Disciplinary charges, responses and suspensions for September 2021

29 September 2021

SURROUNDING OF A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Derby County FC, English Football League Championship

Sheffield United FC v Derby County FC
English Football League Championship
24 September 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 57th minute of the fixture, Derby County FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

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

28 September 2021

PARTICIPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST UNDER A SUSPENSION
Liversedge FC, Club, Northern Premier League East Division

Sheffield FC v Liversedge FC
Northern Premier League East Division
7 September 2021

Liversedge FC v Dunston UTS FC
Northern Premier League East Division
11 September 2021

Breach of FA Rule E12 - It is alleged that the Club failed to ensure that a Player complied with a suspension, in that the Player participated in the above fixtures whilst subject to a suspension.

The Club have until 13 October 2021 to provide a response.

PARTICIPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST UNDER A SUSPENSION
Gavin Allott, Player, Liversedge FC

Sheffield FC v Liversedge FC
Northern Premier League East Division
7 September 2021

Liversedge FC v Dunston UTS FC
Northern Premier League East Division
11 September 2021

Breach of FA Rule E12 - It is alleged that the Participant failed to comply with a suspension, in that the Player participated in the above fixtures whilst subject to a suspension.

The Participant has until 13 October 2021 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
SME 83 Ltd

Breach of FA Rule E1.2 - It is alleged that an individual, on behalf of SME83 Ltd, made an approach to a Minor with a view to entering into a Representation Contract while not registered as an Intermediary with The FA contrary to G.2 of The FA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries.

The organisation has until 8 October 2021 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Jemiah Richards, Coach, Hednesford Town FC

Stourbridge FC v Hednesford Town FC
Southern League – Premier Division Central
Monday 16 August 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 43rd minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language towards the Match Referee was abusive and/or improper.

The Participant has until 6 October 2021 to provide a response.

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Mansfield Town FC, English Football League Two

Leyton Orient FC v Mansfield Town FC
English Football League Two
25 September 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 84th minute of the fixture, Mansfield Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Friday 1 October 2021 to provide a response.

28 September 2021

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal & Excessive Punishment

Anthony Stewart – Wycombe Wanderers FC
Milton Keynes Dons FC v Wycombe Wanderers FC
Football League 1
25 September 2021

S5 - DOGSO

Result
Claim Upheld
Suspension removed

Matt Crooks – Middlesbrough FC
Reading FC v Middlesbrough FC
Championship
25 September 2021

S1 Serious Foul Play

Result
Claim Upheld
Suspension Removed

Shane McLoughlin – Morecambe FC
Morecambe FC v Accrington Stanley FC
Football League 1
25 September 2021

S1- Serious Foul Play

Result
Claim Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

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

Stoke City FC v Barnsley FC
English Football League Championship
15 September 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, Stoke City FC failed to ensure that its players and/or club officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

Result:
£10,000

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Dean Holden, Coach, Stoke City FC

Stoke City FC v Barnsley FC
English Football League Championship
15 September 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 90th minute of the fixture amounts to improper conduct.

Charge admitted – paper hearing requested.

Result:
1 MTLB
£2,000

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Rory Delap, Coach, Stoke City FC

Stoke City FC v Barnsley FC
English Football League Championship
15 September 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 90th minute of the fixture amounts to improper and/or violent conduct.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

Result:
1 MTLB
£1,800

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Barnsley FC, English Football League Championship

Stoke City FC v Barnsley FC
English Football League Championship
15 September 2021
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, Barnsley FC failed to ensure that its players and/or club officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.
Result:
£8,000

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Tonda Eckert, Coach, Barnsley FC

Stoke City FC v Barnsley FC
English Football League Championship
15 September 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 90th minute of the fixture amounts to improper and/or violent conduct.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

Result:
3 MTLB
£2,750

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Joseph Laumann, Coach, Barnsley FC

Stoke City FC v Barnsley FC
English Football League Championship
15 September 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 90th minute of the fixture amounts to improper and/or violent conduct.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

Result:
2 MTLB
£2,500

24 September 2021

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) - STANDARD CASE
Dean Thornton, Coach, Swansea City FC

Luton Town FC v Swansea City FC
EFL Championship
Saturday 18 September 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area at half time of the fixture Mr Thornton used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.

The Participant has until 6pm on 27 September 2021 to provide a response.

23 September 2021

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Jonson Clarke-Harris, Player, Peterborough United FC

Breach of FA Rule E3 - Misconduct for six breaches of FA Rule E3 in respect of media comments posted on the Participant’s Twitter account between 27 October 2012 and 6 March 2013. It is alleged these posts were insulting and/or abusive and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute contrary to Rule E3.1. It is further alleged that these breaches of Rule E3.1 is an “Aggravated Breach” as defined in Rule E3.2, as it includes reference to sexual orientation.

The Participant has until 25 August 2021 to provide a response.

