Accrington Stanley vs The FA: a small case that exposes a big problem
The FA charged English League One side Accrington Stanley with misconduct, alleging the club “engaged a person who was not a registered football agent” to assist in a player transfer, contrary to the FA’s Football Agent Regulations and Rule E1.2. An independent Regulatory Commission heard the case in July and returned a verdict of “Not Proven.” The FA appealed; the Appeal Board dismissed the appeal, leaving the original outcome intact.
