Coach Fenwick, Gray ban slashed

The pair were among a number of football personalities who were slapped with bans and, in Fenwick’s case, an additional fine of $24,000 following a brawl in the November 4 Toyota Classic final between Jabloteh and W Connection at the Manny Ramjohn Stadium, Marabella.

Fenwick was initially hit with a ten-match ban by the T&T Pro League Disciplinary Committee while Gray was handed a six-match suspension. But, after the TTFF Appeals Committee comprising chairman Jack Austin Warner and attorney Om Lalla discussed the matter on November 26, they ruled that Fenwick’s ban was "inconsistent with the provisions for sentence under FIFA’s Disciplinary Code Article 48."

As a result, Fenwick’s suspension was reduced to four matches while his fine was cut in half to $12,000. In Gray’s case, the TTFF found that, in pursuant to FIFA’s Disciplinary Code Article 49, his ban was sliced in half to three games.

Section P 9.5 of the Pro League Rules and Regulations states ‘the decision of the TTFF Appeals Committee shall be final." According to Pro League chairman Larry Romany, "the League considers the matter closed.

"The League remains committed to FIFA’s Disciplinary Code and will continue to take a strong stance to ensure that players, teams and coaches adhere to the highest standards of discipline and fair play," Romany added.