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.
Darrell Queeley v London FA – 5 November
Appellant: Manager (U13s)
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: 275-days suspension, £100 fine, to complete a face-to-face education order
Result: Appeal Allowed: sanction varied: 275-days suspension reduced to 247-days suspension.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/darrell-queeley-v-london-fa---appeal-board---6-november-2024.ashx
George Bennett v Lincolnshire FA – 7 November
Appellant: Player
Charge: Charge 1: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including foul and abusive language); Charge 2: 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 £100 fine, to complete an online education order, 8 Club penalty points
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/george-bennett-v-lincolnshire-fa---7-november-2024.ashx
Richard Ekins v Leicestershire & Rutland FA – 8 November
Appellant: Manager (U11s)
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (not including threatening and/or abusive language/behaviour)
Sanction: 3-match suspension, a £30 fine, 9 Club penalty points
Result: Appeal Allowed: sanction varied: 1-match suspension, a £20 fine, 5 Club penalty points
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/richard-ekins-v-leicestershire-and-rutland-fa---8-november-2024.ashx
James Yallop v Norfolk FA – 11 November
Appellant: Assistant Manager (U15s)
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct against a Match Official - (including threatening and/or abusive language/behaviour)
Sanction: 147-days suspension, a £100 fine, to complete an online education course and 8 Club discipline points
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Club Thorne Colliery CIC v Northern Counties East Football League – 12 November
Appellant: Club (Step 6)
Charge: League Rule - 8.38 In the event of a match being abandoned due to the conduct of one Club or its members or supporters the Board has the power to order that the match is not replayed and to award either one or three points to the Club not at fault. It cannot levy a financial penalty due to the conduct of a Club.
Sanction: 3-points awarded to opposition
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/club-thorne-colliery-cic-v-necfl---appeal-board---18-november-2024.ashx
Trevor Thomas v Lancashire FA – 15 November
Appellant: Referee
Charge: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including threatening and/or abusive language/behaviour)
Sanction: 182-days suspension, a £150 fine, to complete an online education course
Result: Appeal Allowed: remitted to be reheard.
Written Reasons: https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/trevor-thomas-v-lancashire-fa---appeal-board---15-november-2024.ashx
Penzance AFC v Cornwall FA – 18 November
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 £140 fine
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Southampton Women FC v The FA Women’s National League – 19 November
Appellant: Club (Tier 4)
Charge: League Rule 20.E – Failure to fulfil a fixture
Sanction: 1-league point deduction, a £250 fine suspended for 24/25 season, fixture to be rescheduled
Result: Appeal Dismissed.
Amari Smith v West Riding FA – 21 November
Appellant: Player
Charge: Charge 1: FA Rule E3 - Improper Conduct (including foul and abusive language); Charge 2: 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, 7 Club penalty points, to complete an online education course
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.
