Cup News Today - Ipswich Town News
Town will learn later today whether they will face Bury or Chester in the third round of the FA Cup. Bury won last week's replay but they face an FA inquiry after fielding an ineligible player.
The Shakers had received only verbal not the required written permission from Hartlepool for loanee Stephen Turnbull to play in the replay. The midfielder started the game and played for 80 minutes before being replaced.
Bury, who face either a fine or expulsion from the competition, have announced the addition of former FA compliance officer Graham Bean to their team for the inquiry: "Graham has extensive knowledge of the football industry's rules, regulations and disciplinary procedures and has been involved in many high profile investigations and disciplinary hearings in recent years.
"He has over 20 years investigative experience, both as a police officer and within the football industry.
"This professional expertise will enable the club's case to be prepared to the highest standards."
The club have refused the resignation of the employee responsible for making what could be a very costly error.
Bury made a similar error last season when Sheffield United's Colin Morrison was fielded in a league game after his loan had expired. Then the FA deducted a point and a £5,000 fine was suspended, something which could to be activated by today's hearing.
Depending on the result of the inquiry, Town will travel to either Gigg Lane or the Deva Stadium on Saturday, 6th January.
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