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.
Thetford Town FC v Thurlow Nunn Football League – 7 May
Appellant: Club
Charge: League Rule 6.9 - Playing an ineligible player
Sanction: Removed from the Play-Offs
Result: Appeal Allowed: Play-Off Semi-Final to be replayed, a £25 fine imposed.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/thetford-town-fc-v-eastern-counties-football-league---appeal-board---7-may-2024.ashx
Billingham United Youth v Durham FA – 9 May
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
Sanction: a £75 fine
Result: Appeal Allowed: sanction varied to a £25 fine.
Richard Lowther v Kent FA – 9 May
Appellant: Parent
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct against a Match Official - (including threatening and/or abusive language/behaviour)
Sanction: 112-day suspension, a £50 fine, to complete an online education course
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/richard-lowther-v-kent-fa---appeal-board---9-may-2024.ashx
Dean McManus v Kent FA – 9 May
Appellant: Coach
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct - Assault or Attempted Assault on a Match Official
Sanction: 2740 Days from 12/03/2024 to 11/09/2031, to complete a face-to-face education programme
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/dean-mcmanus-v-kent-fa---appeal-board---9-may-2024.ashx
Jamie Stapleton v Hampshire FA – 10 May
Appellant: Coach
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct against a Match Official (including abusive language/behaviour)
Sanction: 2-match suspension and a £30 fine
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Mousehole AFC v Southern Football League – 16 May
Appellant: Club
Charge: League Rule 8.40 – Postponed Fixture
Sanction: Match to be replayed under League Cup Tie Terms with losses shared by both clubs
Result: Appeal Allowed: Decision quashed and remitted back to League.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/mousehole-afc-v-southern-football-league---appeal-board--16-may-2024.ashx
Adam Streeter v Surrey FA – 16 May
Appellant: Manager
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: 8-match suspension, to complete an online education course, 6 Club penalty points
Result: Appeal Allowed: remitted back to recharge.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/adam-streeter-v-surrey-fa---appeal-board---22-may-2024-updated.ashx
Alfie Hemington v London FA – 16 May
Appellant: Player
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including foul and abusive language)
Sanction: 2-match suspension, a £20 fine, 7 penalty points
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/alfie-hemington-v-london-fa---appeal-board---16-may-2024.ashx
Lennon Grimley v Staffordshire FA – 17 May
Appellant: Player
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct against a Match Official (including abusive language/behaviour)
Sanction: 1-match suspension, a £20 fine
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Marc Beresford v Kent FA – 20 May
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: 8-match suspension, a £50 fine, to complete an online education course
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/marc-beresford-v-kent-fa---appeal-board---20-may-2024.ashx
Vijay Kumar v Middlesex FA – 22 May
Appellant: Manager
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (not including threatening and/or abusive language/behaviour)
Sanction: 2-match suspension, a £25 fine
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Graham Chester v Kent FA – 22 May
Appellant: Manager
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct against a Match Official - (including threatening and/or abusive language/behaviour)
Sanction: 112-days suspension, a £50 fine, complete an online education course
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/graham-chester-v-kent-fa---appeal-board---29-may-2024.ashx
St Francis Yellow v Southern Combination Youth Football League – 29 May
Appellant: Club
Charge: League Rules 18 (N) (i) & Cup Rule 5 (e) – Playing an ineligible player
Sanction: 3-league points deducted
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/st-francis-yellow-v-southern-combination-youth-football-league---appeal-board---29-may-2024.ashx
The FA v Christopher Haycock – 29 May
Appellant: Player
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including foul and abusive language) - proven; FA Rule E3.2 - Improper Conduct - aggravated by a persons Ethnic Origin, Colour, Race, Nationality, Faith, Gender, Gender Reassignment, Sexual Orientation or Disability – not proven
Sanction: 4-match suspension, a £50 fine, 6 club discipline points
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/the-fa-v-christopher-haycock---appeal-board---29-may-2024.ashx
Bruce Roe v Leicestershire & Rutland FA – 30 May
Appellant: Coach
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (not including threatening and/or abusive language/behaviour)
Sanction: 2-match suspension, a £30 fine
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
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
