FAW Panel Updates

Appeal

The appeal by Paul Williams against the decision of the West Wales Football Association (WWFA) to find proven a charge of violent conduct during the friendly fixture between Ynystawe  – Talycopa under 15’s played 19th August 2023.

Decision

The appeal was dismissed, and the sanctions initially imposed by the WWFA were upheld, namely a 6 week suspension from all football related activity, a fine of £120 and costs of £25.00 to the WWFA. The appeal fee was retained.  

Appeal

The appeal by Blackwood Town Boys and Girls FC against the decision taken by GCFA in relation to the charge brought against Blackwood Town Boys and Girls FC for the alleged failure of its player/s to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion or failure to refrain from violence, threatening, abusive, obscene or provocative behaviour, conduct or language, and the subsequent sanctions imposed upon a junior player for acting in a provocative manner by gestures, during the match between Blackwood Town Boys & Girls FC U14 v Rhymney JFC U14 on 2nd September 2023.

Decision

The appeal was upheld, the Panel found the charge not proven and therefore the sanction imposed was set aside. The appeal fee was directed to be returned to Blackwood Town Boys and Girls FC.

Charge

The charge against a youth player pursuant to clause 3.1.9 of the FAW’s Non-Discrimination Regulations, for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for allegedly offending the dignity of a person and/or group of persons and/or any country either directly or indirectly through contemptuous, discriminatory or denigratory words or actions in relation to sexual orientation in the FAW Youth League South West 23/24 fixture, Llantwit Major AFC Youth v Trefelin BGC Youth, played on 12th October 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon the player a ten-match suspension across all competitions, however, seven matches would be suspended for the remainder of the 2023/24 season.  The Panel also imposed upon the player a fine of £500.00, however £400.00 would be suspended for the remainder of the 2023/24 season. Each suspension would only be activated should the player commit a further offence under the FAW Non-Discrimination Regulations prior to the end of the 2023/24 season. The Panel ordered costs of £25.00.

Charge

The charge against an Academy player for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for the alleged use of offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language and/or threatening behaviour during the FAW Academy South U16s fixture, Haverfordwest County FC Academy vs Cambrian and Clydach Vale BGC Academy played 22nd October 2023.

The charge against an Academy player for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for the alleged use of offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language and/or threatening behaviour after the FAW Academy South U16s fixture, Haverfordwest Couty FC Academy vs Cambrian and Clydach Vale BGC Academy played 22nd October 2023.

Decision

Both charges were found proven. In relation to the first charge, the Panel imposed a three (3) match suspension. In relation to the second charge, the Panel imposed a four (4) match suspension, therefore a total match suspension of seven (7) matches across all football. No costs were imposed.

Charge

The charge against Pontypridd United FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.13 for the alleged failure of its spectator(s) to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion or fail to refrain from threatening, abusive, obscene or provocative behaviour, conduct or language directed towards the Match Official whilst attending the FAW Academy South U16s fixture, Llanelli Town AFC U16 vs Pontypridd United Academy U16 played 8th October 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Pontypridd United a fine of £180.00 and ordered costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Penybont FC pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches only – Players and Team Officials” for the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received six or more cards in a match (6 yellow cards) in the JD Cymru Premier 23/24 – Phase 1 fixture, Haverfordwest County AFC – Penybont FC, played 17th October 2023

Decision 

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Penybont FC a fine of £270.00 and ordered costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Holton Road AFC, pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in Cup Matches only – Players and Team Officials,” for the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received seven or more cards in a match (6 yellow cards and 1 red card) in the FAW Amateur Trophy 23/24 fixture, Holton Road AFC – Cogan Coronation AFC , played 30th September 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Holton Road AFC a fine of £120.00 and ordered costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Clydach Sports AFC, pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in Cup Matches only – Players and Team Officials” for the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received six or more cards in a match (3 yellow cards and 3 red cards) in the FAW Amateur Trophy 23/24 fixture, Clydach Sports AFC – Penclawdd AFC, played 30th September 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Clydach Sports AFC a fine of £90.00 and ordered costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Tiger Bay FC, pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in Cup Matches only – Players and Team Officials” for the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received six or more cards in a match (4 yellow cards and 2 red cards) in the FAW Amateur Trophy 23/24 fixture, Cardiff Bay Warriors FC – Tiger Bay FC, played 30th September 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Tiger Bay FC a fine of £90.00 and ordered costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Abergavenny Town FC, pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches only – Players and Team Officials” for the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received seven or more cards in a match (5 yellow cards and 2 red cards) in the JD Cymru South 23/24 fixture, Abergavenny Town FC – Trefelin BGC, played 6th October 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Abergavenny Town a fine of £180.00 and ordered costs of £15.00

Charge

The charge against Newtown AFC, pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches only – Players and Team Officials” for the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received six or more cards in a match (6 yellow cards) in the JD Cymru Premier 23/24 – Phase 1 23/24 fixture, Newtown AFC – Caernarfon Town FC, played 7th October 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Newtown AFC a fine of £180.00 and ordered costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Buckley Town, pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches only – Players and Team Officials” for the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received six or more cards in a match (5 yellow cards and 1 red card) in the FAW Welsh Cup 23/24 – Knockout Rounds fixture, Bow Street FC – Buckley Town FC, played 14th October 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Buckley Town FC a fine of £225.00 and ordered costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Trefelin BGC, pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches only – Players and Team Officials” for the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received six or more cards in a match (5 yellow cards and 1 red card) in the JD Cymru South 23/24 fixture, Trefelin BGC – Cwmbran Celtic AFC, played 23rd September 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Trefelin BGC a fine of £225.00 and ordered costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Jake Cleeves for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged use of offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language and/or threatening behaviour directed towards the Match Official during the Ardal South East League fixture, Hay St Marys FC vs Brecon Corries AFC played 15th September 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Jake Cleeves a three (3) match suspension from all senior football and a fine of £120.00. The Panel also ordered costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Garry Taylor for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for the alleged breach of the match suspension imposed upon him on 7th October 2023 under clause 7 (b)(i) of the Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches Only for making contact with players during the game and/or making contact with the match officials whilst they were on the field of play after the JD Cymru South fixture, Cambrian and Clydach Vale BGC v Pontardawe Town FC played 7th October 2023, whilst serving a one-match suspension incurred on 7th October 2023. 

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Garry Taylor a two (2) match suspension from all senior football and ordered costs of £15.00.

Appeal

The Claim of Wrongful Dismissal submitted by Cardiff Met University FC for the sending-off of Thomas Price for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity in the JD Cymru Premier fixture, Cardiff MET University FC v Connah’s Quay Nomads FC, played on 4th November 2023.

Decision

The claim was dismissed. As such, the decision of the referee stood and Thomas Price would remain subject to a 1 match suspension in the JD Cymru Premier. The appeal fee was retained.

Charges

Pursuant to paragraph 3.1 of the FAW’s Non-Discrimination Regulations, the charge against Prestatyn Town FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for the club’s spectator(s) allegedly offending the dignity of a person and/or group of persons either directly or indirectly through contemptuous, discriminatory or denigratory words or actions, during the Nathaniel MG Cup fixture, Prestatyn Town FC v Flint Town United, played on 4th August 2023.

The charge against Prestatyn Town FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of FAW Rule 125(B) which states: “Each Member, Associate Member and Subordinate shall respond promptly and fully to any request for information (including, without limitation, a request for the production of documentation) reasonably made by the Association from time to time.” In that the club failed to provide video footage the club itself acknowledged having in its possession on or around 24th August 2023.

Decision

Charge (i) was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Prestatyn Town FC a fine of £750.00, however £500.00 would be suspended for 12 months and only payable should Prestatyn Town FC be proved to have committed a further breach of FAW Non-Discrimination Regulations during that period. In addition, Prestatyn Town FC received a formal warning as to the future conduct of their spectators and officials in relation to discriminatory conduct. The Panel instructed all registered Prestatyn Town FC officials to attend a Challenging Discrimination in Football Education workshop. The Panel ordered that Prestatyn Town FC pay costs totalling £600.00.

Charge (ii) was found not proven.

Appeal

The appeal submitted by Felinfoel AFC against the decision of the WWFA to find a charge proven for the actions of its player and supporters causing the abandonment of the fixture Trostre AFC vs Felifoel AFC played 26th August 2023.

Decision

The appeal was dismissed and the sanctions imposed by WWFA were upheld, save that the suspension of one match shall apply to Felinfoel AFC’s men’s first team only.  The appeal fee was retained.

Appeal

The appeal submitted by Trostre AFC against the sanctions imposed on the club by the WWFA due to a charge being found proven for the actions of its player and supporters causing the abandonment of the fixture Trostre AFC vs Felinfoel AFC played 26th August 2023.

Decision

The appeal was dismissed and the sanctions imposed by WWFA were upheld, save that the suspension of one match shall apply to Trostre AFC’s men’s first team only. The appeal fee was retained.

Charge

The charge against Caersws for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.13 for the alleged failure of its players to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion or fail to refrain from violence, threatening, abusive, obscene, or provocative behaviour, conduct or language during the JD Cymru North 23/24 fixture between Denbigh Town FC – Caersws FC, played 8th August 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Caersws a fine of £450.00. However, £200.00 of that fine would be suspended for 12 months and will only be payable should Caersws commit a further offence of failing to control their players during that period. The Panel ordered that Caersws pay costs of £25.00.

Charge

The charge against CPD Y Rhyl 1879 FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under 38.1.13 for the alleged failure of its spectators to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion or fail to refrain from violence, threatening, abusive, obscene, or provocative behaviour, conduct or language during the Lock Stock Ardal North West League 23/24 fixture between Llanrwst United FC v CPD Y Rhyl 1879 FC, played 6th August 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon CPD Y Rhyl 1879 a fine of £180.00 and costs of £25.00.

Charge

The charge against Calum David James Bennett for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged use of offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language and/or threatening behaviour towards a match official during the second half of the JD Cymru North fixture between Denbigh Town FC v Caersws FC, played 8th August 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Mr Bennett a 3-match suspension from all competitions and a fine of £15.00. The Panel ordered that Mr Bennett pay costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Richard Ashley Howells for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged use of offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language and/or threatening behaviour towards a match official during the second half of the FAW Amateur Trophy 2023/24 fixture between Blaen-y-Maes FC v Giants Grave FC, played 26th August.   

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Mr Howells a four-match suspension from all competitions and a fine of £75.00. The Panel ordered that Mr Howells pay costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Mateusz Stypka for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of Paragraph 5.1 of the FAW Code of Ethics. In that on or around 8th September 2023 he allegedly falsified and/or forged and/or provided information that was not true and accurate in relation to the disclosure of his former club and playing history.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Mr Stypka a one match suspension from all competitions and a fine of £60.00. The Panel ordered that Mr Stypka pay costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Jack Darren Roberts for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.15, in that Mr Roberts allegedly had in his possession a flare, smoke bomb or other pyrotechnic device and/or ignited or otherwise set off a flare, smoke bomb or other pyrotechnic device at the FAW Amateur Trophy 2023/24 fixture between Nefyn United v CPD Pwllheli FC, played Saturday 30th September 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Mr Roberts a three-match ground suspension across all senior football. Two of those matches would be suspended for the remainder of the 2023/24 season and would only be activated should he commit a further offence under 38.1.15 during that period. The Panel ordered that Mr Roberts pay costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Mark Hannington pursuant to the FAW’s Social Media Regulations for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for allegedly posting a comment on Twitter on 27th September 2023 regarding a match official which is offensive and/or abusive and/or insulting and/or derogatory of a personal nature which is likely to cause offence at any time.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Mr Hannington a three-match suspension across all competitions and a fine of £150.00. However, £75.00 would be suspended for the remainder of the 2023/24 season and only payable should he commit a further offence under the FAW Social Media Regulations during that period. The Panel ordered Mr Hannington to pay £15.00 in costs.

Charge

The charge against Desmond Williams for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for posting an article which contained comments which were likely to bring the Association, or the game of Association Football, into disrepute.

Decision

The Panel were not satisfied Mr Williams was under the jurisdiction of the FAW at the relevant time. Therefore, the charge was found not proven.

Charge

The charge against Chirk AAA FC pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in Cup Matches only – Players and Team Officials” for the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received six or more cards in a match (5 yellow cards and 1 red card) in the FAW Welsh Cup 23/24 fixture, Penrhyncoch FC v Chirk AAA FC, played 16th September 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Chirk AAA FC a fine of £150.00 costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Joshua Michael Phillips, for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for alleged use of offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language and/or threatening behaviour towards a match official during the second half of Welsh Blood Service League Cup 2023/24 fixture between Llandudno FC – Chirk AAA FC , played 1st September 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Mr Phillips a three-match suspension across all competitions and a fine of £175.00. The Panel also ordered that Mr Phillips pay costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Aber Valley FC pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in Cup Matches only – Players and Team Officials” for the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received six or more cards in a match (6 yellow cards) in FAW Welsh Cup 23/24 – Knockout Rounds fixture, Aber Valley FC – Cwmbran Town FC, played 16th September 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Aber Valley FC a fine of £90.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against a youth player, pursuant to the Regulations Governing Assaults on Match Officials, for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for alleged threatening and/or intimidating language and/or conduct towards the match referee in which contact was made, during the FAW Academy North fixture between Flint Town United FC U16 v Airbus UK Broughton FC, played 27th August 2023.

