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FA Bans Ex–Sutton Coldfield Women’s Manager Ryan Hamilton for 12 Years

An independent panel cited abuse of trust, relying on credible testimony from five women with no sign of remorse from him.

Overview

  • The FA regulatory commission proved 23 of 24 misconduct charges at a paper hearing, leading to the lengthy suspension from all football activity.
  • Hamilton was found to have sent explicit images and a masturbation video via Snapchat and WhatsApp to players and a staff member.
  • Evidence detailed repeated sexual propositions, including talk of a threesome and promises of sex in the club office linked to on‑field performance.
  • The panel said his overtly sexual and bullying behaviour left women feeling humiliated and fearful of being dropped, with one considering quitting the sport.
  • The report noted he cut short an FA interview, failed to provide requested phone material, and offered only bare denials; the conduct spanned May 2022 to November 2024.