Wayne Hennessey has had a charge against him for an alleged breach of FA Rule E3 dismissed by an Independent Regulatory Commission.
It was alleged that a gesture he made, which was captured by a photograph and posted on social media, was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute, contrary to FA Rule E3(1). It was further alleged that this constituted an ‘aggravated breach’, which is defined in FA Rule E3(2), as it included reference to ethnic origin and/or race and/or religion and/or belief.
At an extensive hearing FA yesterday, the charge was dismissed.