4. MISTAKEN IDENTITY
(a) If a Player who has been cautioned or sent off in a FTCM claims that he was the victim
of mistaken identity in relation to the imposition of such sanction, he may appeal to
The Association. The Club on behalf of the Player must, by 1pm of the next working
day following their game, notify The Association in writing (by fax or e-mail - Fax 020
7745 5777 or e-mail Disciplinary@TheFA.com) of their intention to submit a claim.
( By 1pm on the second working day following the incident, the Players and Club must
submit in writing to The Association the evidence upon which the claim is founded,
together with the relevant fee. Where possible, a written statement from the Player
responsible for the offence should be supplied. The details must, however, include:
(i) a signed statement by the Player reported by the Referee that he was not
responsible for the offence reported and identifying specifically the name of the
person responsible; and
(ii) a video and/or DVD of the incident.
The relevant fee, to be paid by cheque to The Football Association Limited, for Clubs
in each League is as follows:
FA Premier League £1,500
Football League Championship £750
Football League 1 £500
Football League 2 £350
Football Conference National Division £300
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Quick, let's pass him off as Danny Whittaker!
They'll never know! ;D