by Craig Smith 11, May 2011
David Johnson has been sacked as head coach at Fremantle CBC Football club.
The move comes after a winless opening month for the club’s top side, and rumours of an apparent rift between the senior playing group and the coach.
The decision to move Mr Johnson on, was made following the side’s 72 point loss to University Football club on Saturday.
The news was to be made official to the playing group before Tuesday’s training session.
However the information was leaked and posted on a popular football gossip website putting the club in an embarrassing position.
“It was pretty ugly, the way that it was handled," said vice-captain Aiden Vinci.
“You never like to see anybody go through something like that. (Mr Johnson) was pretty shattered.
"At the end of the day we are ready to move forward as a club and looking forward to the game on Saturday," he said.
“The playing group supports the committee’s decision to move the coach on," said Vinci.
“Whether there was or wasn’t a rift between us, the decision has been made and now we move on from here."
Luke Preston, a committee member of Fremantle CBC, declined to comment on the sacking of Mr Johnson.
Life member, former player and favourite son, Clint Testa has been appointed as the new senior coach.
“He knows a lot about the game, connects well with his players, and is one of the most passionate people you will ever meet," said former East Fremantle player, Sean Holland.
“He has coached the Colts to three grand finals in six years, a record which speaks for itself," said Mr Holland.
Fremantle CBC is currently sitting last on the premiership ladder with no wins.
The club faces the prospect of being demoted to B grade next year, unless they can pull themselves out of the bottom two positions.
They take on the ninth placed Wesley Curtin this Saturday at Morris Buzzacott Oval.
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