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News 29/08/2024

Michael Rawlinson represented the Head Coach of Nottingham Forest FC, Nuno Espírito Santo, as well as defender Neco Williams.

Amina Graham appeared on behalf of The Football Association.

The hearing was held in relation to charges concerning post-match media comments, following Nottingham Forest’s controversial defeat to Everton in April.

Full written reasons in respect of the decision can be found here:

https://www.thefa.com/-/media/files/thefaportal/governance-docs/discipline-cases/2024/the-fa-v-nuno-espirito-santo-and-neco-williams—22-august-2024.ashx

Press coverage concerning the outcome can be found here:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c14zxz3j8nvo

Michael Rawlinson and Amina Graham are members of Chambers’ Sports Law Team.

News 29/08/2024

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