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Vidmar cops suspended fine for outburst
February 18, 2009 - 7:14PM
Adelaide United coach Aurelio Vidmar has escaped serious penalty from A-League authorities for his now-infamous post-match rant in which he slammed his club.
Vidmar has been given a suspended fine of $2,000 for breaching soccer's national code of conduct, and will only have to pay it if he breaches the code again before or during round nine of next season.
In his post-match media conference following his side's dismal 4-0 major semi-final second leg loss to Melbourne Victory last weekend, Vidmar blamed "politics" for the defeat and labelled Adelaide "a pissant town" in reference to elements he accused of trying to undermine the club.
But Vidmar's previous good record and the fact his outburst was out of character for a coach noted for his cool demeanour were taken into account in determining his penalty, Football Federation Australia said.
"The basis for the suspension of the fine is Vidmar's previously exemplary behaviour, his genuine contrition, and the steps he has taken to apologise for his conduct," the FFA said in a statement.
Vidmar had been named A-League coach of the year just a fortnight earlier.
Adelaide United bosses had forgiven Vidmar for his outburst already, saying on Sunday he had their unconditional support, allowing him to keep his job.
Vidmar had also previously apologised to the people of Adelaide for any offence his remarks may have caused.
The Reds say now the FFA has delivered its verdict, they believe they can put the embarrassment behind them and regroup to get past Queensland Roar in their preliminary final in Adelaide on Saturday night.
"I think it has brought us closer together so that is a dangerous thing for the opposition," midfielder Lucas Pantelis said.
"It has been a tough week but that's all in the past and we're focusing on Saturday's game.
"The most important thing is that the players believe we can do it."
The preliminary final winners will play Melbourne in the grand final at Telstra Dome on February 28.
Meanwhile, Adelaide United's Brazilian midfielder Cassio has been fined $500 for making a rude gesture following his send-off in the major semi-final.
He will still miss the preliminary final because of the automatic one-match ban he received for his send-off, but would be available for the grand final if the Reds qualify.
Vidmar cops suspended fine for outburst
Vidmar cops suspended fine for outburst
February 18, 2009 - 7:14PM
Adelaide United coach Aurelio Vidmar has escaped serious penalty from A-League authorities for his now-infamous post-match rant in which he slammed his club.
Vidmar has been given a suspended fine of $2,000 for breaching soccer's national code of conduct, and will only have to pay it if he breaches the code again before or during round nine of next season.
In his post-match media conference following his side's dismal 4-0 major semi-final second leg loss to Melbourne Victory last weekend, Vidmar blamed "politics" for the defeat and labelled Adelaide "a pissant town" in reference to elements he accused of trying to undermine the club.
But Vidmar's previous good record and the fact his outburst was out of character for a coach noted for his cool demeanour were taken into account in determining his penalty, Football Federation Australia said.
"The basis for the suspension of the fine is Vidmar's previously exemplary behaviour, his genuine contrition, and the steps he has taken to apologise for his conduct," the FFA said in a statement.
Vidmar had been named A-League coach of the year just a fortnight earlier.
Adelaide United bosses had forgiven Vidmar for his outburst already, saying on Sunday he had their unconditional support, allowing him to keep his job.
Vidmar had also previously apologised to the people of Adelaide for any offence his remarks may have caused.
The Reds say now the FFA has delivered its verdict, they believe they can put the embarrassment behind them and regroup to get past Queensland Roar in their preliminary final in Adelaide on Saturday night.
"I think it has brought us closer together so that is a dangerous thing for the opposition," midfielder Lucas Pantelis said.
"It has been a tough week but that's all in the past and we're focusing on Saturday's game.
"The most important thing is that the players believe we can do it."
The preliminary final winners will play Melbourne in the grand final at Telstra Dome on February 28.
Meanwhile, Adelaide United's Brazilian midfielder Cassio has been fined $500 for making a rude gesture following his send-off in the major semi-final.
He will still miss the preliminary final because of the automatic one-match ban he received for his send-off, but would be available for the grand final if the Reds qualify.
Vidmar cops suspended fine for outburst
