Football Federation Australia (FFA) determined today that Western Sydney Wanderers FC’s player, Mitch Nichols, breached the FFA National Code of Conduct (the Code) by his actions after the Hyundai A-League Semi-Final match between Western Sydney Wanderers FC and Brisbane Roar FC on 24 April 2016.
Nichols made an offensive gesture to the crowd after the completion of the match. Â
Nichols was asked to make a submission to FFA in response to the allegation by 5pm Wednesday, 4 May 2016.
FFA determined to sanction Nichols with a $1,000 fine. In determining the sanction, FFA took into account that Nichols:
·         accepted that his conduct was unacceptable; and
·         is remorseful and apologetic for his conduct.
In addition, FFA has warned Nichols that any further breach of the Code could result in more severe sanctions being applied.
Nichols has 7 business days to appeal FFA’s determination, should he wish to do so.