Decision

The Panel were not satisfied on the balance of probabilities that the charge was proven. As such, the interim suspension which had been imposed upon the player was lifted with immediate effect.

Charge

The charge against Jordan Cotterill, of Barry Town United AFC, for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for an alleged breach of Regulation 6. (j). (ii) in that a sending-off offence under law 12.3 was committed whilst on the field of play which was not seen by the match official but caught on video during the JD Cymru Premier match, Pontypridd United FC v Barry Town United FC, played on 2ndSeptember 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The panel imposed upon Mr Cotterill a three-match suspension in the JD Cymru Premier League and ordered that Mr Cotterill pay the administration fee of £12.00.

Charge

The charge against Mr. Rahman for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for alleged use of offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language and/or threatening behaviour towards the Referee during the FAW Amateur Trophy fixture Dinas Powys FC vs Tiger Bay FC played26th August 2023

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Mr Rahman a three-match suspension across all competitions and a fine of £75.00. The Panel ordered that Mr Rahman pay costs of £15.00.

Appeal

The Claim of Wrongful Dismissal submitted by Cardiff Met University FC for the sending-off of Eliot Evans for denying a goal or an obvious goal-scoring opportunity (DOGSO) in the JD Cymru Premier fixture, Cardiff Met University FC v The New Saints FC, played on 22nd September 2023.

Decision

The claim was rejected. As such, the decision of the referee stands, and Eliot Evans remains subject to a 1 match suspension in the JD Cymru Premier. The appeal fee was retained.

Charge

The charge against Charlie Thorley for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged violent conduct during the friendly fixture, Colwyn Bay U19 V St Asaph City FC Reserves, played 30th July 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Charlie Thorley a 6-match suspension to be served as and when registered with a Welsh club, and a fine of £150.00. The Panel ordered that Mr Thorley pays costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Kade John Sheady for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged use of offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language and/or threatening behaviour directed towards the match official during and after the friendly fixture between Chirk AAA Reserves vs Cefn Albion Reserves played 18th August 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Mr Sheady a six-match suspension across all competitions and a fine of £150.00. The Panel ordered Mr Sheady to pay costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Penybont FC for the disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.13 for the alleged failure of its spectators to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion or fail to refrain from violence, threatening, abusive, obscene, or provocative behaviour, conduct or language following the Academy friendly fixture between Cardiff City Academy u13s v Penybont FC Academy u13s, played 13th August.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Penybont Football Club a fine of £180.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Blaen-y-Maes FC, pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in Cup Matches only – Players and Team Officials” for the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received ten or more cards in a match (6 yellow cards and 4 red cards) in FAW Amateur Trophy 23/24 fixture, Blaen-y-Maes FC v Giants Grave FC, played 26th August 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Blaen-y-Maes Football Club a fine of £250.00. The Panel ordered that Blaen-y-Maes FC pay costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Pontypridd United FC with reference to the above-mentioned match, pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches only – Players and Team Officials” for the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received six or more cards in a match (6 yellow cards) in the Cymru Premier Development League South 23/24 fixture between Pontypridd United DVP – Penybont FC u19, played on 27th August 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. That Panel imposed upon Pontypridd United Football Club a fine of £90.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Jordan Leigh Taylor with the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged use of offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language and/or threatening behaviour directed towards the Match Official during and after the FAW Amateur Trophy fixture CPD Cefni FC vs CPD Boded played 26th August 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Jordan Taylor a 5-match suspension across all competitions and a fine of £100.00. The Panel ordered that Mr Taylor pay costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Blaenavon Blues FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.13 for the alleged failure of its spectators to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion or fail to refrain from violence, threatening, abusive, obscene, or provocative behaviour, conduct or language during the Floodlighting & Electrical Ardal South East League 23/24 fixture between Blaenavon Blues FC and Newport City FC, played 5th August.

The charge against Blaenavon Blues FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.13B for its alleged failure to prevent the consumption of alcohol in any outdoor area of a home ground when any form of football is being played or practiced other than within the designated outdoor area during the Floodlighting & Electrical Ardal South East League 23/24 fixture between Blaenavon Blues FC and Newport City FC, played 5th August.

Decision

Both charges were found proven. The Panel imposed upon Blaenavon Blues Football Club a fine of £180.00 in relation to each charge, amounting to a total of £360.00. The Panel ordered that Blaenavon Blues Football Club should pay costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Sam Jones for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged use of offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language and/or threatening behaviour towards the Match Officials during and/ or immediately after the Lock Stock Ardal North West League 23/24 fixture, Flint Mountain FC v St Asaph City FC, played on 16th August 2023.

The charge against Sam Jones for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for his alleged breach of the match suspension imposed upon Sam Jones on 16^th August 2023 under clause 6(d) (ii) of the Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches Only for entering the field of play after the match and/or having immediate contact with match Officials after the Lock Stock Ardal North West League 23/24 fixture, Flint Mountain FC v St Asaph City FC, played on 16th August 2023, whilst serving a 3 match suspension imposed on 16th August 2023.

Decision

Both charges were found proven. The Panel imposed upon Mr Jones a one match suspension in relation to the first charge, and a three-match suspension in relation to the second charge. As such, Mr Jones would be subject to a four-match suspension across all competitions. The Panel ordered that Mr Jones should pay costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Benjamin Neal Murphy pursuant to the FAW’s Social Media Regulations 4.1.3 for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for allegedly posting a tweet which is offensive and/or abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening and/or derogatory of a personal nature which is likely to cause offence at any time.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Mr Murphy a three-match suspension across all competitions and a fine of £150.00. However, both the match suspension and monetary fine would be suspended until 31^st May 2024 and would only be served should Mr Murphy be proved to have committed a further breach of the FAW Social Media Regulations during that period. The Panel ordered that Mr Murphy pay costs of £15.00. 

Charge

The charge Richard Crees pursuant to the FAW’s Social Media Regulations FAW’s Social Media Regulations 4.1.3 for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for allegedly re-posting a tweet which is offensive and/or abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening and/or derogatory of a personal nature which is likely to cause offence at any time.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Mr Crees a three-match suspension across all competitions and a fine of £150.00. However, both the match suspension and monetary fine would be suspended until 31^st May 2024 and would only be served should Mr Crees be proved to have committed a further breach of the FAW Social Media Regulations during that period. The Panel ordered that Mr Crees pay costs of £15.00. 

Charge

The charge against Bala Town FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule38.1.1 for the alleged breach of FAW Rule 63 in that the club allegedly played a player in an Official Match for the Club whilst not registered with the club in the FAW Academy North Under 13s fixture Bala Town FC Academy U13 vs Flint Town FC AcademyU13 played 3rd September 2023.

The charge against Bala Town FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of appendix 2, article 11.1 of the FAW’s Academy Competition Rules 2023-24 Under 12 & 13 Age Group, in that the club allegedly played a player whilst unregistered with the club in the FAW Academy North Under 13s fixture Bala Town FC Academy U13 vs Flint Town FC Academy U13 played 3rd September 2023.

Decision

Both charges were found proven. The Panel imposed upon Bala Town FC a total fine of £280.00. The Panel also ordered that Bala Town u13s be deducted 3 points from their 2023-24 record. The Panel ordered that Bala Town FC pay costs of £15.00.

Appeal

The Claim of Wrongful Dismissal submitted by Bala Town FC for the sending-off of Oliver Shannon for violent conduct in the JD Cymru Premier 23/24 fixture, Bala Town FC v The New Saints FC, played on 13th September 2023.

Decision

The claim was rejected. As such, the decision of the referee stands, and Oliver Shannon is subject to an immediate 3 match suspension in the JD Cymru Premier. The appeal fee was retained.

Appeal

The appeal by Morriston Town AFC Women against the decision made by the West Wales Women’s and Girls League to refuse the application made by the club to enter the League for the 2023/24 season.

Decision

The appeal was upheld. The Panel determined FAW Rule 79 prevailed over Rule 5 of the WWWGL, the latter not being consistent with FAW Rules, as required by FAW Rule 28. As such the Panel directed that Morriston Town AFC Women must be permitted entry to the WWWGL for the 2023/24 season. The appeal fee was returned to Morriston Town AFC Women.

Charge

The charge against RTB Ebbw Vale FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of FAW Rule 125(B) which states: “Each Member, Associate Member and Subordinate shall respond promptly and fully to any request for information (including, without limitation, a request for the production of documentation) reasonably made by the Association from time to time.” In that the club failed to provide documentation requested by the FAW’s registration department by two separate deadlines given on or around the 14th and 18th of July respectively.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon RTB Ebbw Vale a fine of £105.00 and costs of £15.00

Charge

The charge against Grant Morgan for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of Paragraph 5.1 of the FAW Code of Ethics. In that on or around 24th June 2023 Mr Morgan allegedly falsified and/or forged and/or provided information that was not true and accurate in relation to the disclosure of his former club and playing history.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Mr Morgan a one match suspension across all competitions and a fine of £90.00. However, £45.00 would be suspended for the remainder of the 2023/24 season.

The Panel ordered costs of £15.00

Charge

i. The charge against Cardiff Draconians for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of FAW COMET Regulation 7.8 in that the club made an approach for a Professional Player via FAW COMET without first negotiating a transfer agreement and/or submission of a mutual termination form on or around 13th July 2023.

ii. The charge against Cardiff Draconians for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of FAW COMET Regulation 7.8 in that the club made an approach for a Professional Player  via FAW COMET without first negotiating a transfer agreement and/or submission of a mutual termination form on or around 21st July 2023.

iii. The charge against Cardiff Draconians for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of FAW COMET Regulation 7.8 in that the club made an approach for a Professional Player via FAW COMET without first negotiating a transfer agreement and/or submission of a mutual termination form on or around 24th July 2023.

Decision

Each of the charges were found proven. The Panel imposed upon Cardiff Draconians a fine of £150.00 for each of the three charges, amounting to a total of £450.00. However, £300.00 of that total would be suspended for the 2023/24 season.

The Panel ordered Cardiff Draconians to pay costs of £15.00

Charge

The charge against a youth player, pursuant to clause 3.1.9 of the FAW’s Non- Discrimination Regulations, for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for allegedly offending the dignity of a person and/or group of persons and/or any country either directly or indirectly through contemptuous, discriminatory or denigratory words or actions in relation to sexual orientation in an FAW Academy friendly fixture between Penybont Academy – Pontardawe Town FC Academy, played on 9th July 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon the player a 10-match suspension across all competitions, 5 of which were suspended for the remainder of the 2023/24 season and will only be served should it be proved that the player has committed a breach of the FAW Non-Discrimination Regulations during that period.

Charge

The charge against Penybont FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of FAW Rule 79.4 in that during the playing season, on 4th August 2023, the Club allegedly approached three (3) Amateur Players registered with Pontardawe Town Football Club at the same time or within ten (10) days of the first notice.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Penybont FC a fine of £180.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

1. The charge against Jack Pewtner for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for alleged use of offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language and/or threatening behaviour directed towards the Match Official whilst in attendance at the FAW Welsh Cup 2023/24 Qualifying Round fixture, Cwmbran Town FC vs Blaenavon FC played 29th July 2023.
2. The charge against Mr Pewtner with the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.14 for alleged encroachment of the pitch area during the FAW Welsh Cup 2023/24 Qualifying Round fixture, Cwmbran Town FC vs Blaenavon FC played 29th July 2023.

Decision

Both charges were found proven. The Panel imposed upon Mr Pewtner a 3-match suspension across all competitions and a fine of £195.00. However, £95.00 would be suspended for the remainder of the 2023/24 season and only payable should Mr Pewtner be found proven to have breached FAW Rule 38.1.9 or FAW Rule 38.1.14 during that period. The Panel also ordered Mr Pewtner to pay costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against George Daly, pursuant to the Regulations Governing Assaults on Match Officials, for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for alleged threatening and/or intimidating language and/or conduct towards the match referee in which contact was made, namely by pushing the referee during the FAW Amateur Trophy fixture between Vale United FC and Treforest FC, played 26th August 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Mr Daly a 12-match suspension across all adult’s football, 6 of those matches suspended for the remainder of the 2023/24 season and would only be served should it be found proven that Mr Daly has committed a further offence of assault upon a match official during that period. The Panel also imposed a fine of £180.00 and costs of £15.00.

