Ex-EFL participant will get four-year soccer ban for sexual assaults on teaching course

Former Wycombe Wanderers and Millwall defender Danny Senda has been banned from soccer for 4 years over two sexual assaults.

Senda, 42, admitted two costs of misconduct from the Football Association, who mentioned he was “deeply sorry” to the pair of feminine victims. He was on an abroad teaching course when the incidents occurred final yr.

The FA’s written report states Senda was in a bar when the ladies entered with a small group. He’s mentioned to have pulled the primary complainant in the direction of him, placing one arm over her shoulder and the opposite down the entrance of her shorts.

When Senda was pushed by her and requested “what the f*** are you doing”, he replied: “You’re f***ing coming back to my room.” She moved away after being left “shocked and stunned”.

It was then that Senda approached the second complainant and positioned his palms on her breasts. He additionally instructed her “you’re coming back to mine tonight”, with each girls then leaving the bar.

Senda, who made 277 league appearances for Wycombe earlier than additionally representing Millwall, Torquay, Bristol Rovers and Barnet, was assistant supervisor of League One aspect Charlton Athletic on the time.

His behaviour was described as “criminal sexual assault” by the unbiased FA fee that issued his ban. The girls determined to not make a authorized grievance, and UK authorities haven’t any jurisdiction within the matter.

They as an alternative reported it to the course leaders, who requested Senda go away instantly. He requested to satisfy with them to apologise earlier than flying house, which the ladies agreed to earlier than a proper grievance was made to the FA.

Senda didn’t deny the accusations however mentioned he had no recollection of committing the offences, citing his extreme consumption of alcohol. He was initially in line for a six-year suspension, however that was diminished on account of his early request for forgiveness.

An FA spokesperson mentioned: “Women deserve to be involved in professional football without the fear of any form of abuse. This was a shocking case, and we investigated the very serious allegations as soon as we were made aware of them.

“We thank the victims for reporting the incidents to us, and supporting the investigation through to its conclusion, and we are deeply sorry that they endured such a terrible experience.

“The behaviour shown by Daniel Senda in June 2023 will not be tolerated. We will investigate all allegations of sexual assault in a football environment which are reported to us – usually working with the police, but in this case, the incidents happened overseas so were not within the jurisdiction of UK law-enforcement.

“We hope that the very lengthy ban serves as a strong deterrent, and a clear signal that women in football will be supported and protected and offenders will be severely punished.”