Disciplinary charges, suspensions and responses for October 2020

Monday 02 Nov 2020
FA charges - October 2020

29 October 2020

INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY MATCH OFFICIALS, BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO (FAST TRACK 1)
Josef Yarney, Player, Chesterfield FC 

Stockport County FC v Chesterfield FC
The FA Cup 
24 October 2020

Breach of FA Rule E1.1 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 50th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.

Charge admitted – Automatic Penalty contested. 

RESULT:

Claim Dismissed – Automatic penalty applies. 
3 match suspension effective immediately. 

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal & Excessive Punishment 

Ethan Robson, Blackpool FC
AFC Wimbledon v Blackpool FC
Football League 1
27th October 2020

Serious Foul Play

RESULT 
WD: Dismissed
EX: Dismissed
3 Match Suspension remains in place. 

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal & Excessive Punishment

Daniel George Ballard
AFC Wimbledon v Blackpool FC
Football League 1
27th October 2020

Violent Conduct.

RESULT
WD: Dismissed
EX: Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

27 October 2020

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
John Yems, Manager, Crawley Town FC

Cheltenham Town FC v Crawley Town FC
Saturday 10 October 2020 
English Football League Two 
Post-Match Interview

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that the Participant’s comments constitute improper conduct in that they question the integrity of the match official and/or were personally offensive and/or bring the game into disrepute.

Charge admitted 

RESULT:

£750 fine

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal & Excessive Punishment 
Lucas Digne, Everton FC
Southampton FC v Everton FC
Premier League
25th October 2020

Serious Foul Play

RESULT 
WD: Dismissed
EX: Successful
3 Match Suspension withdrawn 
1 Match Suspension sanctioned

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal & Excessive Punishment
Aboubakar Kamara, Fulham FC
Fulham FC v Crystal Palace FC
Premier League
24th October 2020

Serious Foul Play.

RESULT
WD: Dismissed
EX: Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

26 October 2020

INCIDENTS OF MISCCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Paul Terry, Loans Manager, West Bromwich Albion FC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 209 bets placed on football matches between 01 November 2017 and 25 October 2019.

The Participant has until 10th November 2020 to provide a response. 

TECHNICAL AREA MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2 – CATEGORY 3)
Ryan Karrer, Coach, Dagenham & Redbridge FC

St Albans City FC U18s v Dagenham & Redbridge FC U18s 
FA Youth Cup 
8 October 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 91st minute of the fixture the Participant used abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening words towards a Match Official.

The Participant has until 9th November 2020 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Paul Lambert, Manager, Ipswich Town FC 

Lincoln City FC v Ipswich Town FC 
English Football League One 
24 October 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that on the field of play at full time of the fixture the Participant used abusive and/or insulting language towards a Match Official and/or the Participant’s behaviour amounts to improper conduct.  

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (one match touchline suspension and a £1,000 fine). 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
Ipswich Town FC, English Football League One

Lincoln City FC v Ipswich Town FC 
English Football League One 
24 October 2020

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Ipswich Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Thursday 29th October 2020 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Lincoln City FC, English Football League One

Lincoln City FC v Ipswich Town FC 
English Football League One 
24 October 2020

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 94th minute of the fixture, Lincoln City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Thursday 29th October 2020 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
John Yems, Manager, Crawley Town FC

Cheltenham Town FC v Crawley Town FC
Saturday 10 October 2020 
English Football League Two 
Post-Match Interview

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that the Participant’s comments constitute improper conduct in that they question the integrity of the match official and/or were personally offensive and/or bring the game into disrepute.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

SURROUNDING MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Wigan Athletic FC, English Football League One

Charlton Athletic FC v Wigan Athletic FC
English Football League One
17 October 2020

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture, Wigan Athletic FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Monday 26 October 2020 to provide a response.

Result 
£1500 fine

SURROUNDING MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – NON STANDARD CASE
King’s Lynn Twn FC, National League  

King’s Lynn Town FC v Boreham Wood FC 
National League 
13 October 2020

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 71st minute of the fixture, King’s Lynn Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Wednesday 21 October 2020 to provide a response. 

Result 
£700 fine 

23 October 2020

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) –  STANDARD CASE
Rotherham United FC, English Football League Championship

Rotherham United FC v Norwich City FC
English Football League Championship
17 October 2020

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 70th minute of the fixture, Rotherham United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£5,000 fine). 

22 October 2020

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) –  STANDARD CASE
Norwich City FC, English Football League Championship

Rotherham United FC v Norwich City FC
English Football League Championship
17 October 2020

Breach of FA Rule E20(a) - It is alleged that in or around the 70th minute of the fixture, Norwich City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£5,000 fine). 

INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Carl Griffiths, Academy Scout, Chelsea FC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 1,709 bets placed on football matches between 11 January 2016 to 21 July 2020.

The Participant has until 6 November 2020 to provide a response. 

