The St. Kitts-Nevis Football Association wishes to inform the general public of the Disciplinary Committee decisions on the premature end to Super League Match; Coury Snapple Conaree FC vs. TDC Newtown United FC – 2nd May, 2009.
The following are the unanimous decisions of the Disciplinary Committee:
Sanctions for Conaree FC players
Mr. Austin Lewis – In addition to the automatic suspensions of:
One (1) match for violation of Rule 10 b), and
Two (2) match suspension for violation of Rule 10 h)
An additional three (3) match suspension is levied for physically assaulting and verbally abusing a match official, for pursuit of a match official despite being restrained. Such action demonstrating clear intent on the part of the player.
A total of six (6) consecutive matches under suspension.
Mr. Andrew Govia – In addition to the automatic suspensions of:
One (1) match for violation of Rule 10 b), and
Two (2) match suspension for violation of Rule 10 h)
An additional one (1) match suspension is levied for the use of profanity
A total of four (4) consecutive matches under suspension.
Mr. Delwayne Delaney – In addition to the automatic suspension of:
One (1) match for violation of Rule 10 b)
An additional one (1) match suspension is levied for re-entering the field of play
A total of two (2) consecutive matches under suspension
Sanctions for Conaree FC Team Officials
Mr. Andy Blanchette – In addition to the automatic suspension of
One (1) match for violation of Rule 10 g)
An additional two (2) match suspension levied for entering the field of play, and for displaying conduct inconsistent with his role as a team official who should be held to a higher standard of behaviour
A total of three (3) consecutive matches under suspension
Mr. David Hobson – In addition to the automatic suspension of:
One (1) match for violation of rule 10 g)
An additionally two (2) match suspension is levied for entering the field of play, and for displaying conduct inconsistent with his role as a team official who should be held at a higher standard of behaviour
A total of three (3) consecutive matches under suspension
Mr. Steadroy Charles – In addition to the automatic suspension of:
Two (2) matches violations of Rule 10 h)
An additionally two (2) match suspension is levied for entering the field of play, and for displaying conduct inconsistent with his role as a team official who should be held to a higher standard of behaviour
A total of four (4) consecutive matches under suspension.
Other Recommendations
In addition to the apology sent to the FA, the Conaree FC should issue additional and separate apologies to the public and its sponsor. The FA should facilitate same through a press conference since the termination of the match attracted media attention.
The SKNFA would like to take this opportunity once more to assure the general public of its continued efforts to ensure their safety at all SKNFA matches.
The SKNFA further reiterates its zero tolerance policy toward any forms of action that may bring the came into disrepute and tarnish the good name of the SKNFA.
The SKNFA will continue to promote FIFA’s spirit of fair play and good sportsmanship in all of its competitions to ensure that the game of football is one that all can enjoy.