Appeal

To consider the Appeal by Liam Groves against the decisions made by the North Wales Coast Football Association to find proven the following charges on 12th July 2023;

• NWCFA Rule 19.2.1, for violating the laws of the game, by when not challenging for the ball deliberately striking an opponent or any other person on the head or face with the hand or arm
• NWCFA Rule 19.2.11, for failing to conduct himself in an orderly manner or failing to refrain from violence, threatening, abusive, obscene or provocative behaviour, conduct or language (including, without limitation, whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs) whilst attending or taking part in a match including, without limitation, any racial or other discriminatory behaviour, conduct or language;
• NWCFA Rule 19.2.9, for committing an act or make a statement either verbally or in writing (including, without limitation, any racial or other discriminatory behaviour, conduct or language or comments made on social media), or be responsible for conduct, continuing misconduct or any other matter likely to bring the game of Association Football or the Association into disrepute including, without limitation, any incident on or around the field of play (including the changing room area) that occurs before, during or after a match;
• NWCFA Rule 19.2.1, for violating FAW Rule 38.1.12, for violating the NWCFA Safeguarding Policy and Coaches Code of Conduct.

Decision

• The appeal was upheld in full. The charges were found not proven.*
  • Any sanctions previously imposed against Mr Groves were quashed with immediate effect, with any financial penalty paid being returned to Mr Groves.  

*subject to a further appeal lodged against this decision by the NWCFA

Charge

The charge against David Rimmer for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged use of offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language and/or threatening behaviour towards the Match Officials immediately after the Ardal South West League fixture, Treharris Atheltic Western FC vs Garden Village FC played 25th May 2023.

Decision

The charge was found not proven.  

Charge

The charge against Mr Elsey for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged use of offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language and/or threatening behaviour towards the Match Officials immediately after the Ardal South West League fixture, Treharris Athletic Western FC vs Garden Village FC played 25th May 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Gary Elsey a 3 match GROUND SUSPENSION across all competitions and a fine of £120.00. The Panel also ordered that Mr Elsey should pay costs totalling £57.50.

Appeal

The appeal submitted by Hamsa Mohamed against the decision taken by the SWFA to find proven the Disciplinary Offence set out under Standard Rule 24.1.9. for Mr Mohamed’s “failure to conduct himself in a proper manner in making comments using language of an offensive or insulting or abusive nature and/or which was contemptuous, discriminatory or denigratory, pursuant to the FAW’s Non- Discrimination Regulations, whilst attending Trebanog FC v AFC Butetown, Highadmit South Wales Alliance League Division 1, Rd. 15 Fixture on the 18th of February 2023”.

Decision

The appeal was upheld fully. The charge was found not proven and therefore Hamsa Mohamed would not be subject to the sanctions imposed upon him by SWFA. The appeal fee was returned to Mr Mohamed.

Appeal

The appeal submitted by AFC Butetown (now Cardiff Bay Warriors), against the decision taken by the SWFA to find proven the Disciplinary Offence as set out under Standard Rule 24.1.9. for “failure of the coaches to conduct themselves in a proper manner in making comments using language of an offensive or insulting or abusive nature and/or which was contemptuous, discriminatory or denigratory, pursuant to the FAW’s Non-Discrimination Regulations, whilst attending Trebanog FC v AFC Butetown, Highadmit South Wales Alliance League Division 1, Rd. 15 Fixture on the 18th of February 2023.”

Decision

The appeal was upheld. The charge was found not proven and therefore the sanctions imposed upon AFC Butetown would no longer apply. The Appeal fee was returned to the AFC Butetown. 

Charge

(i)The charge against Flint Town United FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.13 for the alleged failure of its spectators to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion or fail to refrain from violence, threatening, abusive, obscene or provocative behaviour, conduct or language during the first half of the JD Cymru Premier 2022/23 Play Off Conference fixture between Flint Town United FC – Caernarfon Town FC, played 8th April 2023.

(ii)The charge against Flint Town United FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.13B for its alleged failure to prevent the consumption of alcohol in any outdoor area of a home ground when any form of football is being played or practiced other than within the designated outdoor area, during the JD Cymru Premier 2022/23 Play Off Conference fixture between Flint Town United FC – Caernarfon Town FC, played 8th April 2023.

Decision

Both charges were found proven. In relation to charge (i), the Panel imposed upon Flint Town United FC a fine of £1500.00, £700.00 of which is suspended for the 2023/24 season and will only be payable should it be proven that Flint Town United FC have committed a further breach of failure to control their spectators under FAW Rule 38.1.13 during the 2023/24 season. In relation to charge (ii), the Panel imposed a fine of £300.00.

The Panel also ordered Flint United to pay costs totalling £275.00.

Charge

The charge against Caernarfon  Town FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.13 for the alleged failure of its spectators to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion or fail to refrain from violence, threatening, abusive, obscene or provocative behaviour, conduct or language during the first half of the JD Cymru Premier 2022/23 Play Off Conference fixture between Flint Town United FC – Caernarfon Town FC, played 8th April 2023.

Decision

The Panel imposed upon Caernarfon Town FC a fine of £900.00, £400.00 of which is suspended for the 2023/24 season and will only be payable should it be proven that Caernarfon Town FC have committed a further breach of failure to control their spectators under FAW Rule 38.1.13 during the 2023/24 season.

The Panel also ordered Caernarfon Town FC to pay costs of £15.00.

Appeal

The appeal submitted by Sam Birchall against the decision of the NWCFA to find three charges proven in relation to alleged violent conduct, conduct bringing the game of Association Football or the Association into disrepute, and a breach of the NWCFA Safeguarding Policy and Players Code of Conduct. The appeal also related to the subsequent decision to impose a suspension from all football related activity for a total of 3-years with no review and fined a total of £550.00.

Decision

The Appeal was upheld in full. All matters were found not proven and the sanctions imposed no longer apply.  The Appeal fee was returned to Sam Birchall.

Appeal

The Appeal by CPD Pentraeth against the decision made by the North Wales Coast Football Association to reject the club’s request to remain in the NWC West FL Premier Division (Tier 4) for the upcoming 2023/24 season.

Decision

The Appeal was upheld. The decision taken by the NWCFA in relation to the relegation of CPD Pentraeth would not stand and CPD Pentraeth would remain in NWC West FL Premier Division (Tier 4) for the 2023/24 season. The Appeal fee was returned to the party.

Appeal

The appeal by Amlwch Town FC against the decision made by the North Wales Coast Football Association to reject the club’s request to be relegated from NWC West FL Premier Division (Tier 4), ahead of the commencement of the 2023/24 season.

Decision

The appeal was dismissed. As such, the decision taken by the North Wales Coast Football Association will stand and Amlwch Town FC shall remain in NWC West FL Premier Division (Tier 4) for the upcoming2023/24 season. The appeal fee was forfeited.

Charge

The charge against Denbigh Town FC for the disciplinary offence under FAW Rule 38.1.13 for the alleged failure of its spectators to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion or fail to refrain from violence, threatening, abusive, obscene or provocative behaviour, conduct or language during the first half of the Lock Stock Ardal North West League 22/23 fixture between Denbigh Town FC – CPD Bangor 1876, played 24^th February 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Denbigh Town FC a fine of £180.00, of which £100.00 would be suspended  until the end of the 2023/24 season and would only be payable should Denbigh Town FC commit a further offence under FAW Rule 38.1.13 during that time. The Panel also imposed costs of £25.00.

Charge

(i) The charge against CPD Bangor 1876 for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.13 for the alleged failure of its spectators to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion or fail to refrain from violence, threatening, abusive, obscene or provocative behaviour, conduct or language during the first half of the Lock Stock Ardal North West League 22/23 fixture between Denbigh Town FC – CPD Bangor 1876, played 24th February 2023.

ii) The charge against CPD Bangor 1876 for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.15, in that its supporters allegedly had in their possession flares, smoke bombs or other pyrotechnic devices and/or ignited or otherwise set off a flare, smoke bomb or other pyrotechnic device during the 8th minute of the Lock Stock Ardal North West League 22/23 fixture between Denbigh Town FC and CPD Bangor 1876, played Saturday 24th February 2023.

iii) The charge against CPD Bangor 1876 for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.15, in that its supporters allegedly had in their possession flares, smoke bombs or other pyrotechnic devices and/or ignited or otherwise set off a flare ,smoke bomb or other pyrotechnic device during the 21st minute of the Lock Stock Ardal North West League 22/23 fixture between Denbigh Town FC and CPD Bangor 1876, played Saturday 24th February 2023.

iv) The charge against CPD Bangor 1876 for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.15, in that its supporters allegedly had in their possession flares, smoke bombs or other pyrotechnic devices and/or ignited or otherwise set off and/or threw a flare, smoke bomb or other pyrotechnic device towards the end of the Lock Stock Ardal North West League 22/23 fixture between Denbigh Town FC and CPD Bangor 1876, played Saturday 24th February 2023.

Decision

All charges were found proven. In respect of charge (i), the Panel imposed upon CPD Bangor 1876 a fine of £180. In respect of the remaining 3 charges the Panel imposed a fine of £225.00 for each charge, therefore totalling £675.00. However, £375.00 would be suspended until the end of the 2023/24 season and would only become payable should it be proven that CPD Bangor 1876 have committed a further offence contrary to FAW Rule 38.1.15 during the 2023/24 season.

The panel also imposed costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Stephen Wyn Jones for the Disciplinary offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9 for making comments in a WhatsApp conversation on 7^th and 8^th November 2022 that were likely to bring the game of Association Football, or the Association, into disrepute.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Stephen Wyn Jones a suspension from any involvement in Association Football for 12 months, until 4.00pm on 10^th July 2024.  The Panel also imposed a fine of £240.00 and costs of £15.00.

*Stephen Wyn Jones has lodged an appeal against the sanction imposed.

Appeal

The Appeal by West End United FC against the decision made by the West Wales Football Association to find proven a charge against the club’s supporters for offending the dignity of the opponents with discriminatory words and comments.

Decision

The Appeal was dismissed and the decision of the West Wales Football Association upheld. The financial sanctions imposed were upheld. The appeal fee was forfeited.

Appeal

The Appeal by Evans & Williams FC against the financial sanction imposed by the West Wales Football Association after finding proven the charge against the players and coaches of the club’s U14’s team for offending the dignity of the match referee in the game Carmarthen Stars v Evans & Williams played on 22 April 2023

Decision

The Appeal was partially upheld. The Panel decided to suspend half of the original £750.00 fine imposed by the West Wales FA, for a period of 12-months and would only be payable if the club breached the FAW Non-Discrimination Regulations during that period. Evans & Williams FC therefore are to pay £375.00. The requirement that the club’s u14s players and club officials complete a Challenging Discrimination in Football Workshop remains.  The appeal fee was partially refunded.

Appeal

The Appeal by Evans & Williams FC on behalf of an u18s player against the decision made by the West Wales Football Association to find proven the charge against him for offending the dignity of the match referee during the game Carmarthen Stars v Evans & Williams played on 22nd April 2023.

Decision

The Appeal was partially upheld. Two of the original ten match suspension imposed by the West Wales FA, would be suspended for a period of 12-months and will only be served if the player is proved to have committed a further offence contrary to the FAW Non-Discrimination Regulations during that time. The player is also required to complete a Challenging Discrimination in Football workshop. The appeal fee was forfeited.

Charge

(i)The charge against Prestatyn Town FC or the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.14 for the alleged encroachment of the pitch area by its supporters in the JD Cymru North 2022/23 fixture between Penrhyncoch FC v Prestatyn Town FC played on 18th February 2023.

(ii)The charge against Prestatyn Town FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.13 for the alleged failure of the Club’s players and Club Officials to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion or refrain from violence, threatening, abusive obscene or provocative behaviour, conduct or language at the JD Cymru North 2022/23 fixture between Penrhyncoch FC v Prestatyn Town FC played on 18th February 2023.

Decision

Both charges against Prestatyn Town FC were found proven.

In relation to charge (i), the Panel imposed upon Prestatyn Town a fine of £600.00. However, £300.00 of that fine shall be suspended until the end of the 2023/24 season and will only be payable should it be found proven that Prestatyn Town have breached FAW Rule 38.1.14 during that period. In relation to charge (ii), the Panel imposed a fine of £120.00.

The Panel also imposed costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Gari Lewis for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for alleged violent conduct during the JD Cymru North fixture, Penrhyncoch FC v Prestatyn Town FC, played on 18th February 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Mr Lewis a fine of £225.00 and a 4 match suspension from all adult football. However, £125.00 of the fine shall be suspended until the end of the 2023/24 season and will only be payable should it be found proven that Gari Lewis has breached Rule 38.1.9 during that period.

The Panel also imposed costs of £25.00.

Charge

(i) The charge against Owain James for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for alleged violent conduct during the JD Cymru North fixture, Penrhyncoch FC v Prestatyn Town FC, played on 18th February 2023.

(ii) The charge against Owain James for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for the alleged breach of the match suspension imposed upon him on 11th February 2023 under clause 6(a) (i)& (iv) of the Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches Only for entering the field of play after the match and/or having immediate contact with Players and/or Club Officials after the JD Cymru North fixture, Penrhyncoch FC v Prestatyn Town FC, played on 18th February 2023 whilst serving a 1 match suspension imposed on 11th February 2023.

Decision

Both charges were found proven. In relation to charge (i), the Panel imposed upon Owain James a FOUR (4) MATCH SUSPENSION from all adult football, and a fine of £225.00. However, £125.00 of that fine shall be suspended until the end of the 2023/24 season and will only be payable should it be found proven that Owain James has breached Rule 38.1.9 during that period.

