Chester City v Bury, 12 December 2006

On Thursday 28 December, an appeal board upheld the decision of an FA Cup sub-committee, taken on 20 December, to expel Bury from this season's FA Cup for fielding an ineligible player in this game. This relates to the appearance of Steve Turnbull, who was on loan at Bury from Hartlepool United. Bury selected him without receiving the required permission from Hartlepool United and lodging that permission with the Football Association, which constitutes a breach of FA Cup rules. Bury also failed to comply with the required timescales for registration of players for the FA Cup. Chester City were reinstated and will play Ipswich Town in the Third Round. They will also receive the prize fund payment due to Second Round winners. FA Challenge Cup RULE 15 (PROVISIONS CONCERNING PLAYERS) (j) Temporary (loan) Transfers (i) A player on a temporary (loan) transfer is ineligible to compete in the Challenge Cup Competition unless permission to do so is given by the lending Club in writing and a copy is received by The Association by 12 noon on the Friday prior to the date fixed for playing the Round. Any permissions must clearly state that the player has approval to play in the Challenge Cup Competition.