South East
13 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – it is alleged that during the fixture, the participant’s language and/or behaviour amounted to improper conduct.
Nil Response.
RESULT
Proved
2 match touchline ban
£150 fine
16 July 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Christopher Neate, Manager, Fleet Town FC
Fleet Town FC v Melksham Town FC
Southern League – Division One South
13 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that at half time in the fixture, Mr Neate’s language towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or called into question their integrity.
RESULT
4 match ground ban
£400 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Neil Speight, Former Club Secretary, East Thurrock United FC
St Albans City FC v East Thurrock United FC
National League – South
19 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in following the final whistle of the fixture, the participant’s language towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or called into question their integrity.
Charge Denied – Paper Hearing requested
RESULT
Proven
2 match ground ban
£300 fine
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING (NON-FAST TRACK)
Thomas John, Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach, Southampton FC
Breach of FA Rule E1 - misconduct in respect of 339 bets placed on football matches between 10 May 2013 and 06 April 2019.
Charge admitted, personal hearing requested.
RESULT
£400 fine
15 July 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Fernando Forestieri, Player, Sheffield Wednesday FC
Mansfield Town FC v Sheffield Wednesday FC
Pre-Season Friendly
Tuesday 24th July 2018
Breach of FA Rule E3 (2) in respect of the above fixture – it is alleged that during the second half of the fixture, the participant used abusive and/or insulting words, contrary to Rule E3(1). It is alleged that this breach of FA 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.
RESULT
Proved
6 match suspension
Face to face Education Programme within 4 months
£25,000 fine
Warned as to Future Conduct
Sanction set aside pending Appeal
12 July 2019
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Jake Barnes, Head of Performance Analysis, Fleetwood Town FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 778 bets placed on football matches between 06 August 2015 and 26 December 2018.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
£1,500 fine
10 July 2019
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Nathan Baker, Former Player, Abingdon United FC.
Breach of FA Rule E1(b) – it is alleged the participant breached FA Rule E8 in respect of 118 bets placed on football matches between 17 February 2018 and 26 January 2019.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
6 months suspension from all football and football-related activity
£250 fine
MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING (NON-FAST TRACK)
Jacques Le Bars, Director, Hampton & Richmond Borough FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b) in respect of 20 bets placed on football matches between 24 October 2017 and 02 April 2019.
Charge admitted, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
1 month suspension from all football and football-related activity, including a ground ban
£500 fine
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Hassan Sheikh, Past Player, Dunstable Town FC
Dunstable Town FC v Bedford Town
Southern League – Division One Central
6 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - alleged that following the participant’s dismissal, his behaviour amounted to violent and/or improper conduct.
Nil Response.
RESULT
Proved
4 match suspension
£200 fine
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
Joe Guest, Player, Yate Town FC
Yate Town FC v Winchester City FC
Southern League – Division One South
6 April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 – alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture in which he was dismissed, in the area outside the match officials changing rooms, Mr Guest’s language was improper and/or threatening.
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
Proved
3 match suspension
£150 fine
9 July 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Craig Fagan, Coach, Hull City FC
Colchester United FC U16s v Hull City FC U16s
13th April 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - during the fixture the participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official(s) and/or questioned the integrity of a Match Official(s).
Charge denied, paper hearing requested.
RESULT
Proved
2 match touchline ban
£500 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-FAST TRACK
Thomas Boxer, Player, Mildenhall Town FC
Romford v Mildenhall Town FC
Isthmian League – North
9th March 2019
Breaches of FA Rule E3
• It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, in the tunnel area, his language towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting.
• It is alleged that following the conclusion of the fixture, In the area near the exit of the clubhouse, his language towards a match official was abusive and/or insulting.
Nil Response.
RESULT
Proved
4 match suspension
£150 fine
3 July 2019
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Oliver Wood, Player, Colne FC
Leek Town FC v Colne FC
Northern Premier League Play Offs
1 May 2019
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 –
1. It is alleged that following the final whistle the participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
2. It is further alleged that in or around the changing room area the participant used abusive and/or insulting words and/or your conduct was improper.
The participant has until 11th July 2019 to respond.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Waqas Azam, Player, Colne FC
Leek Town FC v Colne FC
Northern Premier League Play Offs
1 May 2019
Breach of FA Rule E3 - alleged that the participant’s behaviour in or around the 120th minute of the fixture, constitutes violent conduct.
The participant has until 11th July 2019 to respond.
2 July 2019
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Sam Holtby, former PR & Social Media Officer of Hull City FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 – It is alleged that Mr. Holtby placed 240 bets on football matches between 19th September 2015 and 3rd March 2019.
Charge Admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
RESULT
9 months suspension from all football and football-related activity
£450 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Gary Hake, Director, Chatham Town FC
Breach of FA Rule E8 – It is alleged that Mr. Bitmead placed 40 bets on football matches between 6th November 2017 and 16th February 2019.
Charge Admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
RESULT
6 weeks suspension from all football and football-related activity (Ground Ban included)
£200 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO MEDIA COMMENTS
Aaron Roberts, Former Player, Bromsgrove Sporting FC
Breach of FA Rule E3 - image the participant posted and following comments, were abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute, contrary to Rule E3(1).
Charge Admitted, Paper Hearing requested.
RESULT
£200 fine
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Stevenage FC
Stevenage FC v Bury FC
Football League 2
9 March 2019
Breach of FA Rule E20 – It is alleged that Stevenage 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 gender, whilst attending a match to which it was involved.
Charge Admitted – Personal Hearing requested
RESULT
Action plan ordered; and
Fined £5,000.
INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2)
Tom Pope, Player, Port Vale FC
Two breaches of FA Rule E3 - alleged that comments, made by the participant, were abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute contrary to Rule E3 (1).
Charge Admitted, Personal Hearing requested.
RESULT
£2000 fine
