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January 22, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Former FIFA referee Howard Stennett was on Thursday suspended from all refereeing duties with immediate effect and until 31 December 2009. Stennett was deemed to have brought the game into disrepute following his attack on a spectator during a Digicel Premier League game between Reno and Arnett Gardens at Frome on Sunday January 11, 2009.
The recommendation to suspend Stennett was made by the joint Jamaica Football Federation Referees and Competitions Committees following a hearing. That decision was upheld by the Jamaica Football Federation.
Among the factors considered in reaching the decisions taken against Stennett are the fact that the written report submitted by both the Match Commissioner and Stennett did not warrant the actions taken by Stennett (physical abuse of a spectator). The behavior was viewed as an extreme case of poor judgment which compromised his credibility and brought the sport into disrepute.
Additionally, he was considered to have breached procedure and protocol when he publicly debated this matter on radio days after the incident was reported in the media. His conduct at the hearing was viewed as disrespectful and his actions and statements indicated a lack of remorse.
Stennett has a history of indiscretions while on duty and bringing the game into disrepute. One such indiscretion led to his removal from the FIFA list by the previous administration.
He will become eligible for re-registration and re-certification as a referee on January 1, 2010. He was informed of the decisions orally and in writing.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Former FIFA referee Howard Stennett was on Thursday suspended from all refereeing duties with immediate effect and until 31 December 2009. Stennett was deemed to have brought the game into disrepute following his attack on a spectator during a Digicel Premier League game between Reno and Arnett Gardens at Frome on Sunday January 11, 2009.
The recommendation to suspend Stennett was made by the joint Jamaica Football Federation Referees and Competitions Committees following a hearing. That decision was upheld by the Jamaica Football Federation.
Among the factors considered in reaching the decisions taken against Stennett are the fact that the written report submitted by both the Match Commissioner and Stennett did not warrant the actions taken by Stennett (physical abuse of a spectator). The behavior was viewed as an extreme case of poor judgment which compromised his credibility and brought the sport into disrepute.
Additionally, he was considered to have breached procedure and protocol when he publicly debated this matter on radio days after the incident was reported in the media. His conduct at the hearing was viewed as disrespectful and his actions and statements indicated a lack of remorse.
Stennett has a history of indiscretions while on duty and bringing the game into disrepute. One such indiscretion led to his removal from the FIFA list by the previous administration.
He will become eligible for re-registration and re-certification as a referee on January 1, 2010. He was informed of the decisions orally and in writing.
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