In relation to charge (ii), the Panel imposed upon Mr. James a TWO (2) MATCH SUSPENSION from all adult football.

The Panel also imposed costs of £25.00.

Charge

(i)The charge against Kyle Parle for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged violent conduct during the JD Cymru North fixture, Penrhyncoch FC v Prestatyn Town FC, played on 18th February 2023.

(ii)The charge against Kyle Parle for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.14 for his alleged encroachment of the pitch area during the JD Cymru North 2022/23 fixture Penrhyncoch FC v Prestatyn Town FC played on 18th February 2023.

Decision

Both charges were found proven.

In relation to charge (i), the Panel imposed upon Kyle Parle a a FOUR (4) MATCH SUSPENSION from all adult football and a fine of £225.00. However, £125.00 of that fine shall be suspended until the end of the 2023/24 season and will only come into effect should it be found proven that Kyle Parle has breached Rule 38.1.9 during that period. In relation to charge (ii), Kyle Parle shall be subject to a TWO (2) MATCH SUSPENSION from all adult football and shall be fined £120.00.

Such that, in total, Kyle Parle shall be subject to a SIX (6) MATCH SUSPENSION from all adult football and a fine of £220.00.

The Panel also imposed costs of £25.00.

Charge

The charge against Connor Whelan for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged violent conduct during the JD Cymru North fixture, Penrhyncoch FC v Prestatyn Town FC, played on 18th February 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Mr Whelan a 4 MATCH SUSPENSION from all adult’s football and a fine of £225.00. However, £125.00 of that fine would be suspended until the end of the 2023/24 season and would only be payable should it be found proven that Connor Whelan has breached Rule 38.1.9 during that period.

The Panel imposed costs of £25.00.

Charge

 (i) The charge against Penrhyncoch FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.14 for the alleged encroachment of the pitch area by its supporters in the JD Cymru North 2022/23 fixture between Penrhyncoch FC v Prestatyn Town FC played on 18th February 2023.

(ii) the charge against Penrhyncoch FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.13 for the alleged failure of the Club’s players and Club Officials to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion or refrain from violence, threatening, abusive obscene or provocative behaviour, conduct or language at the JD Cymru North 2022/23 fixture between Penrhyncoch FC v Prestatyn Town FC played on 18th February 2023.

Decision

Both charges were found proven. In relation to charge (i), the Panel imposed upon Penrhyncoch FC a fine of £600.00. However, £300.00 of that fine would be suspended until the end of the 2023/24 season and would only be payable should it be found proven that Penrhyncoch FC have breached FAW Rule 38.1.13 during that period. In relation to charge (ii), the Panel imposed a fine of £120.00.

The Panel also ordered costs of £25.00.

Charge

The charge against Mike Gadie for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for his alleged breach of the touchline suspension imposed upon him on 28th March 2023 under clause 7(a)(i) of the Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches Only, for entering the field of play and for engaging with the match officials whilst they were on the field of play in the Lock Stock Ardal North West League fixture, Llay Welfare FC v Nantlle Vale FC played 8th April 2023, whilst serving a one-match Touchline Suspension incurred on 28th March 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Mr Gadie a three-match suspension, one match of which will be suspended for six months and will only come into effect should Mike Gadie breach any other period of suspension up to and including 26th December 2023.

The Panel imposed costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Cefn Albion, pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches only – Players and Team Officials” for the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received six or more cards in a match (4 yellow cards, 2 red cards) in Lockstock Ardal North West League 22/23 Play Off fixture, Bangor 1876 FC – Cefn Albion FC played 27th May 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Cefn Albion FC a fine of £180.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Nicholas Hughes for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged violent conduct at the JD Cymru North 2022/23 fixture between Colwyn Bay FC – Holywell Town FC, played 25th March 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Mr Hughes a fine of £225.00 and an Eight (8) week ground suspension across all grounds in Welsh football. Costs of £15.00 were also imposed upon Mr Hughes.

Charge

The charge against Stephen Fisher, pursuant to clause 3.1.9 of the FAW’s Non-Discrimination Regulations, for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for allegedly offending the dignity of a person and/or group of persons and/or any country either directly or indirectly through contemptuous, discriminatory or denigratory words or actions concerning sexual orientation in the JD Cymru Premier 2022/23 Championship Conference fixture Penybont FC v Bala Town FC, played on 25th March 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Mr Fisher a fine of £750.00, £500.00 of which shall be suspended for 12 months and shall only be payable should it be found proven that Stephen Fisher has breached the FAW’s Non- Discrimination Regulations up to and including 26th June 2024. Mr Fisher shall also be subject to a 10-match suspension from all adult football, five matches of which shall be suspended for 12 months and will only come into effect should it be found proven that Stephen Fisher has breached the FAW’s Non-Discrimination Regulations up to and including 26th June 2024.

Costs of £15.00 were imposed upon Mr. Fisher.

Appeal

(i) The appeal by Carnetown FC against the decision of the South Wales FA not to hear an appeal lodged by Carnetown FC against the decision imposed by the Cynon Rhondda Merthyr Junior Football League to deduct from Carnetown FC, a total of 18 points, 9 of which were deducted from the Blue “Qualifying” League, and 9 from the Gold “Finals” League.

(ii) If, and only if, the appeal outlined at (i) above is allowed, the appeal by Carnetown FC against the decision imposed by the Cynon Rhondda Merthyr Junior Football League to deduct from Carnetown FC, a total of 18 points, 9 of which were deducted from the Blue “Qualifying” League, and 9 from the Gold “Finals” League.

Decision

That the appeal by Carnetown FC against the decision of the SWFA not to hear the appeal against the decision of the Cynon Rhondda Merthyr Football League be dismissed.  Therefore, the Panel could not hear the appeal by Carnetown FC against the decision of the Cynon Rhondda Merthyr Football League to split the points deduction across the Blue and Gold League.

The appeal fee paid by Carnetown FC was to be retained and no costs order was made.

Charge

The charge against Port Talbot Town FC pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches only – Players and Team Officials” for the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received seven or more cards in a match (6 yellow cards, 1 red card) in the Ardal South West League 22/23 fixture between Cardiff Draconians FC – Port Talbot Town FC, played on 20th May 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The panel imposed upon Port Talbot FC a fine of £250.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

i.   The charge against Kinmel Bay FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule.

38.1.1 for the alleged breach of FAW Rule 68 read in conjunction with Article 1, Paragraph 5 of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players. In that on or around 3rd November 2022 the Club allegedly registered a player without first receiving an International Transfer Certificate.

ii.   The charge against Kinmel Bay FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule.

38.1.1 for the alleged breach of Article 19, Paragraph 4 of FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players in that the Club registered a Minor Player, on or around 3rd November 2022 without first obtaining the approval of the subcommittee appointed by the FIFA Players’ Status Committee for the international transfer of a Minor Player.

iii.  The charge against Kinmel Bay FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule.

38.1.2 for the alleged breach of Rhyl and District Junior Football League Rule 1.18.1 for allegedly allowing a player to participate in six fixtures in the Rhyl and District Junior League whilst ineligible.

Decision

All charges were found proven. The Panel imposed upon Kinmel Bay FC a fine of £105.00 in relation to both charges (i) and (ii). A fine of £120.00 was imposed by the Panel in relation to charge (iii). As such, the Panel imposed upon Knimel Bay FC a total fine of £330.00. However, it was decided that £105.00 would be suspended until the end of the 2023/24 playing season.

Kinmel Bay FC were also subject to an eighteen (18) points deduction from their Rhyl and District Junior League U15/16 – 2022/23 record.

The Panel also imposed costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Bennett Williams pursuant to the Regulations Governing Assaults on Match Officials, for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for his alleged threatening and/or intimidating conduct towards the match referee in which contact was made, namely that he struck the referee with the ball during the FAW Reserve League North East 22/23 fixture, The New Saints FC U21s – Gresford Athletic FC Reserves, played 17th April 2023.

Decision

The charge be found proven. The Panel imposed upon Mr Williams a 12-month suspension from all senior football and a fine of £125.00. However, 3 months of the suspension and £50.00 of the fine would be suspended and would only be activated should it be proved Mr Williams has committed a further offence contrary to the Regulations Governing Assaults on Match Officials prior to 15^th May 2024.  

The Panel also imposed costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Cefn Albion FC with the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.2 for an alleged breach of the FAW Reserve League Rule 19.1.1 in that the club allegedly allowed Ben Allen into the Technical Area without being named on the Team Sheet for the FAW Reserve League North East fixture Cefn Albion FC Reserves vs The New Saints FC U21s, played on 17th April 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Cefn Albion FC a fine of £25.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Arron Weaver pursuant to Clause 4.1.2 of the FAW’s Social Media Regulations for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for allegedly posting a Tweet on 23^rd May 2023 which brought into question the integrity of the match officials.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Mr Weaver a 3-match suspension from all senior football and a fine of £120.00. However, £60.00 of that fee shall be suspended and only be payable should Arron Weaver be proven to have committed a further offence contrary to the FAW Social Media Regulations before 31^st May 2024.  

Mr Weaver shall also pay £15.00 in costs.

Charge

The charge against Stephen Wilson for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged violent conduct against an opposition substitute following his sending off in the FAW Reserve League North East 22/23 fixture between Llay Welfare FC Reserves and Hawarden Rangers Reserves on March 25th 2023.

Decision

The charge against Mr. Wilson was found proven. The Panel decided that Mr. Wilson shall be fined a total sum of £150.00 and shall be subject to a four-match suspension. Costs of £15.00 were imposed upon Mr. Wilson.

Charge

The charge against Hawarden Rangers for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.13 for the alleged failure of its Players and club officials to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion or fail to refrain from violence, threatening, abusive, obscene or provocative behaviour, conduct or language, towards the end of the FAW Reserve League North East 2022/23 fixture between Llay Welfare FC Reserves and Hawarden Rangers Reserves on 25th March 2023.

Decision

The charge against Hawarden Rangers was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Hawarden Rangers a fine of £450.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Llay Welfare FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.13 for the alleged failure of its Players and club officials to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion or fail to refrain from violence, threatening, abusive, obscene or provocative behaviour, conduct or language, towards the end of the FAW Reserve League North East 2022/23 fixture between Llay Welfare FC Reserves and Hawarden Rangers Reserves on 25th March 2023.

Decision

The charge against Llay Welfare was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Llay Welfare a fine of £450.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Mr. Bennett for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged use of offensive and insulting language during the NEWFA Mens Senior Challenge Cup fixture between Ruthin Town FC vs Gresford Athletic FC, played 26th April 2023.

Decision

The charge against Mr. Bennett was found proven. The Panel decided that Mr. Bennett shall be fined a total sum of £150.00 and be subject to a three-match suspension. The Panel imposed upon Iain Bennett costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against CPD Bangor 1876 pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches only – Players and Team Officials” CPD Bangor 1876 FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received six or more cards in a match (6 yellow cards) in Lock Stock Ardal North West League fixture, Flint Mountain FC v CPD Bangor 1876 FC played 31st March 2023

Decision

The charge against CPD Bangor 1876 was found proven. The Panel imposed upon CPD Bangor 1876 a fine of £250.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Cefn Druids FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for their alleged breach of Article 24, specifically, 24.2a of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players in that the Club registered Jack Casey (239267) on or around 1st December 2022 whilst the club had an active transfer ban imposed on them.

Decision

The charge against Cefn Druids FC was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Cefn Druids FC a fine of £180.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Connah’s Quay Nomads FC, pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in Cup Matches only – Players and Team Officials” Connah’s Quay Nomads FC, for the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received six or more cards in a match (6 yellow cards) in the Cymru Premier Development League Play Off 22/23 fixture, BFL U19s Academy v Connah’s Quay Nomads FC played 7th May 2023.

Decision

The charge against Connah’s Quay Nomads FC was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Connah’s Quay Nomads FC a fine of £90.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Denbigh Town FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.15, in that its supporter(s) allegedly had in their possession a firework, flare, smoke bomb or other pyrotechnic device and/or ignited or otherwise set off a firework, flare, smoke bomb or other pyrotechnic device during the Dragon Signs Amateur Trophy fixture Denbigh Town FC v Trethomas Bluebirds AFC played on 29th April 2023.

Decision

The charge against Denbigh Town FC was found proven. The Panel decided that Denbigh Town FC shall be fined a total sum of £500.00, of which £250 is an activation of a suspended fine imposed on 10th February 2023, also in relation to a breach of FAW Rule 38.1.15.(c). The Panel imposed upon Denbigh Town FC costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Mr. Davies for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged violent conduct during the NEWFA Mens Senior Challenge Cup fixture between Holywell Town FC – Llay Welfare FC, played 19th April 2023.

Decision

The charge against Mr. Davies was found proven. The Panel decided that Mr. Davies shall be fined a total sum of £200.00 and be subject to a FIVE (5) MATCH SUSPENSION. The Panel imposed upon Mr. Davies costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Mr. Connolly for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged violent conduct during the NEWFA Mens Senior Challenge Cup fixture between Holywell Town FC – Llay Welfare FC, played 19th April 2023.

