JUNIOR COACH BANNED UNTIL 2019

A soccer coach accused of striking a teen who thumped his son at a junior match is banned until 2019.

A Football Gold Coast hearing banned the Mudgeeraba assistant coach from coaching until December 31, 2018. The teen he hit who ran on from the sideline was banned from playing for two months. Mudgeeraba and Ormeau’s clubs are on a good behaviour bonds for 12 months with any breaches risking a $3000 fine. The match result between the Mudgeeraba and Ormeau under 15 sides was voided despite Mudgeeraba leading. The Mudgeeraba coach and club are appealing all three aspects of the decision.