If produced and published, written reasons can be found for Appeal Board hearings by clicking *here* and selecting “County Appeal” on the “Offence Type” dropdown list. Alternatively, use this URL: https://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/discipline/written-reasons.
GNG Juniors v Leicestershire & Rutland FA – 3 July
Appellant: Club
Charge: FA Rule E20 - Failed to ensure directors, players, officials, employees, servants,
representatives attending any Match do not behave in a way which is improper,
offensive, violent, threatening, abusive, indecent, insulting or provocative
Sanction: a £125 fine
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Mark Joyce v Lancashire FA – 3 July
Appellant: Coach (U15s)
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct against a Match Official (including abusive language/behaviour)
Sanction: 3-match suspension, a £50 fine, warned as to future conduct
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Vassos Demetri v Middlesex FA – 3 July
Appellant: Coach
Charge: FA Rule E3 – Assault or Attempted Against a Match Official
Sanction: 5-year suspension, to complete an education programme
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Andris Apsa v Amateur FA – 3 July
Appellant: Player
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including foul and abusive language); FA Rule E3.2 - Improper Conduct - aggravated by a persons Ethnic Origin, Colour, Race, Nationality, Faith, Gender, Gender Reassignment, Sexual Orientation or Disability
Sanction: 6-match suspension, a £70 fine, 6 Club penalty points and to complete an online education programme
Result: Appeal Allowed: charge and sanction quashed.
Written Reasons: TBC
Southend United v National League – 4 July
Appellant: Club
Decision: Appeal against a decision of the National League impose conditions on an Unconditional Licence issued to the Club
Result: Appeal Allowed: Conditions imposed on Unconditional Licence quashed.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/news/2024/aug/12/southend-united-appeal-120824
Hinckley Borough FC v Leicestershire & Rutland FA – 5 July
Appellant: Club
Charge: FA Rule E21 - Failed to ensure spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) conduct themselves in an orderly fashion whilst attending any Match
Sanction: £120 fine
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Jonathan Marston v Liverpool FA – 12 July
Appellant: Manager/Club Secretary
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including foul and abusive language); FA Rule E3.2 - Improper Conduct - aggravated by a persons Ethnic Origin, Colour, Race, Nationality, Faith, Gender, Gender Reassignment, Sexual Orientation or Disability
Sanction: 35-days suspension, to complete an online education programme
Result: Appeal Allowed: charge and sanction quashed.
Ben Dear v Norfolk FA – 16 July
Appellant: Player
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct against a Match Official (including physical contact or attempted physical contact and threatening and/or abusive language/behaviour)
Sanction: 149-day suspension, a £80 fine, 8 Club penalty points and to complete a face-to-face education programme
Result: Appeal Allowed: charge and sanction quashed.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/ben-dear-v-norfolk-fa---appeal-board---16-july-2024.ashx
Winchester City FC v Hampshire FA – 18 July
Appellant: Club
Charge: FA Rule E12 - (Club) Failed to comply with a decision of the Association
Sanction: a £60 fine
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Jordi Valero Miret v Hampshire FA – 18 July
Appellant: Manager
Charge: FA Rule E10 - (Participant) Failed to comply with a decision of the Association
Sanction: 3-match suspension, a £30 fine
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Jake Noone v Surrey FA – 18 July
Appellant: Player
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including foul and abusive language); FA Rule E3.2 - Improper Conduct - aggravated by a persons Ethnic Origin, Colour, Race, Nationality, Faith, Gender, Gender Reassignment, Sexual Orientation or Disability
Sanction: 7-match suspension, a £45 fine, 8 Club penalty points and to complete an online education course
Result: Appeal Allowed: charge and sanction quashed, remitted the County FA to recharge.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/jake-noone-v-surrey-fa---appeal-board---18-july-2024.ashx
Moretonville Juniors v Berks & Bucks FA – 24 July
Appellant: Club
Charge: FA Rule E21 - Failed to ensure spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) conduct themselves in an orderly fashion whilst attending any Match
Sanction: a £75 fine
Result: Appeal Allowed: charge and sanction quashed.
Matthew Rapson v Surrey FA – 30 July
Appellant: Player
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct against a Match Official - (including threatening and/or abusive language/behaviour)
Sanction: 98-day suspension, a £75 fine, 8 Club penalty points and to complete an online education course
Result: Appeal Allowed: charge and sanction quashed.
Goole AFC v West Riding FA – 31 July
Appellant: Club
Charge: FA Rule E21 - Failed to ensure spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) conduct themselves in an orderly fashion whilst attending any Match
Sanction: a £300 fine, 1-match stadium closure
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Threemilestone Tigers v Cornwall FA – 31 July
Appellant: Club
Charge: FA Rule E21 - Failed to ensure spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) conduct themselves in an orderly fashion whilst attending any Match
Sanction: a £100 fine
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/threemilestone-tigers-fc-v-cornwall-fa---appeal-board---31-july-2024.ashx
The FA v Altaher Mousa Ali – 31 July
Appellant: Player
Charge: Charge 1: FA Rule E3 - Assault by Participant on Participant (Not Proven)
Alternate Charge 1: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including violent conduct and threatening and/or abusive language/behaviour) (Proven)
Sanction: 6-match suspension, a £70 fine, 10 club penalty points
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/the-fa-v-altaher-mousa-ali---appeal-board---31-july-2024.ashx
If produced and published, written reasons can be found for Appeal Board hearings by clicking *here* and selecting “County Appeal” on the “Offence Type” dropdown list. Alternatively, use this URL: https://www.thefa.com/football-rules-governance/discipline/written-reasons.
