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Friday, October 20, 2006

Kosmina cops 4 game ban

Adelaide United coach John Kosmina was suspended for six matches for violent conduct, with two of those suspended on condition of future good behaviour.

It was the biggest punishment handed out in the A-League's short history as the Football Federation Australia disciplinary panel moved to stamp out a repeat of the conflict between player and official.

The Reds boss was banned after he was bowled over by Melbourne Victory captain Kevin Muscat. Kosmina retaliated by bouncing back to his feet and grabbing Muscat by the throat.

How the FFA can allow Muscat to escape punishment for his role is beyond belief.

There was absolutely no need for Muscat to make contact with Kosmina. All he had to do was turn to referee Matthew Breeze and ask can we add on some time for time wasting, which Kosmina wasn;t doing, or ask his boss to lodge a complaint to the FFA about Kosmina’s actions.

The fact he decided he would have a “free shot” at bowling over Kosmina is simply unacceptable, unless of course you are at the FFA.

posted by Footballer at Kosmina cops 4 game ban

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