No Stajcic sacking probe

FFA chief executive David Gallop has ruled out any inquiry into the controversial sacking of former Matildas coach Alen Stajcic.

The sacked coach, and others, have called for an inquiry into January’s axing with Stajcic claiming he was terminated without cause just five months before the women’s World Cup in France.

The FFA dumped Stajcic following an internal review they claimed revealed a “toxic” team culture and issues with fat-shaming and homophobic remarks.

Stajcic has denied the allegations levelled at him.

Sitting alongside Stajcic’s replacement Ante Milicic in a press conference in Brisbane yesterday, Gallop said the FFA board was happy with the decision they had taken.

“The board has said they have made a decision,” Gallop said. “There won’t be a review of the decision.”

While the decision itself will not be reviewed, the handling of the matter by the FFA executive including Gallop and head of national performance Luke Casserly will be looked at. Gallop said speculation about his future was part of being a national sporting body executive.

“I’m fully committed to the role. Week-in, week-out you are in a position where what you do is reviewed,” he said.

“We’re all used to that. Luke included.”