13.01.2025 09:50
An incident that shook the football world occurred in Wales. Amlwch Town's head coach, Robert Williams-Jones, punched a young assistant referee, knocking him to the ground during a match in which his team lost 8-0. The incident took place in April during a match between Amlwch Town and Penrhyndeudraeth.
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An incident that shook the football world occurred in Wales. Amlwch Town's head coach Robert Williams-Jones (43) punched a young assistant referee, knocking him to the ground during a match in which his team lost 8-0.
The incident took place in April during a match between Amlwch Town and Penrhyndeudraeth. Just 15 minutes into the match, Williams-Jones, frustrated with the young Penrhyn player serving as the assistant referee, suddenly punched the referee. The moment of the attack was captured on camera, showing the assistant referee falling to the ground.
Williams-Jones, who appeared in court, admitted to the charge of assault. The Caernarfon Magistrates' Court sentenced the coach to 24 weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months. He was also ordered to complete 150 hours of community service and to pay £1,000 in compensation to the victim.
Penrhyndeudraeth FC's head coach Riccardo Pellegrino stated, "Despite this unfortunate incident, our players displayed exemplary behavior on the field." Amlwch Town announced that they had parted ways with Williams-Jones following the incident.
The incident caused a significant stir on social media, and the Football Association of Wales has launched an investigation into the matter. Federation officials announced that security measures both on and off the field would be increased to prevent similar incidents from occurring.
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