Result
4 Match Suspension
£5300 Fine
Face to Face Education

22 September 2021

MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Jay Rollins, Player, Boston United FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct in respect of 438 bets placed on football matches between 02 September 2015 to 09 February 2020.

The Participant has until 27 August 2021 to provide a response.

Result

1 Month Suspension from All Football & Football Related Activity
£500 fine

INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Andi Thanoj, Player, Boston United FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 319 bets placed on football matches between 09 September 2014 to 17 May 2020.

The Participant has until 10 September 2021 to provide a response.

Result

5 Month Suspension from All Football & Football Related Activity
£950 fine

17 September 2021

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)
Alex Dyer, Player, Wealdstone FC

Notts County FC v Wealdstone FC
National League – Premier
14 September 2021

Breach of FA Rule E1.1 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 56th minute of the fixture constitutes violent conduct.

Charge admitted – Automatic Penalty accepted (3-match suspension).

16 September 2021

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) - STANDARD CASE
Dave Cooke, Manager, Nantwich Town FC

Whitby Town FC v Nantwich Town FC
Northern Premier League - Premier Division
Saturday 21 August

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 82nd minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

The Participant has until 1 October 2021 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Craig Davis, Manager, Winchester City FC

Winchester City FC v Evesham United FC
Southern League – Division One South
Saturday 28 August

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 38th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language was abusive and/or improper.

The Participant has until 1 October 2021 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Andrew Preece, Manager, Chorley FC

AFC Telford United v Chorley FC
National League North
Saturday 21 August

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour amounts to improper conduct.

The Participant has until 1 October 2021 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Terry Hawkridge, Player, Basford United FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 35 bets placed on football matches between 05 May 2016 to 15 March 2017.

The Participant has until 30 September 2021 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Andrew Neal, Player, Truro City FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 202 bets placed on football matches between 08 March 2015 to 13 September 2019.

The Participant has until 30 September 2021 to provide a response.

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal & Excessive Punishment

Thomas George Smith- Stoke City
Stoke City FC v Barnsley FC
Championship
15 September 2021

S1- Serious Foul Play

Result
Claim Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

Ashley Nzala - Great Wakering Rovers FC
Dereham Town FC v Great Wakering Rovers FC
Isthmian League- North
11 September 2021

S1 Serious Foul Play

Result
Claim Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

15 September 2021

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)
Devante Rodney, Player, Port Vale FC

Swindon Town FC v Port Vale FC
English Football League Two
11 September 2021

Breach of FA Rule E1.1 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 29th minute during the fixture constitutes violent conduct.

Charge admitted – Automatic Penalty accepted (3-match suspension).

13 September 2021

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – STANDARD CASE
Kevin Towey, Manager, Widnes FC

Runcorn Linnets FC v Widnes Football Club
Northern Premier League – West Division
Saturday 14 August

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s conduct was improper.

The Participant has until 28 September 2021 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO MEDIA COMMENTS
Nicky Ironton, Manager, Welwyn Garden City FC

FC Romania v Welwyn Garden City FC
FA Cup Preliminary Round Fixture
Saturday 21 August 2021
Post-match comments made via Twitter

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the comments constitute improper conduct and/or bring the game into disrepute and/or are insulting contrary to Rule E3.1.

The Participant has until 28 September 2021 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK)
Dara O’Shea, Player, West Bromwich Albion FC

Peterborough United FC v West Bromwich Albion FC
English Football League Championship
28 August 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 95th minute of the fixture amounts to improper and/or violent conduct.

The Participant has until 17 September 2021 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Liam Daly, Player, Stourbridge FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 - Misconduct in respect of 456 bets placed on football and/or football matches between 02 October 2014 to 07 March 2020.

The Participant has until 24 September 2021 to provide a response.

PARTCIPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST SUBJECT TO AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Cray Wanderers, Isthmian League Premier

Cray Wanderers FC v Lewes FC
Isthmian League Premier
14 August 2021

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

The Club have until 20 September 2021 to provide a response.

PARTCIPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST SUBJECT TO AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Lee Lewis, Player, Cray Wanderers FC

Cray Wanderers FC v Lewes FC
Isthmian League Premier
14 August 2021

Breach of FA Rule E10 - It is alleged that the Player failed to comply with an automatic suspension.

The Participant has until 20 September 2021 to provide a response.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Peter Wild, Manager, FC Halifax Town

Yeovil Town FC v FC Halifax Town
National League Premier
4 September 2021

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that, in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language towards was abusive, and/or insulting, and/or improper and/or questioned the integrity of the Match Official.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Harry Kewell, Manager, Barnet FC

Grimsby Town FC v FC Halifax Town
National League Premier
4 September 2021

Two breaches of FA Rule E3:

1. It is alleged that, in or around the 65th minute of the fixture, the Participant’s language towards a Match Official was abusive, and/or insulting, and/or improper.
2. It is alleged that, following completion of the fixture, the Participant’s language towards a Match Official was abusive, and/or insulting, and/or improper.

