After sending the first player off, for squaring up to one of his opponents and using abusive language towards him, the referee then sent the Field Squadron’s ‘keeper off, for using foul and abusive language on the court in instructing one of his own players how to stop another member of the opposition.With two players sent off, the referee then took all the players off the Fort Regent court for a five minute cooling-off period, but the abuse continued during that time.Hamon was left with no option but to abandon the game and report the incident to the disciplinary committee.John Gasston, disciplinary secretary, said: ‘We had a report from the referee after the match.
Two players, Reg Robson and Steve Mandel were charged, and the Field Squadron were also charged on their own, for bringing the game into disrepute.’Robson replied to our letter, paid his money and he begins his 35 days suspension on Monday.’Despite sending out two letters we have not heard from Mandrel or the Field Squadron.
Until we hear from them, and they pay, the club and the player are suspended sine die.’KPMG were awarded the game – which had only been in progress for ten minutes – and as well as the points were given a 5-0 scoreline.”
