FA’s chief executive James Johnson and Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson didn’t know about Sam Kerr’s incident with police in London until the rest of the world found out on Tuesday morning.
, with chief executive James Johnson and Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson both admitting they only learnt of the charge when they woke up on Tuesday morning.
Sources familiar with the matter, who were not authorised to speak publicly, said FA officials were annoyed they were not informed earlier, and subject to the legal process unfolding in the United Kingdom, Kerr may face further sanctions based on the federation’s code of conduct. FA chief executive James Johnson, South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas and Matildas striker Michelle Heyman at the Adelaide press event on Tuesday.Kerr’s Australian-based manager, Niki White, declined to comment when asked why FA were not told sooner.“The first time I ever heard about it was this morning,” he said. “Obviously was surprised. I can’t comment on the offence because it’s a legal matter at this point.
Gustavsson did not directly answer questions about whether Kerr should remain as captain of the national team. Steph Catley has been leading the Matildas in her absence, while Ellie Carpenter and Emily van Egmond were elevated as vice captains once it became apparent Kerr’s injury would likely rule her out of the Olympics.“If you look at the attention that this team has gotten over the last little bit less than a year ...
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