Dynamic coach under temporary ban for a casual match
In a surprising turn of events, Thomas Stamm, the head coach of Dynamo Dresden, has been handed a one-match stadium ban by the German Football Association (DFB) sports court. The ban comes following an incident during a preseason friendly match against SV Ried on July 5th.
During the match, Stamm was seen protesting vehemently to the referee about repeated fouls against his player Jonas Oehmichen. Despite the specific details of his criticism not being disclosed, Stamm stepped about half a meter onto the field without permission, an action that led the referee to show him a red card.
As a result of his unsportsmanlike conduct, Stamm has been barred from accessing the inner areas of the stadium, including dressing rooms and player tunnels, starting 30 minutes before kickoff and lasting until 30 minutes after the final whistle of the next friendly match. He will, however, be allowed on the sidelines for the second division league start but not for the next friendly match.
Stamm, who was the coach of the Second Division promotion team at the time of the incident, has accepted the ruling without contest, making it legally binding. The ban does not affect any other matches or competitions for him or Dynamo Dresden, beyond the specified time frame of the next friendly.
It's important to note that the ban extends to areas such as the stadium, locker rooms, player tunnel, and dressing room corridor. During this time, Stamm is also forbidden from having contact with his team.
The match between Dynamo Dresden and SV Ried ended in a score of 3:1, with the ban not influencing the outcome of the game. The incident occurred during a test game, and this is the first time such a punishment has been imposed on Stamm in his coaching career.
This ban marks a significant moment in the career of Thomas Stamm, who will have to navigate this challenge while leading his team in the upcoming season. The Dynamo Dresden faithful will be eagerly awaiting his return to the sidelines after serving his ban.
During the incident, Stamm's disagreement with the referee over repeated fouls against his player wasn't limited to just verbal protests; he stepped onto the field without permission, an action commonly seen in sports such as American football but not in traditional football (soccer). Accustomed to sports analysis, Stamm might find it challenging to strategize from the sidelines, given the ban on accessing the inner areas of the stadium, especially during the next friendly match, even though he'll be allowed on the sidelines for the second division league start.
