Twelve-year ban for 'misogynistic' women's coach

"Ex-Sutton Coldfield Town Women's boss Ryan Hamilton used social media platforms Snapchat and WhatsApp to send pictures of his genitals as well as videos of himself masturbating, while telling the women directly that he wanted to have sex in places such as the changing room. It was also said he adopted a "verbally aggressive and bullying management style", which saw him "belittling and humiliating" people to the point they no longer wished to play for the fourth-tier side."

"The FA's regulatory commission said Hamilton, who denied acting inappropriately, had "shown no introspection, contrition or remorse" and "seems to have absolutely no insight into the effect of his conduct". Five women, including four players, came forward to report his behaviour to the Birmingham County FA in October 2024 with what was described as "credible and compelling evidence" covering a two-year period."

"It was found Hamilton, who left the club in November 2024, sent a colleague photographs of his penis via Snapchat while also using words to the effect of "you must be good company at night" followed by a wink emoji. Going on to outline further incidents, the panel said one woman, referred to as Player A, was kissed in her car by Hamilton at the end of a club presentation evening."

Ryan Hamilton, former Sutton Coldfield Town Women's coach, received a 12-year ban from football after repeatedly sending explicit images and videos of himself to players and a member of staff. Hamilton used Snapchat and WhatsApp to send pictures of his genitals and videos of himself masturbating while proposing sexual encounters in locations including the changing room. Five women, including four players, reported his behaviour to Birmingham County FA with credible and compelling evidence spanning two years. The FA regulatory commission found Hamilton adopted a verbally aggressive, bullying management style that belittled and humiliated people, causing some to stop playing for the fourth-tier side. The commission concluded he showed no remorse or insight into his conduct. Hamilton denied acting inappropriately.

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