GCU's Robson Done for Drink Driving
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Gold Coast United's Robson Alves da Silva charged for drink driving <!-- author --> <!--dt><img src="/images/author.jpg" border="0" alt="Greg%20Buckle" /></dt--> By staff writers
<!--strong>Former Australian Captain</strong --> November 19, 2009 <!-- // author --> <!-- // lead story --> <!-- story -->
Gold Coast United chief executive, Clive Mensink, said the player had apologised to the club and was accepting full responsibility.
"Robson realises he has committed a very serious offence and he is both apologetic and embarrassed," Mensink said.
"He will fully accept the punishment handed down by the courts and the club will also be issuing its own sanction on the player.
"We do not in any way condone drink driving and will treat the matter with the seriousness it warrants. We will, however, endeavour to correct his behaviour through education and be supportive of him through that process."
Da Silva's drink-driving offence is the second to hit the A-League this season following Frank Farina's sacking as Brisbane Roar coach in October.
Gold Coast United's Robson Alves da Silva charged for drink driving <!-- author --> <!--dt><img src="/images/author.jpg" border="0" alt="Greg%20Buckle" /></dt--> By staff writers
<!--strong>Former Australian Captain</strong --> November 19, 2009 <!-- // author --> <!-- // lead story --> <!-- story -->
Gold Coast United's Brazilian midfielder, 23-year-old Robson Alves da Silva, has been charged by Queensland Police with a drink-driving offence.
The club confirmed on Thursday that the incident took place in the early hours of Monday after the injured player had been socialising with friends.Gold Coast United chief executive, Clive Mensink, said the player had apologised to the club and was accepting full responsibility.
"Robson realises he has committed a very serious offence and he is both apologetic and embarrassed," Mensink said.
"He will fully accept the punishment handed down by the courts and the club will also be issuing its own sanction on the player.
"We do not in any way condone drink driving and will treat the matter with the seriousness it warrants. We will, however, endeavour to correct his behaviour through education and be supportive of him through that process."
Da Silva's drink-driving offence is the second to hit the A-League this season following Frank Farina's sacking as Brisbane Roar coach in October.
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