Charges denied – Paper Hearing requested.

10 September 2021

SURROUNDING OF A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Stevenage FC, English Football League Two

Stevenage FC v Swindon Town FC
English Football League Two
4 September 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 92nd minute of the fixture, Stevenage FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

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

9 September 2021

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)
Stephen Quinn, Player, Mansfield Town FC

Mansfield Town FC v Harrogate Town FC
English Football League Two
4 September 2021

Breach of FA Rule E1.1 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 73rd minute during the fixture constitutes violent conduct.

Charge admitted – Automatic Penalty contested.

Result
Clearly Excessive claim dismissed
3 match suspension

Claim of Wrongful Dismissal

Danny Liversey- Chester FC
Chester FC v Alfreton Town FC
National League – North
4 September 2021

S1 Serious Foul Play

Result
Claim upheld
3 match suspension removed

7 September 2021

SURROUNDING OF A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – STANDARD CASE
Milton Keynes Dons FC, English Football League One

Milton Keynes Dons FC v Accrington Stanley FC
English Football League One
28 August 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 73rd minute of the fixture, Milton Keynes Dons FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Standard Penalty 1 accepted (£2,500 fine).

SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Chelsea FC, Premier League

Liverpool FC v Chelsea FC
Premier League
28 August 2021

Two breaches of FA Rule E20.1:

1. It is alleged that in or around the 48th minute of the first half of the fixture, Chelsea FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
2. It is alleged that following the half time whistle, Chelsea FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge Admitted/ Paper hearing requested

Result
£25,000 fine

3 September 2021

Wrongful Dismissal

Ben Richards- Wisbech Town
Wisbech Town FC v Yaxley FC
Northern Premier League
30/08/2021

S2 Violent Conduct

Result
Appeal Upheld
3 match suspension removed

Benjamin Tollit - AFC Fylde
AFC Fylde v Southport FC

AFC Fylde v Southport FC
National League North
30/08/2021

S1 Serious Foul Play

Result
Appeal Upheld
3 match suspension removed

Wrongful Dismissal & Excessive Punishment

Harvey Smith- Chorley FC
Chorley FC v Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC

Chorley FC v Bradford Park Avenue AFC
National League North
28/08/2021

S1 Serious Foul Play

Result
Claim Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

Paul Ennis- FC United of Manchester
FC United of Manchester v Hyde

Hyde United FC v FC United of Manchester
Northern Premier League
24/08/2021

Result
Claim Dismissed
3 match suspension remains

2 September 2021

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

Shrewsbury Town FC v Gillingham FC
English Football League One
28 August 2021

Two breaches of FA Rule E20.1:

1. It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, Gillingham FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
2. It is alleged that in or around the 99th minute of the fixture, Gillingham FC failed to ensure that is players and/or club officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour and/or violent behaviour.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Tuesday 7 September 2021 to provide a response.

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

Shrewsbury Town FC v Gillingham FC
English Football League One
28 August 2021

Two breaches of FA Rule E20.1:

1. It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, Shrewsbury Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
2. It is alleged that in or around the 99th minute of the fixture, Shrewsbury Town FC failed to ensure that its and/or club officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Tuesday 7 September 2021 to provide a response.

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)
Anis Mehmeti, Player, Wycombe Wanderers FC

Sunderland AFC v Wycombe Wanderers FC
English Football League One
28 August 2021

Breach of FA Rule E1.1 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 30th minute during the fixture constitutes violent conduct.

Charge admitted – Automatic Penalty contested.

Result
Clearly Excessive Claim Dismissed.
3 Match suspension remains in place.

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)
Liam Kitching, Player, Barnsley FC

Barnsley FC v Birmingham City FC
English Football League Championship
28 August 2021

Breach of FA Rule E1.1 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 77th minute during the fixture constitutes violent conduct.

Charge admitted – Automatic Penalty contested.

Result
Clearly Excessive Claim Dismissed.
3 Match suspension remains in place.

1 September 2021

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)
Craig Forsyth, Player, Derby County FC

Derby County FC v Nottingham Forest FC
English Football League Championship
28 August 2021

Breach of FA Rule E1.1 - It is alleged that the Participant’s behaviour in or around the 5th minute during the fixture constitutes violent conduct.

Charge admitted – Automatic Penalty accepted (3 match suspension).

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Swindon Town FC, English Football League Two

Salford City FC v Swindon Town FC
English Football League Two
21 August 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, Swindon Town FC failed to ensure that its Players and/ or Club officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

Result
£1500 fine

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Salford City FC, English Football League Two

Salford City FC v Swindon Town FC
English Football League Two
21 August 2021

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, Salford City FC failed to ensure that its Players and/ or Club officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Charge admitted – Paper Hearing requested.

Result
£1750 fine