FAW Panel Updates

A Football Association of Wales Disciplinary Panel met to consider the following matters.

14 August 2023

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.

9 August 2023

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.

27 July 2023

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.

19 July 2023

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.

18 July 2023

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.

13 July 2023

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.

10 July 2023

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.

26 June 2023

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.

22 June 2023

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.

20 June 2023

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.

13 June 2023

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.

7 June 2023

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.

1 June 2023

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.

25 May 2023

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.

23 May 2023

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.

17 May 2023

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.

16 May 2023

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.

11 May 2023

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.

26 April 2023

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.

20 April 2023

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.

18 April 2023

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.

11 April 2023

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.

31 March 2023

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.

28 March 2023

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.

22 March 2023

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.

9 March 2023

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.

7 March 2023

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.

3 March 2023

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

27 February 2023

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.

23 February 2023

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