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Cup Bid Will Be Unaffected: Watmore

Cup Bid Will Be Unaffected: Watmore

FA chief executive Ian Watmore does not expect the violence at West Ham last week to affect England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup - as long as it is dealt with effectively. 30 Aug 2009
FA to Investigate Forest Trouble

FA to Investigate Forest Trouble

THE Football Association confirmed tonight they will be investigating the unsavoury scenes at the end of the east midlands encounter between Nottingham Forest and Derby at the City Ground. 30 Aug 2009
FA Condemn Upton Park Violence

FA Condemn Upton Park Violence

The Football Association have strongly condemned the violence which marred this morning's Carling Cup clash between West Ham and Millwall, calling for "all culprits to be banned from football for life". 26 Aug 2009
Redknapp Dismisses 'Tapping Up' Rules

Redknapp Dismisses 'Tapping Up' Rules

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp insists there is no point overhauling rules on "tapping up" because players have always known which clubs are interested in signing them. 19 Aug 2009
FA Seek Benitez Explanation

FA Seek Benitez Explanation

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez could be in trouble with the Football Association for his outburst against referee Phil Dowd following the Anfield club's 2-1 defeat at Tottenham on Sunday. 19 Aug 2009
Two Weeks Off for Blunder Ref

Two Weeks Off for Blunder Ref

REFEREES' chief Keith Hackett has revealed it is likely to be "a couple of weeks" before Rob Shoebridge takes charge of another match after his disallowed goal blunder. 17 Aug 2009
FA Consider Kenny Request

FA Consider Kenny Request

The Football Association are considering a request from Sheffield United goalkeeper Paddy Kenny's agent to have his FA disciplinary hearing postponed. 17 Aug 2009
Refereeing Blunders

Refereeing Blunders

Referee Rob Shoebridge's decision to deny Crystal Palace a clear-cut goal today against Bristol City ranks as one of the worst decisions in football history. 16 Aug 2009
Gambler Cavanagh Handed Eight-Month Ban

Gambler Cavanagh Handed Eight-Month Ban

Accrington defender Peter Cavanagh has been suspended from football for eight months and fined £3,500 for betting on Accrington's match against Bury on May 3, 2008. 10 Aug 2009
Ferguson: Ballack Should Have Seen Red

Ferguson: Ballack Should Have Seen Red

SIR Alex Ferguson criticised referee Chris Foy and claimed Michael Ballack should have been sent off in the FA Community Shield at Wembley as Chelsea beat Manchester United on penalties. 10 Aug 2009
FA Overhauls Disciplinary Rules

FA Overhauls Disciplinary Rules

Disciplinary chiefs will be able to take into account the severity of injuries caused by serious fouls when dealing with red card offences in the coming seasons. 6 Aug 2009
Ref Gagging Order Imposed on Managers

Ref Gagging Order Imposed on Managers

Managers will be banned from making comments about a referee before the match under rule changes announced by the Football Association today. 5 Aug 2009
FA to Investigate Friendly Fracas

FA to Investigate Friendly Fracas

THE Football Association is to investigate the trouble which flared during and after Tuesday night's friendly clash between Huddersfield and Newcastle. 24 Jul 2009
Southampton Want Right of Appeal

Southampton Want Right of Appeal

THE GROUP bidding to take control of Southampton have asked the Football League to reconsider their decision not to allow them to appeal the club's 10-point deduction. 24 Jun 2009
Setanta Collapse Leaves FA Shortfall

Setanta Collapse Leaves FA Shortfall

The Football Association will have to auction off the rights to FA Cup and England matches to cover a £100million gap in their finances after Setanta went into administration today. 24 Jun 2009
FA Fear Knock-on Over TV Deals

FA Fear Knock-on Over TV Deals

THE Football Association have admitted the Premier League's termination of Setanta's contract will have a knock-on effect on their own deal with the stricken Irish broadcaster. 21 Jun 2009