A former women’s football coach has been slammed with a 12-year ban after being found guilty of sending graphic images and making sexually charged comments to players and a colleague.
Explicit Messages and Shocking Abuse Exposed
Ryan Hamilton, the ex-manager of Sutton Coldfield Town Women, used Snapchat and WhatsApp to send explicit photos of himself, including images of his genitals and videos of masturbation. Even worse, he suggested having sex with players in places like the changing room, an FA disciplinary panel revealed.
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The damning details came to light in an official FA report following a misconduct hearing last month. Hamilton flatly denied the allegations, but the evidence told a different story.
Multiple Complaints and Bullying Management Style
Five women — including four players — reported Hamilton’s behaviour to the Birmingham County FA in October 2024. They provided what the panel called “credible and compelling evidence” spanning two years. Hamilton quit the club the month after the complaints emerged.
