Football

Agent Collymore charged by FA

From correspondents in London
October 04, 2006

FOOTBALL agent Charles Collymore has been charged with a breach of Football Association rules, while another agent, Saif Rubie, has had his licence suspended, the FA said overnight.

A third agent, Ian Elliott, has been warned about his future conduct in a series of disciplinary decisions announced by the ruling body on its Web site.

The moves come a day after an English Premier League inquiry into allegations of corruption by agents, managers and clubs delivered its interim report, calling for more time to investigate 39 transfers that needed further scrutiny.

The FA, which is responsible for policing the activities of agents in the English game, said Collymore had been charged for allegedly touting Luton Town player Enoch Showunmi to Millwall without Luton's knowledge or consent.

He has also been charged with a rule breach by allegedly representing Showunmi without a written representation contract or that he allegedly did not lodge such a contract with the FA.

Collymore has until October 17 to reply to the charges.

Part of the evidence against him has been provided by Luton manager Mike Newell, the FA said, adding that Newell had made a further claim which they are also investigating.

Rubie, who was also fined £600 ($1518), was charged with failing to provide information on request, a breach of FA rules.

Details had been asked of his management company, his professional indemnity insurance and the Annual Declaration Form which licensed agents have to submit.

Rubie will be suspended until the information is provided.

Elliott was warned after admitting failing to lodge his representation contract with Sunderland player Grant Leadbitter.

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