FFA refuse to release crucial Stajcic documents

The controversial sacking of former Matildas boss Alen Stajcic is yet again in the limelight, with reports Football Federation Australia is refusing to supply their own compliance committee with documents which show why the popular national team coach was abruptly axed.

The Australian newspaper obtained correspondence between FFA chief executive David Gallop and FFA Compliance Committee chairman Greg Griffin over the documents.

Griffin requested the documents last week for his committee which were established as part of last year’s Australian football governance reform to oversee the FFA’s complaint handling procedures.

Gallop rejected Griffin’s request on behalf of the FFA Board claiming there had been no complaints involved in Stajcic’s termination.

“The basis upon which you have sought access to confidential board documents is therefore in the respectful view of the FFA board misconceived,’’ Gallop wrote in correspondence obtained by the Australian.

In this correspondence, Griffin clearly expresses his disdain with Gallop's decision vowing to fight for the documents to be released.

“To be blunt, I find your response not only unacceptable but dismissive of what are entirely proper matters raised,’’ Mr Griffin said.

“I think the board has made a serious error in judgment but it is not one that cannot be addressed and remedied. I therefore urge the board members to reconsider the position they have taken.’’

The FFA has maintained Stajcic was sacked solely for football reason and not for any misconduct during his time as Matildas manager.

Criticism of Stajcic’s untimely axing, only five months out from the Women’s World Cup, has resurfaced after the Matildas slumped to a 2-1 defeat against Italy in their first match at the tournament on Sunday.

The documents Griffin is seeking would reveal the main discussion points of the board ahead of the controversial vote behind Stajcic’s ousting.


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Published 11 June 2019 10:35am
Source: SBS The World Game


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