Four local FIFA referees banned
Four local FIFA approved Referees will have to wait for one year before they can officiate in football matches under the auspicies of FIFA, CONCACAF and CFU.
The four include Timothy Hazelwood, Roger Gurley, Andrew Bramble and Clemroy Francois.{{more}}
Their ban came following their performance in a World Cup CONCACAF Qualifier first round second -leg match in St. Lucia, June 20, in which Panama beat the host 4-0.
According to a release from CONCACAFâs Secretary, Chuck Blazer, the Vincentian quartetâs âperformance level dropped far below their standard required for such eventââ.
The release also referred to the Vincentiansâ, âpoor personal presentation at the technical meeting.â
The ban means that St. Vincent and the Grenadines will not be represented by referees at the regional or international level for that period, as the four form the cadre of accredited officials. In accordance with FIFAâs decisions, all match officials are drawn from one country.
When the four came under scrutiny, Gurley was the Referee, with Bramble and Francois as his assistants, and Hazelwood, the fourth official.
Gurley and Hazelwood are the only two approved referees.
Gurley has officiated at the finals of Copa de Caribe Cup. Last monthâs match was Francoisâ first international since his name had reappeared on FIFAâS list. His name was removed from the 2002-2003 list.
He has been the most recognised local official, having done Gold Cup Finals, and Olympic Qualifiers.