Sorry to keep harping on about this, but upon further investigation the Appeal panel is set up by the FA and is Chaired by a member of the FA Council (which is their governing body) - the rules governing it are the FA's. It would appear that the FL deal with the administration. It is like saying that the Court Clerks are responsible for the judge's decision.

So basically it's a complete fob off and now they're lying.

Now Stateside and watching soccer y'all.