Juicy fines against Ajoie coach Wohlwend: this way the Swiss competition will soon be germ-free

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In the past, the National League had taken a relaxed approach to excessive emotion. Fully aware. Ultimately, it makes the competition interesting when everyone doesn’t act like monastery students and there is life around. Only when someone made discriminatory statements was action taken. Just like ZSC coach Marc Crawford in February, when he used the anti-gay term ‘cocksucker’ against referee Kaukokari.

But now they have been caught up in the spirit of the times and are heading towards a germ-free competition. First, Daniel Winnik (Servette) was suspended for resisting the referees and waving a white headscarf. And now Ajoie coach Christian Wohlwend was fined 5,300 francs for his embarrassing but ultimately harmless outburst against Fribourg coach Christian Dubé.

It was league CEO Denis Vaucher who filed proceedings against Wohlwend and demanded sanctions.

“Not malicious, just unprofessional”

In their statement, Ajoie and Wohlwend emphasize that Dubé also shouted and: “Even though the suspect’s behavior does not make a good impression at first glance, it does not contain any discriminatory, unethical or unsportsmanlike statements.”

Wohlwend was scolded for violating the principles of conduct, which require everyone involved to behave “professionally, honestly, politely, loyally, with integrity, fairness and in a sportsmanlike manner.” Deputy single judge Reto Annen states in his judgment: “Certainly as a trainer and coach, on the one hand, he is a leader towards his team. On the other hand, he must also be a role model for the outside world, for fans, media and sponsors.”

Wohlwend was reminded of his duties a year and a half ago, when the then HCD coach was fined 4,400 francs for throwing a bottle at the referee three times. “An experienced trainer and coach at this level can be expected to easily control his nerves.” Annen’s judgment further reads: “The suspect’s conduct should not be regarded as malicious, but rather as exemplary and unprofessional.”

In the past, emotions were allowed

In the past, the league did not intervene when emotions flared. For example, the attack of the then SCB striker Chris DiDomenico in front of the dressing room against Biel’s Yannick Rathgeb last season or the tantrum of the then ZSC coach Rikard Grönborg against John Fust (Lausanne) two years ago under the motto “Emotions are part of it” went unpunished .

But now the competition is in danger of becoming clinical. Because anyone who fails to control their emotions or provokes them will now be held accountable. Each.

Source : Blick