Decision

The charge against Mr. Connolly was found proven. The Panel decided that Mr. Davies shall be fined a total sum of £225.00 and be subject to a FOUR (4) MATCH SUSPENSION. The Panel imposed upon Mr. Connolly costs of £15.00.

Charge

(i) The charge against Jamie James for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for the alleged breach of the match suspension imposed upon him on 12th March 2023 under clause 7(e) of the Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches Only for having immediate contact with Players and/or Club Officials during and/or after the match, and/or for entering the field of play after the match – FAW Academy South fixture Pontardawe Town FC Academy u13sv Llanelli Town AFC Academy u13s played on 12th March 2023, having been sent off by the referee during this fixture and therefore subject to a match suspension with immediate effect.

(ii) The charge against Jamie James for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for the alleged breach of the match suspension imposed upon him on 12th March 2023 under clause 7(e) of the Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches Only for taking part in the FAW Academy South fixture Cambrian and Clydach Vale BGC Academy u13s v Pontardawe Town FC Academy u13s played on 17th March 2023, whilst serving a 2 match suspension imposed on 12th March 2023.

(iii) The charge against Jamie James for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for the alleged breach of the match suspension imposed upon him on12th March 2023 under clause 7(e) of the Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches Only for taking part in the FAW Academy South fixture Pontardawe Town FC Academy u13s v Cwmbran Celtic FC Academy u13s played on 19th March 2023, whilst serving a 2 match suspension imposed on 12th March 2023.

Decision

All charges against Jamie James were found proven.

The Panel decided that Jamie James should be subject to a four (4) match suspension, TWO (2) matches of which will be suspended and will only come into effect should Jamie James be proved to have breached any other period of suspension imposed during the 2023/24 season. The panel imposed upon Jamie James costs of £25.00.

Charge

(i)The charge against Pontardawe Town FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under

FAW Rule 38.1.6, in allegedly allowing Jamie James to breach a match suspension during the FAW Academy South under 13s fixture Cambrian and Clydach Vale BGC Academy u13s v Pontardawe Town FC Academy u13s played on 17th March 2023, whilst subject to a 2-match suspension imposed on 12th March 2023.

(ii) The charge against Pontardawe Town FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.6, in allegedly allowing Jamie James to breach a match suspension during the FAW Academy South under 13s fixture Pontardawe Town FC Academy u13s v Cwmbran Celtic FC Academy u13s played on 19th March 2023, whilst subject to a 2- match suspension imposed on 12th March 2023.

Decision

Both charges were found proven. The Panel decided that Pontardawe Town AFC shall be fined £120 for each charge, therefore a total of £240. £120 of that total will be suspended until the end of the 2023/24 FAW Academy season and will only become payable should it be proved Pontardawe Town AFC have committed another offence contrary to FAW Rule 38.1.6 prior to the end of the 2023/24 FAW Academy season. The Panel imposed upon Pontardawe Town AFC costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Penycae FC as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.2 for an alleged breach of the FAW Ardal League Rule 22.1.1 in that the club allegedly allowed Josh Williams into the Technical Area without being named on the Team Sheet for the Lock Stock Ardal North East League fixture Llandrindod Wells FC vs Penycae, played on 4th February 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The panel imposed upon Penycae FC a fine of £25.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against a Carmarthen Town FC Academy player for the disciplinary offence  as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for allegedly sending a direct message to a match official, which contained offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language towards the match official, following the FAW  Academy South u15s 2022/23 fixture Barry Town United FC Academy u15s v Carmarthen Town FC Academy u15s, played on 2nd April 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The panel imposed upon the player a THREE (3) Match suspension. No costs were imposed.

Charge

The charge against Carmarthen Town FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW

Rule 38.1.13 for the alleged failure of its spectator(s) to conduct themselves in an orderly

fashion or fail to refrain from abusive, obscene or provocative behaviour or conduct whilst

attending the FAW Academy South u15s fixture Barry Town United FC Academy u15s v

Carmarthen Town FC Academy u15s played on 2nd April 2023.

Decision 

The charge was found proven. The panel imposed upon Carmarthen Town FC a fine of £300.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

The Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged use of offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language towards the match official after being sent off during the FAW Academy South u15s 2022/23 fixture Barry Town United FC Academy u15s v Carmarthen Town FC Academy u15s, played on 2nd April 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The panel decided that Damien Pitman should be subject to a THREE (3) Match suspension. The panel imposed upon Damien Pitman a fine of £75.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

(i) The charge against a Carmarthen Town FC Academy player for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for alleged use of offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language towards the match official after being sent off during the FAW Academy South u15s 2022/23 fixture Barry Town United FC Academy u15s v Carmarthen Town FC Academy u15s, played on 2nd April 2023.

(ii) The charge against Carmarthen Town FC Academy player for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for allegedly sending a direct message to a match official, which contained offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language towards the match official, following the FAW Academy South u15s 2022/23 fixture Barry Town United FC Academy u15s v Carmarthen Town FC Academy u15s, played on 2nd April 2023.

Decision

Both charges were found proven. The panel decided to impose a THREE (3) Match suspension in relation to each charge. In total, the player is subject to a SIX (6) match suspension. No costs were imposed.

Charge

The Disciplinary Offence against Briton Ferry Llansawel FC s set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received six or more cards in a match (7 yellow cards and 1 red card) in the Cymru Premier Development League Play Off 22/23 fixture, BFL U19s Academy v Connah’s Quay Nomads FC played 7th May 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Briton Ferry Llansawel FC a fine of £90.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Wrexham AFC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.15, in that its supporters, following the conclusion of the match, allegedly had in their possession numerous flares, smoke bombs or other pyrotechnic devices and/or ignited or otherwise set off aflare, smoke bomb or other pyrotechnic device at the Vanarama National League fixture between Wrexham AFC and Boreham Wood, played Saturday 22nd April 2023.

Decision

The charge against Wrexham AFC was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Wrexham AFC a fine of £3000.00 and costs of £25.00.

Appeal

An appeal by Cardiff Airport FC on behalf of Stephen Jones against the decision made by the South Wales FA on 5th March 2023, to find proven the charge of failure to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion or failure to refrain from violence, threatening, abusive, obscene or provocative behaviour, conduct or language, after the match between Cardiff Airport and Pencoed Athletic BGC, played on 4th February 2023.

Decision

The Appeal was dismissed and the sanction imposed by South Wales FA upheld. However, the suspension imposed shall now commence at the start of the 2023/24 playing season. The appeal fee was forfeited.

Appeal

An appeal by Marshfield JYFC on behalf of junior player against the decision made by the South Wales FA to find proven the charge under standard rule 24.1.9 for failure to conduct himself in an orderly fashion and / or failure to refrain from violence, threatening, abusive, obscene, or provocative behaviour, conduct or language and alleged assault on the Match Referee, whilst attending Marshfield JFC U/14 Blue v Cyncoed Athletic U/14, played on 25th March 2023.

Decision

The appeal was allowed and the sanction withdrawn. The Panel decided that the appeal fee should be returned.

Appeal

An appeal by St. Joseph’s Colts JFC against the decision of the WWFA to impose a suspension of 2 matches in respect of a youth player for playing in the Swansea Corinthian Cup match St Joseph’s v Brynmill on 22nd April 2023, whilst under suspension, contrary to standard rule 24.1.1.

Decision

The Appeal was dismissed and the 2-match suspension imposed by WWFA upheld. The appeal fee was forfeited.

Appeal

An appeal by Michael Cooling of Afan Lido (now Afan Fire) Ladies & Girls FC against the decision of the SWFA to find proven the disciplinary offence as set out under standard rule 24.1.1, for the alleged failure to conduct himself in an orderly fashion and/or failure to refrain from violence, threatening, abusive, obscene, or provocative behaviour, conduct or language and alleged assault on the Match Referee after being sent off, whilst attending Tredegar Town Women v Afan Lido Ladies & Girls, SWWGL Women Division 1, Rd. 4 fixture on the 12th of March 2023.

Decision

The appeal was dismissed and the sanction imposed by the SWFA upheld. The Panel decided that the appeal fee should be retained.

Dispute

The dispute between The New Saints FC and Cefn Druids FC for the alleged non-payment of loan agreement fees in respect of three loan players.

Decision

The Panel decided that £2160 is owed to The New Saints FC by Cefn Druids FC for the outstanding loan agreement payments and ordered that the payment is to be made within 28 days of the 22^nd May 2023.  

The Panel imposed upon Cefn Druids FC costs of £25.

Charge

The charge against David Vincent for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged use of offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language and/or threatening behaviour towards the Match Officials after the JD Cymru Premier – 2022/23 Play Off Conference fixture Pontypridd United vs Aberystwyth Town FC, played 1st April 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Mr. Vincent a THREE (3) MATCH SUSPENSION and a fine of £150.00. Costs of £15.00 were also imposed.

Charge

(i) The charge against Cwmbran Town FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of Rule 79.4 in that Cwmbran Town did wrongly give notice for two (2) Players of the same other Club (Croesyceiliog AFC) at the same time and then gave a second notice to the same Club within ten (10) days of the first notice during the 2022/23 Playing Season.

(ii) The charge against Cwmbran Town FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of Rule 79.4 in that Cwmbran Town did wrongly give notice for two (2) Players of the same other Club (Croesyceiliog AFC) at the same time and then gave a second notice to the same Club within ten (10) days of the first notice during the 2022/23 Playing Season.

(iii) The charge against Cwmbran Town FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of Rule 79.6 in that Cwmbran Town did wrongly give more than six (6) notices to the same other Club (Croesyceiliog) during the 2022/23 Playing Season.

Decision

All three charges against Cwmbran Town were found proven. Cwmbran Town were fined £315.00,  £105.00 of which is suspended until the end of the 2023/24 playing season, and only payable if it is proved that Cwmbran Town FC have committed a further breach of FAW Rule 79 prior to that date.

The Panel imposed upon Cwmbran Town costs of £15.00.

Charge

i. The charge against Kris Hames pursuant to the FAW’s Non-Discrimination Regulations, for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for allegedly offending the dignity of a person and/or group of persons and/or any country either directly or indirectly through contemptuous, discriminatory or denigratory words or actions in the JD Cymru South 2022/23 fixture Swansea University v Ammanford AFC played on 27th January 2023.

ii. The charge against Kris Hames for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged use of offensive and/or abusive and/or insulting language and/or improper conduct during the JD Cymru South fixture, Swansea University v Ammanford AFC played on 27th January 2023.

Decision

The first charge against Kris Hames was found not proven. 

The second charge against Kris Hames was found Proven.

The Panel imposed upon Kris Hames a fine of £150.00 and a 3-week match suspension from 21^st July 2023.  In addition, a previous suspended penalty relating to a previous FAW Disciplinary Panel finding was ordered to take effect, such that Kris Hames should serve an additional one-week suspension and pay an additional £100 fine.   Therefore, a total match suspension of 4 weeks as and from 21st July 2023 and a total fine of £250.00.  

The Panel also imposed upon Kris Hames costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Ammanford AFC for Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.13 for the alleged failure of the Club’s players/officials to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion or refrain from violence, threatening, abusive obscene or provocative behaviour, conduct or language following the JD Cymru South 2022/23 fixture Swansea University v Ammanford AFC played on 27th January 2023

Decision

The charge against Ammanford AFC was found proven.

The Panel decided that Ammanford FC shall be fined £450.00, of which £150 is suspended until 31st December 2024 and will only become payable should it be proved that Ammanford AFC have committed a further breach of FAW Rule 38.1.9 prior to that date. The Panel also imposed upon Ammanford AFC costs of £15.00.

Charge

(i) The charge against NFA FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of Rule 79.4 in that NFA FC did wrongly give notice for two (2) Players of the same other Club (CPD Y Rhyl 1879) at the same time and then gave a second notice to the same Club within ten (10) days of the first notice during the 2022/23 Playing Season.

(ii) The charge against NFA FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of Rule 79.4 in that NFA FC did wrongly give notice for two (2) Players of the same other Club (CPD Y Rhyl 1879) at the same time and then gave a second notice to the same Club within ten (10) days of the first notice during the 2022/23 Playing Season.

(iii) The charge against NFA FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of Rule 79.6 in that NFA FC did wrongly give to more than six (6) notices to the same other Club (CPD Y Rhyl 1879) during the 2022/23 Playing Season.

Decision

All charges were found proven. A fine of £105.00 was imposed upon NFA Football Club in respect of each proven breach. However, the Panel decided to suspend a third of the total fine. Such that NFA shall pay £210.00 and the remaining £105.00 shall be suspended until December 31st 2024, and only payable if a similar charge is found proven against the club.