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal

Nathaniel Michael Collins, Stoke City FC
Stoke City FC v Barnsley FC
EFL Championship
Wednesday 21 October 2020

S2 Violent Conduct

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Gary Henty, 1st Team Assistant Head Coach, Bowers & Pitsea FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 631 bets placed on football matches between 26th October 2014 and 16th May 2020.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

Result 
3 month suspension from all football and football related activity
£4100 Fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Jamie Dicks, Player, Unregistered

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 212 bets placed on football matches between 19 December 2015 to 11 March 2020.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

Result 
£120 Fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
James Thomas, Player, Bowers & Pitsea FC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct in respect of 319 bets the Participant placed and/or permitted and/or enabled on football matches between 10 October 2016 to 15 March 2019.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result 
£1660 Fine 

INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Lee Stevens, Club Secretary, Bowers & Pitsea FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 196 bets placed on football matches between 6th August 2016 and 7th March 2020.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result 
£100 Fine

16 October 2020

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Liam McFadyen, Player, Unregistered 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 474 bets placed on football matches between 07 August 2015 and 03 November 2019.

Sanction 
3 month suspension from all football and football related activity
£180 fine 

Ground Of Appeal 
Reg 2.4: imposed a penalty, award, order or sanction that was excessive.

Result 
Appeal Dismissed

13 October 2020

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
Craig Pullen, Match Official 

Breach of FA Rule E3 - Misconduct for a breach of FA Rule E3 in respect of comments posted on the Participant’s Facebook account. It is alleged the posts were insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute, 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 includes reference, whether express or implied, to race and/or ethnic origin and/or nationality.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result 
16 Week suspension from all football and football related activity
£200 fine 
Face to face education

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Marc White, Manager, Dorking Wanderers FC

Bath City FC v Dorking Wanderers FC
National League South – Play Offs
19 July 2020

Three breaches of FA Rule E3:

1. It is alleged that the Participant’s language and/or behaviour in or around the 65th and 95th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.
2. It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal from the technical area, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.
3. It is alleged that following the end of the fixture, the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.

Charges admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

Result
3 Match Ground Ban
£350 fine 

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal 

Kamarl Grant- Sheffield United 
Sheffield United FC (Under 19s) v Wigan Athletic FC (Under 19s)
U18 Professional Development League – North
S2- Violent Conduct 

Result
Appeal Upheld 
3 Match Suspension removed 

7 October 2020

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Paul Faili, Manager, Three Bridges FC

East Grinstead Town FC v Three Bridges FC
Isthmian League – South East
11 February 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant's conduct in or around the 33rd minute of the fixture amounts to violent and/or improper conduct.

The Participant has until 19 June 2020 to respond. 

Result 
8 Match Ground Ban 
£200 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Leigh Dynan, Manager, East Grinstead Town FC

East Grinstead Town FC v Three Bridges FC
Isthmian League – South East
11 February 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 44th minute of the fixture the Participant’s conduct in the car park amounts to violent and/or improper conduct.

The Participant has until 19 June 2020 to respond.

Result 
2 Match Ground Ban 
4 Match Touchline Ban 
£200 fine 

6 October 2020

PARTICIPATING IN FIXTURES WHILST UNDER AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION 
Newport Pagnell Town FC, Spartan South Midlands Football League – Premier Division 

Newport Pagnell Town FC U18s v Hitchin Town 
U18s FA Youth Cup 
24 September 2020

Breach of FA Rule E12 - It is alleged that the Club failed to ensure that a Player associated with the Club complied with an automatic suspension.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

PARTICIPATING IN FIXTURES WHILST UNDER AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION 
Leo Hubbard, Player, Newport Pagnell Town FC

Newport Pagnell Town FC U18s v Hitchin Town 
U18s FA Youth Cup 
24 September 2020

Breach of FA Rule E10 - It is alleged that the Participant failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the above fixture whilst suspended.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested. 

INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Mark Bowen, Coach

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 36 bets placed on football matches between 02 May 2016 to 15 February 2017.

The Participant has until 21 October 2020 to respond. 

INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Matthew Templeton, Player, Unregistered 

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 319 bets placed on football matches between 03 January 2019 to 07 March 2020.

The Participant has until 21 October 2020 to respond. 

PARTICIPATING IN FIXTURES WHILST UNDER AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION 
Taryn Smith, Player, Epsom & Ewell FC

Epsom & Ewell FC v Bridon Ropes FC 
The FA Vase 
20 September 2020  

Breach of FA Rule E10 - It is alleged that the Participant failed to comply with a misconduct suspension by participating in the above fixture whilst suspended. 

The Participant has until 5pm on Wednesday 7th October 2020 to provide a response (expedited timetable). 

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal & Excessive Punishment 
Aaron Hayden, Carlisle United FC
Carlisle United FC v Barrow AFC
Football League 2
Saturday 3rd October 2020

RESULT 
WD: Upheld
EX: N/A
3 match suspension removed

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Richie Wellens, Manager, Swindon Town FC

Peterborough United FC v Swindon Town FC 
English Football League One 
3 October 2020

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant's language and behaviour following the end of the fixture was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (1 match touchline suspension and a £1,000 fine).

By FA Staff