AlexLaw76

Which is different to bringing the game into disrepute first willingly breaching a known EFL rule

The delight outwardly shown when maggie popped her clogs is an indicator, for sure

because he never broke a rule

When you look at that it will be a huge shift to accept anything more than the above. Going to be a few games banned, a few suspended and a hefty fine...

and the season will be screwed if this drags on

We assumed he would, but guess we know for certain which rule has been broken, and admitted to. As you say, nothing from the FA

because there was no rule to break in 2019...There is now and Tonda has admitted his part in breaking it.

Well, the club acknowledge the charge and not contenting it (until the article was removed). Which is more than we knew previously

and potentially planning to gain a sporting advantage.

And it is in their gift to issue sanctions (cards)

where are these guidelines?

Lets hope we are quietly eyeing up replacements

The FA has not yet announced its decision, but if an Independent Regulatory Commission finds that he breached Rule E3.1 (acting in an improper manner and/or bringing the game into disrepute), it has a broad range of disciplinary powers. The Guardian Those include: A formal warning or reprimand. A financial penalty (fine). A suspension from all football activity, which could: prohibit him from managing matches, prevent him from entering the technical area, prevent him from coaching or training players, in serious cases, ban him from any football-related activity for a defined period. Mandatory education or training. Costs orders relating to the disciplinary proceedings. Any other sanction the Commission considers appropriate, provided it is proportionate. Could he receive a lengthy ban? Yes. Based on previous football disciplinary cases involving deliberate attempts to gain a sporting advantage, a suspension measured in months rather than matches is entirely possible if the Commission concludes that: he authorised the conduct, the conduct was deliberate and organised, there was an attempt to gain a competitive advantage, and the misconduct brought the game into disrepute. The FA is investigating after the EFL's separate disciplinary process found that Southampton had engaged in organised spying on opposition training sessions. The EFL had already expelled the club from the Championship play-off final and imposed a four-point deduction for the following season. Reports indicate Eckert admitted authorising similar surveillance against multiple clubs. The Guardian Could he be banned for 12 months? Yes. There is no fixed tariff in Rule E3.1. The Commission can impose whatever suspension it considers proportionate. Some legal commentators have suggested that a ban of up to 12 months is within the range of available sanctions because the conduct was alleged to have been planned, repeated and intended to obtain a competitive advantage. However, that is speculation rather than a prescribed penalty, and the FA has not indicated what sanction it is seeking. The Guardian Given the seriousness of the EFL findings, the realistic outcomes range from: a substantial fine with a touchline suspension (if the Commission views the misconduct as serious but not warranting exclusion from the game), to a ban from all football activity for several months or longer (if it concludes the misconduct strikes at the integrity of the competition).

ChatGPT says.. A breach of FA Rule E3.1 (Misconduct) gives an Independent Regulatory Commission a wide discretion to impose sanctions. The exact sanction depends on the nature of the misconduct, whether it was admitted, the participant's disciplinary record, and any mitigating or aggravating factors. The available sanctions include: Warning or reprimand regarding future conduct. Financial penalty (fine), ranging from relatively modest amounts at grassroots level to very substantial sums in the professional game. Suspension from football activities, including: Match suspensions for players. Touchline or technical area bans for coaches and managers. Ground or stadium bans where appropriate. Education or training requirements, such as mandatory equality or respect courses. Orders as to costs in disciplinary proceedings. Any other sanction the Commission considers appropriate under the FA's disciplinary regulations, provided it is proportionate. www.thefa.com Typical examples The sanction depends heavily on the conduct involved: Type of E3.1 breach Typical sanction Improper behaviour Warning, fine, or 1–3 match suspension Abusive or insulting language Fine and/or suspension Threatening behaviour Longer suspension and larger fine Comments implying referee bias or questioning integrity Significant fine, often with a touchline ban Social media misconduct Fine, warning, suspension in more serious cases Discriminatory misconduct (E3.2 aggravation) Minimum six-match suspension plus fine and education requirement Recent professional examples Marco Silva (Fulham) was fined £90,000 and received a one-match touchline suspension for post-match comments implying bias by a match official, contrary to Rule E3.1. www.thefa.com Matthew Uggla (York City co-owner) was fined £750 and warned as to his future conduct for offensive social media posts under Rule E3.1. www.thefa.com Lloyd Hume (Ashford United manager) received a £1,000 fine and a six-match ground/stadium suspensionafter multiple proven E3.1 charges arising from his conduct towards match officials. www.thefa.com If you're asking in relation to a specific FA Rule E3.1 charge (for example, comments about referees, social media posts, misconduct towards officials, or bringing the game into disrepute), I can also explain the likely sanction range based on comparable FA decisions. www.thefa.com

E3.1 A Participant shall at all times act in the best interests of the game and shall not act in any manner which is improper or brings the game into disrepute or use any one, or a combination of, violent conduct, serious foul play, threatening, abusive, indecent or insulting words or behaviour.

Nothing 'leaked' by the club anywhere.. No news is good news, right?

Just read about that. Seem strange and could possibly lead to more if they dont get off to a good start

there would be people literally dancing in the street if Farage left us, more so if taken by a lunatic.

They'll finish top 2 fairly comfortably IMO

That's bollox, but anyway...

£6-10m on a striker or one for free who we know and is good, albeit a bit fragile.... If we can get steward it would be ideal IMO

we are going to have weeks for Yanks TELLING us that they hosted the greatest show on earth and we should all be thankful for the sporting education.

In a way, England have won the competition. Northern Gibraltar beat West Falklands Win/Win