The Panel imposed upon NFA Football Club costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Risca United AFC pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches only – Players and Team Officials” for the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received six or more cards in a match (4 yellow cards and 2 red cards) in Cymru Premier Development League South fixture, Risca United AFC Development v Penybont Development FC played 15th March 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The panel imposed upon Risca United FC a fine of £90.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Mumbles Rangers FC pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches only – Players and Team Officials” for the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received seven or more cards in a match (6 yellow cards and 1 red card) in the Ardal South West League fixture, Mumbles Rangers v Port Talbot Town FC, played 11th March 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. Due to previous similar offences this season the panel imposed upon Mumbles Rangers FC a fine of £325.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Pontardawe Town FC pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches only – Players and Team Officials” for the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received six or more cards in a match (5 yellow cards and 1 red card) in FAW Academy South Under 15’s fixture, Llanelli Town AFC U15 v Pontardawe Town FC Academy U15 played 12th March 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The panel imposed upon Pontardawe Town FC a fine of £90.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

(i) The charge against Ashley Williams for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged violent conduct towards an opposition player at half time during the Ardal South League Fixture, Goytre AFC (Gwent) vs Chepstow Town FC, played 27th January 2023.

(ii) The charge against Ashley Williams for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged violent conduct towards an opposition player after the Ardal South League Fixture, Goytre AFC (Gwent) vs Chepstow Town FC, played 27th January 2023.

Decision

Charge (i) was found proven. The panel imposed upon Ashley Williams a 5 MATCH SUSPENSION from all senior football and a fine of £150.00.

Charge (ii) against Ashley Williams was found not proven.

The panel imposed upon Ashley Williams costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Briton Ferry Llansawel FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.13 for the alleged failure of its spectator(s) to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion or fail to refrain from violence, threatening, abusive, obscene or provocative behaviour or conduct whilst attending the JD Cymru South fixture Briton Ferry Llansawel FC vs Barry Town United AFC, played 10th March 2023.

Decision

The charge was found Proven.

The panel imposed upon Briton Ferry Llansawel Football Club a fine of £240.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Gavin Guy for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged use of offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language and/or threatening behaviour after the final whistle towards the Match Official after the FAW Reserve League South West fixture Carmarthen Town FC Reserve Team v Briton Ferry Llansawel FC Reserves played 11th March 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The panel imposed upon Gavin Guy a THREE (3) MATCH SUSPENSION from all adults’ football, a fine of £75.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Alwyn Thomas for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged use of offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language and/or threatening behaviour towards the Match Official after the Lock Stock Ardal North West fixture, CPD Y Felinheli vs Llay Welfare FC played 25th March 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The panel imposed upon Alwyn Thomas a 3 MATCH GROUND SUSPENSION and a fine of £120.00. Costs of £15.00 were also imposed upon Mr. Thomas.

Charge

The charge against Joe Taft pursuant to the FAW’s Social Media Regulations for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for allegedly posting a Tweet on 18^th March 2023 relating to match officials ,which was offensive and/or abusive and/or insulting and/or derogatory of a personal nature which was likely to cause offence at any time.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The panel imposed upon Joseph Taft a 3 MATCH GROUND SUSPENSION and a fine of £150.00. Costs of £15.00 were also imposed upon Mr. Taft.

Appeal

An appeal by Rogerstone Rangers JFC against the decision of the Newport Junior Football League to find proven a charge against Rogerstone Rangers JFC of playing an ineligible player in the Junior League u16s Cup on 12th February 2023, and to award the match to Caerleon JFC u16s, order a fine of £50 and costs of £25 against Rogerstone Rangers JFC.

Decision

The appeal was dismissed and appeal fee forfeited.

Charge

The claim of Wrongful Dismissal submitted by Wrexham AFC for the sending off of Callum McFadzean for Serious Foul Play during the National League – Premier fixture, Barnet Town FC v Wrexham AFC played on 15th April 2023.

Decision

The Panel determined the claim to be unsuccessful. As such, Callum McFadzean was subjected to the automatic 3 match suspension with immediate effect.

Appeal

An appeal by Penybont FC against the decision of Disciplinary Sub-Committee of the National Leagues Board to find proven two charges relating to breach of Cymru Premier Rule 13 for failing to bring on the required number of youth substitutes in the games against:

(i) Airbus UK Broughton on 3rd January 2023

(ii) Cardiff Metropolitan University on 17th February 2023;

And to deduct 3 points from Penybont FC for each offence, therefore a total of 6 points, from the playing record of Penybont FC for the playing season 2022/23.

Decision

The appeal was dismissed in respect of both charges. The decision of the Disciplinary Sub-Committee of the National Leagues Board to find both charges proven and to deduct a total of 6 points, was upheld.

The Appeals Panel fee ordered the appeal fee be retained by the Football Association of Wales.

Charge

i) The charge against Jonathon Taylor for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged violent conduct during the Lock Stock Ardal North West fixture Denbigh Town FC v CPD Y Rhyl 1879 FC played on 25th November 2022.

ii) The charge against Jonathon Taylor for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for his alleged breach of the match suspension imposed upon him on 5th November 2022 under clause 6(e) of the Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches Only for entering the field of play before and/or after the match and/or having immediate contact with Players and/or Club Officials before and/or after the Lock Stock Ardal North West fixture between Denbigh Town FC v CPD Y Rhyl 1879 FC played on 25th November 2022, whilst serving a 3 match suspension imposed on 5th November 2022.

Decision

Both charges against Jonathon Taylor were found Proven.

In relation to the charge (i) Jonathon Taylor was fined £150.00 and subjected to a FOUR (4) MATCH SUSPENSION.

In relation to charge (ii) Jonathon Taylor was fined £90.00 and subjected to an additional THREE (3) MATCH SUSPENSION.

Costs of £75.00 were imposed upon Jonathon Taylor.

Charge

The charge against Ryan Turner for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged violent conduct during the Lock Stock Ardal North West fixture Denbigh Town FC v CPD Y Rhyl 1879 FC played on 25th November 2022.

Decision

The charge was found Proven.

The Panel imposed upon Ryan Turner a fine of £150.00 and costs of £15.00. The Panel also imposed a FOUR (4) MATCH SUSPENSION.

Charge

The charge against Prestatyn Town FC pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches only – Players and Team Officials” for the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received eight or more cards in a match (7 yellow cards and 1 red card) in the JD Cymru North league fixture, Holywell Town FC v Prestatyn Town FC, played 22nd February 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Prestatyn Town Football Club a fine of £210.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Trefelin BGC pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches only – Players and Team Officials” for the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received seven or more cards in a match (7 yellow cards) in the FAW Reserve League South West fixture, Trefelin BGC v Goytre United FC, played 2nd March 2023.

Decision

The charge against Trefelin BGC was found proven. The Panel decided that a fine of £105.00 and costs of £15.00 would be imposed upon the club.

Charge

The charge against Builth Wells FC pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches only – Players and Team Officials” for the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received six or more cards in a match (6 yellow cards) in the Lock Stock Ardal North East fixture, Builth Wells FC v Penycae FC, played 25th February 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Builth Wells FC a fine of £180.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

i) The Charge against Gary Dewhurst for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for breach of clause 3.1 of the FAW’s Non-Discrimination Regulations for allegedly posting a tweet on or around 2nd March 2023 which offended the dignity of a person, group of persons or any country, either directly or indirectly through contemptuous, discriminatory or denigratory words or actions.

ii) The Charge against Gary Dewhurst for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for breach of clause 4.1.3 of the FAW’s Social Media Regulations for allegedly posting a tweet on or around 2nd March 2023 which was offensive, abusive, insulting, threatening, derogatory or of a personal nature which is likely to cause offence at any time.

Decision

Both charges were found proven.

The Panel imposed upon Gary Dewhurst a fine of £750.00 and costs of £15.00. The Panel also imposed a TEN (10) MATCH GROUND SUSPENSION.

Charge

The charge against Llantwit Major AFC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of FAW Rule 62, for allegedly a player to play in the following FAW Youth League South West fixtures whilst ineligible:

• Llantwit Major AFC Youth v Pontardawe Town FC U18 04.12.22

• Penydarren BGC Youth v Llantwit Major AFC Youth 11.12.22

Decision

The charge was found proven.

The Panel decided that a fine of £100.00 would be imposed upon Llantwit Major AFC. However, £50.00 would be suspended until the end of the 2023/24 season and will only be payable if the club are found to have breached FAW Rule 62 again during that period.

Llantwit Major Youth AFC were also deducted 6 points (3 for each fixture) from its playing record for the 2022/23 season.

Costs of £15.00 were imposed upon the club.

Charge

The charge against Scott David Jones for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged use of offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language and/or threatening behaviour after the final whistle towards the Match Official following the FAW Reserve League South West fixture Carmarthen Town FC Reserve Team v Briton Ferry Llansawel FC Reserves, played 11th March 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven.

The Panel decided that Mr. Jones should also be subject to a THREE (3) MATCH SUSPENSION.

The Panel imposed upon Scott Jones a fine of £120.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Carmarthen Town FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of FAW Rule 79.1 in that a registered club coach did allegedly approach a registered Haverfordwest County AFC player via social media without first (using the systems and procedures set out by the Association) giving three (3) days’ prior notice to Haverfordwest Country AFC.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Carmarthen Town a fine of £180.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Afan Lido FC pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches only – Players and Team Officials” for the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received seven or more cards in a match (6 yellow cards and 1 red card) in the JD Cymru South fixture, Afan Lido FC v Llanelli Town AFC, played 3rd March 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Afan Lido FC a fine of £270.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against James Owen pursuant to paragraph 6(j)(ii) of the Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences, for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9 for his alleged act of violent conduct towards an opposition player during the Haverfordwest County AFC v Flint Town United FC fixture played on 18th February 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven.

The Panel imposed upon James Owen a 4 (FOUR) match suspension.

Costs of £10.00 were also imposed in line with the relevant administration charge had the offence been seen by the match officials.

Charge

The charge against a Cefn Druids FC Academy player for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9 for his alleged act of violent conduct towards an opposition player during the FAW Academy North u15s fixture Cefn Druids FC Academy u15s v The New Saints FC Academy u15s played on 27th November 2022.

Decision

The charge was found proven.

The Panel decided that the player should be suspended for a period of 4 matches, in the category of Match Suspension in Academy fixtures at all eligible age groups.

Appeal

An appeal by Brynawel AFC against the decision of the WWFA to:

(i) find proven a charge of allowing David Davies, to act as a coach in the WWFA u16s Cup fixture v Cwm Wanderers on 28th January 2023 although he was not registered as a coach;

(ii) impose as a sanction, the removal of Brynawel AFC u16s from the WWFA u16s Cup with immediate effect and costs of £5.00.

Decision

The appeal was allowed and the sanction withdrawn. Brynawel AFC were reinstated into the WWFA Boys u16s Cup. The Panel decided that the appeal fee should be returned.

Appeal

The Claim of Wrongful Dismissal submitted by Penybont FC for the sending-off of Rhys Griffiths for physical or aggressive behaviour towards an opposing player in the JD Cymru Premier fixture, Newtown AFC v Penybont FC, played on 18th March 2023.

Decision

The claim was rejected and the automatic 4 match suspension which had been imposed was confirmed with immediate effect.  

Appeal

The appeal by Abergavenny Women FC against the decision of the National League Board to find proven:

(i) the charge of failing to fulfil a fixture against The New Saints FC Women on 11^th January 2023 and to deduct Abergavenny Women FC 3 points from its playing record for the 2022/23 season and issue a fine of £150.00.

(ii) the charge of failing to fulfil a fixture against The New Saints FC Women on 25^th January 2023 and to deduct Abergavenny Women FC 3 points from its playing record for the 2022/23 season and issue a fine of £250.00.

Decision

The appeal was dismissed. The decision of the National League Board to find both charges proven and to impose the sanctions outlined above were upheld.

Charge

The charge against Michael Allan Pritchard pursuant to the FAW’s Social Media Regulations 4.1.3 for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for allegedly posting a tweet which is offensive and/or abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening of a personal nature which is likely to cause offence at any time.

Decision

The charge against Michael Allan Pritchard was found proven.  The Panel imposed a 3 match suspension.

The Panel imposed upon Michael Allan Pritchard a fine of £120.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Adam Campbell, charged pursuant to the FAW’s Social Media Regulations 4.1.3 for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for allegedly posting a tweet which was offensive and/or abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening of a personal nature which was likely to cause offence at any time.

Decision

The charge against Adam Campbell was found proven. The panel imposed upon Adam Campbell a 3 MATCH SUSPENSION and a fine of £120.00.

However, the Panel decided to partially suspend the sanctions imposed until the end of the 2023/24 season. Adam Campbell will serve a 1 MATCH SUSPENSION and be liable to a fine of £80.00. The remaining 2-matches and £40.00 will only be invoked if it is found proven that Adam Campbell has committed a further breach of the FAW Social Media’s Regulations.

Costs of £15.00 were also imposed.

Charge

The charge against Holywell Town FC pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in Cup Matches only – Players and Team Officials” for the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received nine or more cards in a match (10 in total, 8 yellow cards and 2 red cards) in the FAW Welsh Cup fixture, Penybont FC vs Holywell Town FC played on 5th February 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven.

The Panel imposed upon Holywell Town FC a fine of £270.00 and costs of £15.00. 

Charge

The charge against Jodi Bowles for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for her alleged use of offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language and/or threatening behaviour directed towards the Match Official whilst in attendance at the Genero Adran South fixture, Cascade YC Women FC vs Swansea University Women FC played 22nd January 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven.

