Author name: Kate Slater

A six-month sanction imposed by AFC Bournemouth

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This is the adjudication of the Independent Football Ombudsman (IFO) following a complaint submitted by the Claimant regarding a six-month suspension issued by AFC Bournemouth (the Club) following an incident at the pre-season friendly against Real Sociedad on 9 August 2025. The Claimant disputes the allegation that they used abusive language towards a member of …

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Victim challenge to the reduction of a ban in appeal at Brentford

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The Claimant’s complaint relates to a ban a third-party assailant (the “Assailant”) received from the Club for their role in a physical altercation involving the Claimant and their father during the match against Manchester United, on 30 March 2024 (the “Incident”). The Claimant was unhappy that the Assailant’s ban was reduced from an initial three-years …

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