Former Hereford mid-fielder Mike McGrath is in deep trouble with the FA after three incidents last season including one when his current team Kettering played at Edgar Street.
All three charges were 'proven' and McGrath faces a ban of 35 games and a fine of £1550
These were the charges against him:
ALLEGATION OF DISCRIMINATION
Michael McGrath, Player, Kettering Town FC
Kettering Town FC v Guiseley
AFC National League North
Tuesday 24 November 2020
Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in the hospitality suite at
Kettering Town Football Club following the above fixture, the
Participant used abusive and/or insulting language towards a Match
Official, contrary to Rule E3.1. It is further alleged that this breach
of Rule E3.1 is an “Aggravated Breach”, as defined in Rule E3.2, as the
language included a reference to sexual orientation.
INCIDENTS OF MISCONDUCT (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON STANDARD CASE
Michael McGrath, Player, Kettering Town FC
Kettering Town FC v Leamington FC
FA Trophy
19 January 2021
Multiple breaches of FA Rule E3:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 11th minute of the
fixture the Participant used abusive and/or insulting words towards the
Match Referee, contrary to Rule E3.1. Further, or alternatively, it is
alleged that this breach of FA Rule E3.1 is an “Aggravated breach” as
defined in Rule E3.2, as it included a reference to disability.
2. It is alleged that following the Participant’s
dismissal, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards the
Match Referee was abusive and/or insulting, contrary to Rule E3.1. It
is alleged that this breach of FA Rule E3.1 is an “Aggravated breach” as
defined in Rule E3.2, as it included a reference to sexual orientation.
3. It is alleged that following the Participant’s
dismissal, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour towards the Match
Referee was threatening.
4. It is alleged that following the Participant’s dismissal
from the field of play, the Participant’s language and/or behaviour in
or around the tunnel area amounts to improper conduct, contrary to Rule
E3.1.
INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE
FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (NON-FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Michael McGrath, Player, Kettering Town FC
Hereford FC v Kettering Town FC
National League North
28 November 2020
Multiple breaches of FA Rule E3:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 70th minute, the
Participant’s language towards a Match Official was abusive and/or
insulting.
2. It is alleged that following the Participant’s
dismissal, the Participant’s behaviour in/around the dugout amounts to
improper conduct.