The Panel decided that Jodie Bowles would be subject to a 3-MATCH GROUND SUSPENSION. The Panel also imposed upon Jodi Bowles a fine of £75.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Mumbles Rangers FC pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches only – Players and Team Officials” for the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received nine or more cards in a match (7 yellow cards and 2 red cards) in the Ardal South West League fixture, AFC Llwydcoed v Mumbles Rangers, played 18th February 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven.

The Panel imposed upon Mumbles Rangers FC a fine of £210.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Marc Ingles pursuant to the FAW’s Social Media Regulations 4.1.3 for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for allegedly posting a tweet which was offensive, abusive, insulting, threatening, derogatory or of a personal nature which was likely to cause offence at any time.

Decision

The charge was found proven.

That Panel decided that Marc Ingles would be subject to a 3 MATCH SUSPENSION.

The Panel imposed upon Marc Ingles a fine of £120.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Port Talbot Town FC pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches only – Players and Team Officials” for the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received six or more cards in a match (6 yellow cards) in the Ardal South West League fixture, Port Talbot Town FC v Cardiff Draconians FC, played 17th February 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven.

The Panel decided that Port Talbot Town FC would be subject to a fine of £180.00. Costs of £15.00 were also imposed upon the club.

Charge

The charge against Airbus UK Broughton FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of FAW Rule 71.4, in that the club entered intent to sign Jake Ryan Roberts (Buckley Town FC) via COMET on or around 28th January 2023 but first did not provide Buckley Town FC written notification before entering into negotiations with their Professional Player. 

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed a fine of £180 upon Airbus UK Broughton FC, however this was fully suspended until the end of the 2023/24 season and will only be invoked should a further charge relating to an illegal approach be found proven against Airbus UK Broughton FC.

Costs of £15.00 were also imposed. 

Charge

(i) The charge against Nicholas Maggs of Ynysygerwn AFC pursuant to the FAW’s Social Media Regulations, for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for allegedly posting comments on Twitter on 28th & 29th January 2023 relating to a match official, which were offensive and/or abusive and/or insulting and/or derogatory of a personal nature which is likely to cause offence at any time.

(ii) The charge against Nicholas Maggs of Ynysygerwn AFC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for the alleged breach of clause 7(c) of the FAW’s Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches Only for entering the dressing rooms and/or their immediate area and for having contact with the referee during the Ardal South East League fixture Port Talbot FC v Ynysygerwn AFC played on 28th January 2023, whilst serving a match suspension, having been sent off by the referee during this fixture and therefore subject to a match suspension with immediate effect.

Decision

Both charges were found proven. 

In respect of charge (i) the Panel imposed a 3 match suspension against Nicholas Maggs

In respect of charge (ii) the Panel imposed a 2 match suspension, however that this would be suspended for 12 months and only invoked if it is found proven that Nicholas Maggs has breached the terms of any future suspension during the 12 month period.

Costs of £15.00 were also imposed.

Charge

The charge against Caernarfon Town FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.13 for the alleged failure of its spectator(s) to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion or fail to refrain from threatening, abusive, obscene or provocative behaviour, conduct or language towards a Match Official, resulting in a supporter having to be removed from the ground whilst attending the JD Cymru Premier Fixture Aberystwyth Town FC v Caernarfon Town FC played 21st January 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed upon Caernarfon Town FC a fine of £300.00 and costs of £15.00.

Appeal

The claim of Wrongful Dismissal submitted by Newtown AFC for the sending-off of Shane Sutton for violent conduct in the JD Cymru Premier fixture, Newtown AFC v Bala Town FC, played on 25^th February 2023.

Decision

The Panel determined the claim to be successful. As such the standard punishment of a 3 match suspension was withdrawn.

Charge

The charge against Carmarthen Town FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for breach of article 5.1 of the FAW’s Code of Ethics for allegedly falsifying a team sheet by listing a player who was not playing in the FAW Academy South Under 13s fixture Pontardawe Town FC Academy U13 v Carmarthen Town FC played 28th August 2022.

Decision

Carmarthen Town were fined £180.00, with £120.00  suspended until the end of the 2023/24 season and only payable if a similar charge under the FAW Code of Ethics is found proven. Carmarthen Town were also ordered to pay £25.00 in costs. 

Charge

(i) The charge against Wrexham AFC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.15, in that its supporter(s) prior to kick off of the match allegedly threw a firework, flare, smoke bomb or other pyrotechnic device on to the field of play during the FA Cup Third Round Proper (Replay) Fixture – Sheffield United FC v Wrexham AFC played 7th February 2023

(ii) The charge against Wrexham AFC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.15, in that its supporter(s) on or around the 59th minute allegedly threw two fireworks, flares, smoke bombs or other pyrotechnic devices on to the field of play during the FA Cup Third Round Proper Fixture – Sheffield United FC v Wrexham AFC played 7th February 2023

Decision

Both charges were found proven.

In respect of charge (i) Wrexham AFC were fined £1500.00
In respect of charge (ii) Wrexham AFC were fined £1500.00

Charge

The charge against Wrexham AFC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.15, in that its supporter(s) before and during the match on two occasions  allegedly threw on to the pitch a firework, flare, smoke bomb or other pyrotechnic device during the FA Cup Third Round fixture, Coventry City FC v Wrexham AFC played on 7^th January 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. Wrexham AFC were fined £3000.00 and ordered to pay costs of £25.00. In addition, a previous suspended fine of £1500.00 for a similar charge was ordered to be paid.

Charge

(i) The charge against Wrexham AFC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.15, in that its supporter(s) on or around the 83rd minute of the match allegedly threw an object, believed to be a coin, in the direction of the Assistant Referee during the FA National League Fixture Altrincham vs Wrexham played 4th February 2023.

(ii) The charge against Wrexham AFC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.14, in that its supporter(s) on or around the 86th minute of the match allegedly encroached on to field of play during the FA National League Fixture Altrincham vs Wrexham played 4th February 2023.

(iii) The charge against Wrexham AFC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.15, in that its supporter(s) on or around the 86th minute of the match allegedly threw multiple objects onto the field of play during the FA National League Fixture Altrincham vs Wrexham played 4th February 2023.

Decision

All charges were found proven. Wrexham AFC were fined as follows:

In respect of charge (i) Wrexham AFC were fined  £2000.00
In respect of charge (ii) Wrexham AFC were fined £250.00
In respect of charge (iii) Wrexham AFC were fined £1500.00

Appeal

The appeal by Rhosddu United FC against the decision of the North East Wales Football Association to find proven against them a charge that Rhosddu United FC failed to control their players and club officials in the Flintshire Youth League fixture between Buckley Town FC and Rhosddu United Junior u19s played on 25th September 2022.

Decision

The appeal was dismissed. A fine of £225 was imposed, of which £125.00 was suspended until the end of the 2023/24 season. In addition costs of the original hearing of £50 to be paid to the North East Wales Football Association.

Charge

Caersws FC were charged with the following offences:

(i) The charge against Caersws FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of FAW Rule 62, for allegedly allowing a player to play in the following FAW Reserve League Central fixtures whilst ineligible:

• Penrhyncoch FC Reserves Caersws FC Reserves – 18.11.2022

• Llanfair United Reserves – Caersws FC Reserves – 03.12.2022 

(ii) The charge against Caersws FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.2 for the alleged breach of Competition Rule 12.1 of The FAW Cymru League Reserves Division Rules for allegedly allowing a player to play in the following FAW Reserve League Central fixtures whilst ineligible: 

• Penrhyncoch FC Reserves – Caersws FC Reserves – 18.11.2022

• Llanfair United Reserves – Caersws FC Reserves – 03.12.2022  

(iii) The charge against Caersws FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of FAW Rule 62, for allegedly allowing a player to play in the following FAW Reserve League Central fixtures whilst ineligible: 

• Penrhyncoch FC Reserves Caersws FC Reserves – 18.11.2022

• Llanfair United Reserves – Caersws FC Reserves – 03.12.2022 

(iv) The charge against Caersws FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.2 for the alleged breach of Competition Rule 12.1 of The FAW Cymru League Reserves Division Rules for allegedly allowing a player to play in the following FAW Reserve League Central fixtures whilst ineligible:

• Penrhyncoch FC Reserves – Caersws FC Reserves – 18.11.2022

• Llanfair United Reserves – Caersws FC Reserves – 03.12.2022 

(v) The charge against Caersws FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of FAW Rule 62, for allegedly allowing a player to play in the following FAW Reserve League Central fixture whilst ineligible: 

• Llanfair United Reserves – Caersws FC Reserves – 03.12.2022           

(vi) The charge against Caersws FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.2 for the alleged breach of Competition Rule 12.1 of The FAW Cymru League Reserves Division Rules for allegedly allowing a player to play in the following FAW Reserve League Central fixtures whilst ineligible: 

• Llanfair United Reserves – Caersws FC Reserves – 03.12.2022 

(vii)  The charge against Caersws FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of FAW Rule 62, for allegedly allowing a player to play in the following FAW Reserve League Central fixtures whilst ineligible: 

• Penrhyncoch FC Reserves Caersws FC Reserves – 15.10.2022

• Llanfair United Reserves – Caersws FC Reserves – 03.12.2022

(viii) The charge against Caersws FC forthe Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.2 for the alleged breach of Competition Rule 12.1 of The FAW Cymru League Reserves Division Rules for allegedly allowing a player to play in the following FAW Reserve League Central fixtures whilst ineligible: 

• Penrhyncoch FC Reserves – Caersws FC Reserves – 15.10.2022

• Llanfair United Reserves – Caersws FC Reserves – 03.12.2022 

(ix)  The charge against Caersws FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of FAW Rule 62, for allegedly allowing a player to play in the following FAW Reserve League Central fixtures whilst ineligible:

 • Rhayader Town FC – Caersws FC Reserves – 22.10.2022

• Penrhyncoch FC Reserves – Caersws FC Reserves – 18.11.2022 

And in the following Ardal North Cup fixture:

 • Caersws FC – Dolgellau FC – 03.12.2022 

(x)  The charge against Caersws FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.2 for the alleged breach of Competition Rule 12.1 of The FAW Cymru League Reserves Division Rules for allegedly allowing a player to play in the following FAW Reserve League Central fixtures whilst ineligible:

• Rhayader Town FC – Caersws FC Reserves – 22.10.2022

• Penrhyncoch FC Reserves – Caersws FC Reserves – 18.11.2022 

(xi) The charge against Caersws FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.2 for the alleged breach of Competition Rule 16 of The Ardal North League Cup for allegedly allowing a player to play in the following Ardal North League Cup fixture whilst ineligible: 

• Caersws FC – Dolgellau FC – 03.12.2022

Decision

All charges were found proven.  Caersws FC Reserves were deducted 3 points from its playing record for the FAW Reserve League 2022/23 playing season for each FAW Reserve League fixture in which ineligible players were fielded, therefore totalling 12 points. Caersws FC were removed from the Ardal Northern League Cup and Dolgellau FC reinstated into the League Cup.  Caersws FC were fined £250, of which of which £125 would be suspended and only invoked if proved that Caersws FC had committed a further offence of playing an ineligible player before the end of the 2023/24 season.

Charge

The charge against Barry Town United AFC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.15, in that its supporter(s) after the match allegedly had in their possession a firework, flare, smoke bomb or other pyrotechnic device and/or ignited or otherwise set off a firework, flare, smoke bomb or other pyrotechnic device during the JD Cymru South fixture Llantwit Major AFC v Barry Town United AFC played 2nd January 2023

Decision

The charge was found not proven.

Appeal

A Claim of Mistaken Identity for Samed De Groot of Llandrindod Wells FC who received a caution for unsporting behaviour  during the FAW Amateur Trophy fixture, Cardiff Corinthians FC v Llandrindod Wells FC played on 19th February 2023.

Decision

The Panel rejected the claim, which was considered a frivolous one. As such, the Panel used its discretion to increase the match suspension from one match to two matches. The appeal fee was retained. 

Charge

The charge against John Palmer pursuant to the FAW’s Non-Discrimination Regulations, for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for allegedly offending the dignity of a person and/or group of persons and/or any country either directly or indirectly through contemptuous, discriminatory or denigratory words or actions, via a post on social media, on or around 18th December 2022.

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed a 10 week suspension from refereeing, 5 weeks of which were suspended for 12 months; a fine of £750.00, of which £375.00 was suspended for 12 months and costs of £15.00. In addition, John Palmer is to attend a Challenging Discrimination in Football workshop.

Decision

The charge was found proven. The Panel imposed a 10 week suspension from refereeing, 5 weeks of which are suspended for 12 months; a fine of £750.00, of which £375.00 is suspended for 12 months and costs of £15.00. In addition, John Palmer is to attend a Challenging Discrimination in Football workshop.

Charge

(i) The charge against Pontypridd United Football Club for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.13 for the alleged failure of its spectator to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion or fail to refrain from violence, threatening, abusive, obscene or provocative behaviour, conduct or language towards a match official whilst attending the JD Cymru Premier 22/23 fixture Pontypridd United v Penybont FC played on 23rd December 2022.

(ii) The charge against Pontypridd United Football Club for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.13 for the alleged failure of its club official to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion or fail to refrain from abusive, obscene or provocative behaviour, conduct or language towards a match official whilst attending the JD Cymru Premier 22/23 fixture Pontypridd United v Penybont FC played on 23rd December 2022.

Decision

Both charges were found proven. In respect of charge (i) the Panel imposed a fine of £300.00, half of which is suspended for 12 months; in respect of charge (ii) the Panel imposed a fine of £750.00, half of which is suspended for 12 months. In addition Pontypridd United FC are to pay costs of £15.00

Charge

The charge against a Pontypridd United Football Club steward for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged use of offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language and/or behaviour towards a match official during the JD Cymru Premier fixture Pontypridd United v Penybont FC played on 23rd December 2022

Decision

The charge was found proven. The club steward was made subject to a ground suspension for a period of 3 matches and a fine of £150.00. In addition, costs of £15.00 were ordered. 

Charge

(i) The charge against Abergavenny Women FC for with the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of FAW Rule 79.1, in that the club by contacting a player of Caldicot FC on 1st January 2023 did not provide three (3) days’ prior notice to Caldicot Town FC for which the Player was last known to have registered before approaching or negotiating with her.

(ii) The charge against Abergavenny Women FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of FAW Rule 79.1, in that the club by contacting a player of Caldicot FC on 11th January 2023 did not provide three (3) days’ prior notice to Caldicot Town FC for which the Player was last known to have registered before approaching or negotiating with her.

(iii) The charge against Abergavenny Women FC with the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of FAW Rule 79.1, in that the club by contacting a player of Pontypridd Ladies FC on or around 11th January 2023 did not provide three (3) days’ prior notice to Pontypridd Ladies FC for which the Player was last known to have registered before approaching or negotiating with her

Decision

The Panel found all charges proven. A fine of £180.00 was imposed for each offence, in total £540.00 and costs of £15.00

Charge

Iwan Williams of Flint Town United FC was charged with three offences:

(i) The Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9 for his alleged use of offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language and/or behaviour towards the match referee whilst leaving the pitch after being sent off in the Flint Town United FC v Caernarfon Town FC fixture on 23rd December 2022.              

(ii) The Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9 for his alleged use of offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language and/or behaviour towards the match referee in the changing room building after being sent off in the Flint Town United FC v Caernarfon Town FC fixture on 23rd December 2022.      

(iii) The Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for his alleged breach of the FAW’s Regulations set out under clause 7(c) of the Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches Only for having immediate contact with Players and/or Club Officials during the JD Cymru Premier Flint Town United FC v Caernarfon Town FC fixture played on 23rd December 2022, whilst serving a match suspension, having been sent off by the referee during this fixture and therefore subject to a match suspension with immediate effect.  

Decision

The Panel found charges (i) & (ii) proven and charge (iii) not proven. Iwan Williams received a 6 match suspension, of which 3 matches were suspended and only to be invoked if Iwan Williams is found proven of committing any further offence of misconduct involving the use of offensive/abusive/insulting language and/or threatening behaviour towards a match official which occurs before the end of the 2023/24 season. In addition Iwan Williams was fined £200 and ordered to pay £25.00 costs.

Charge

Gary Dewhurst of Connah’s Quay Nomads FC was charged with 2 offences pursuant to the FAW’s Social Media Regulations 4.1.3 for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for allegedly posting tweets which were offensive and/or abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening and/or derogatory of a personal nature which is likely to cause offence at any time.

Decision

Both charges were found proven. Gary Dewhurst received a 3 match ground suspension, a fine of £150.00 and was ordered to pay costs of £15.00.

Charge

Denbigh Town FC were charged with 2 disciplinary offences  under FAW Rule 38.1.15, in that the club’s supporter(s) allegedly had in their possession a firework, flare, smoke bomb or other pyrotechnic device and/or ignited or otherwise set off a firework, flare, smoke bomb or other pyrotechnic device during the Lock Stock Ardal North West League fixture Denbigh Town FC v CPD Y Rhyl 1879 FC played 25th November 2022, and also in the Lock Stock Ardal North West League fixture v Bangor 1876 FC played on 2^nd December 2022.

Decision

Both charges were found proven. Denbigh Town FC were fined a total of £500, of which £250 was suspended and will only be invoked if Denbigh Town are found proven of any other offence under FAW Rule 38.1.15 committed before the end of the 2023/24 season.

Charge

Cwmbran Celtic FC were charged pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches only – Players and Team Officials with the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players received 7 cards  in the Cymru Premier Development League South fixture, Carmarthen Town FC Development Team v Cwmbran Celtic FC Academy Premier played on 15th January 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. Cwmbran Celtic were fined £90.00 and ordered to pay £15.00 costs.

Charge

Taffs Well were charged pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in League Matches only – Players and Team Officials” with the Disciplinary Offence as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players received 6 cards in the JD Cymru South fixture, Swansea University FC – Taffs Well FC played on 14th January 2023.

Decision

The charge was found proven. Taffs Well were fined £225.00 and ordered to pay costs of £15.00.

Charge

Abertillery Bluebirds FC were charged with the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of FAW Rule 79.1, in that the club contacted a player of Aberbargoed Buds FC on 8^th January 2023 without providing three days prior notice to Aberbargoed Buds FC for which the Player was last known to have registered before approaching or negotiating with him.

Decision

The charge was found proven. Abertillery Bluebirds were fined £150 of which £100 was suspended and will only be invoked should Abertillery Bluebirds be found proven of any other offence under Rule 79 committed prior to the end of the 2023/24 season. 

Appeal

An appeal by Trefelin BGC against the decision of the Gwent County FA to refuse an application for 3 junior players to play out of area.

Decision

The appeal was allowed.

Appeal

An appeal by Canton Liberal FC u16s against the decision of the SWFA to find proven a charge for the disciplinary offence Standard Rule 24.1.9 for the alleged actions of the coach/players leaving the pitch causing the abandonment of the SWFA u16s Boys Cup fixture between Penydarren BGC and Canton Liberal on 1^st October 2022.

Decision

The appeal was dismissed. The Panel ordered the fixture to be replayed at a neutral venue, behind closed doors, officiated by four SWFA Officials. 

Appeal

An appeal by AFC Porth BGC against the decision of the SWFA to find proven the disciplinary offence as set out under standard rule 24.1.11, for the alleged failure of their spectators to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion or failure to refrain from violence, threatening, abusive, obscene, or provocative behaviour, conduct or language, whilst attending AFC Penrhiwceiber v AFC Porth BGC Blues, Cynon Rhondda Merthyr Junior League, u13s Cup fixture on the 3rd December 2022.

Decision

The appeal was dismissed. The Panel ordered the appeal fee to be retained.

Appeal

The appeal by Stewart Roberts of Cefn Albion FC against the decision of an FAW Disciplinary Panel to find proven against him the charge pursuant to paragraph 3.1 of the FAW’s Non-Discrimination Regulations, for allegedly offending the dignity of a person and/or group of persons either directly or indirectly through contemptuous, discriminatory or denigratory words or actions and/or alleged breach of FAW Rule 38.1.9 for his alleged use of offensive, insulting or abusive language towards the Assistant Referee, during the Lock Stock Ardal North East League fixture, Penycae v Cefn Albion, played on 17th August 2022.

Decision

The appeal was dismissed. The sanction of the FAW Disciplinary Panel was upheld, namely a 10 match ground suspension, of which 5 matches were suspended; a fine of £750, of which £250 was suspended; costs of £75.00.

Charge

Colin Caton of Bala FC was charged pursuant to the FAW’s Social Media Regulations for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for allegedly making comments which questioned the integrity of the match official appointed as referee at the JD Cymru Premier 2022/23 fixture Cardiff Met University v Bala Town FC played on 19th November 2022.

Decision

The charge was found proven and Colin Caton received a 3 match suspension, a fine of £150.00 and ordered to pay costs of £15.00.

Charge

Clayton Green was charged with the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for their alleged use of offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language towards the match official during the JD Cymru Premier league fixture Pontypridd United v Newtown AFC, played on 14th October 2022.

Decision

The charge was found proven and Clayton Green was given a 2 match suspension, suspended indefinitely; in addition a warning as to his future conduct towards match officials was given, a fine of £100.00 and Clayton Green was ordered to pay costs of £25.00.

Charge

Airbus UK Broughton FC were charged with the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.13 for the alleged failure of the club’s spectator(s) to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion or fail to refrain from threatening, abusive, obscene or provocative behaviour, conduct or language towards the match official whilst attending the Genero Adran North Fixture, Wrexham AFC Women v Airbus UK Broughton Women, played on 13th November 2022.

Decision

The charge was found proven and Airbus UK Broughton FC were fined £120.00 and ordered to pay costs of £15.00.

Charge

(i) The charge against Cwmamman United AFC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for their alleged breach of article 5.1 of the FAW’s Code of Ethics for allegedly falsifying their team sheet by using the name of a player who was not present in the squad in the FAW Reserve League Southwest fixture Ammanford AFC Reserves v Cwmamman United AFC played on 25^th November 2022.

(ii) The charge against Cwmamman United AFC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.2 for an alleged breach of the Cymru League Reserves Division Rule 12.1 for allegedly playing an ineligible player in the FAW Reserve League Southwest fixture Ammanford AFC Reserves v Cwmamman United AFC played on 25^th November 2022.

Decision

The charges were found proven. Cwmamman United AFC were deducted 3 penalty points from their Reserve League record, ordered to pay a fine totalling £200.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

(i) The charge against Bala Town FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for the alleged breach of Article 5, Paragraph 1 of FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players and/or an alleged breach of FAW Rule 55, in that the Club allegedly played an unregistered player in the following fixtures:
• Flint Town Academy U12’s v Bala Town Academy U12’s, in the FAW Academy North Under 12’s League, played on 28th August 2022;
• and Flint Town Academy U13’s v Bala Town Academy U13’s, in the FAW Academy North Under 13’s League, played on 28th August 2022.

(ii) The charge against Bala Town FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1, for the alleged breach of Article 19, paragraph 4 of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players, in that the club allegedly played a player, before FIFA’s Players’ Status Chamber of the Football Tribunal had approved the player’s transfer.

(iii) The charge against Bala Town FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.1 for the alleged breach of appendix 2, article 11.1 of the FAW’s Academy Competition Rules 2022-23 Under 12 & 13 Age Group, in that the club allegedly played a player whilst unregistered with the club in the following matches:

• Flint Town Academy U12’s v Bala Town Academy U12’s, in the FAW Academy North Under 12’s League, played on 28th August 2022;
• and Flint Town Academy U13’s v Bala Town Academy U13’s, in the FAW Academy North Under 13’s League, played on 28th August 2022.

Decision

All charges were found proven. Bala Town FC u12s and u13s team were each deducted 3 points from their playing record in their respective leagues. In addition Bala Town FC were ordered to pay total fines of £380.00 and costs of £15.00.

Charge

The charge against Bala Town FC for the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.13 for the alleged failure of its spectator(s) to conduct themselves in an orderly fashion or fail to refrain from threatening, abusive, obscene or provocative behaviour, conduct or language towards the match official whilst attending the Nathaniel MG Cup fixture Bala Town FC v Cardiff Met University FC played 26th November 2022.

Decision

The charge was found proven and Bala Town FC were fined £300 and ordered to pay costs of £15.00.

Appeal

The appeal by CPDM Y Felinheli FC against the decision of the Adran North to deduct 3 points and impose a fine of £50 for not fulfilling their fixture v Llandudno Ladies FC on 27^th November 2022.

Decision

The appeal was dismissed and the original sanction of a 3 point deduction and a fine of £50 stands. The appeal fee was retained.

Appeal

The appeal by Carnetown FC against the decision of the South Wales Football Association not to allow 4 players to play up an age group.

Decision

The appeal was allowed and the players were permitted to play up an age group.

Charge

The charge against Cefn Druids FC for the Disciplinary Offence Pursuant to clause 8(a) of the FAW’s “Disciplinary Procedures Concerning Field Offences in Cup Matches only – Players and Team Officials” as set under FAW Rule 38.1.1, in that the club’s players and team officials received six  cards in a match in the FAW Welsh Cup Knockout rounds fixture, Cefn Druids FC v Llanelli AFC played on 12th November 2022.

Decision

The charge was found proven and Cefn Druids were fined £150.00 and ordered to pay costs of £15.00.

Charge

Stephen Lane of AFC Llwydcoed was charged with the Disciplinary Offence as set out under FAW Rule 38.1.9, for his alleged use of offensive and/or insulting and/or abusive language and/or threatening behaviour towards the referee after being sent off during the FAW Reserve League South Central fixture Pontypridd United Reserves v AFC Llwydcoed Reserves played on 12th November 2022.

Decision

The charge was found proven and Stephen Lane was given a 3Match Suspension of which 1 match is suspended until 31.12.2023; in addition a fine of £120 was imposed, £60 of which was suspended until 31.12.2023 and an order for costs to be paid.