Controversial coach Jack Castle has had a two-month ban for "disorderly conduct" quashed on a technicality by a Pembroke Hamilton Club (PHC) appeals committee – for the second time.

The committee ruled earlier this week that senior PHC executive Michael Trott had violated the club's constitution by appointing himself as chairman of the disciplinary committee that dealt with Castle's case before "re-instating" the former Zebras defender "to all duties".

As an executive officer, Trott should never have been directly involved in the disciplinary hearing process, according to the committee.

"His (Trott's) appointment to the disciplinary committee is in violation of Article XII Section Two, which states: 'All Standing Committees shall be approved by the executive committee and shall consists of not less than three ordinary financial members, including the chairperson who shall be chosen by the president, thus making the hearing unconstitutional and void'," read a statement on behalf of appeals committee members Kevin Dill, Stephen Trott and Quinton Ming.

"The Appeals Committee, upon reviewing the written appeal of Mr.Jack Castle on December 15, 2008, finds that Mr.Micheal Trott is considered to be a member of the executive committee.

"In lieu of these findings, we (appeals committee), rule on this day, December 17, 2008, to uphold Mr.Castle's appeal and he be re-instated to all duties and only be charged for time served.

"All other charges will be dismissed entirely without further penalty for lack of due process and that the disciplinary committee and the executive committee conclude these proceedings and cease from further hearings of this matter against Mr.Castle."

Castle was originally served a six-month ban last month for allegedly throwing a drink in the face of club executive Pat Seymour at a Warwick bar on the night of October 19.

However, that ruling was also overturned with Castle summoned to re-appear before the disciplinary committee to face the same charge of disorderly conduct.

"You (Castle) have demonstrated a lack of judgement, responsibility and accountability in the role which the Pembroke Hamilton Club has charged you and your conduct is so serious that it has to suspend you from coaching responsibilities for a period of two months," stated PHC executive Trott.

When contacted yesterday, Castle publicly apologised for his alleged transgressions which landed him in hot water with the PHC hierarchy.

"I apologise to Pat (Seymour), the team and our loyal fans," he said. "I wish this incident never happened, but it did. Now I think it would be in the best interest of the club for all of us to get over it and move on."

Responding to questions alluding to his successful appeal, Castle declared: "I feel that I have made a point that the disciplinary committee violated the proceedings. Had they not violated the club's constitution this matter would not have reached this far."

Earlier this week it emerged that Hamilton Parish were keen on having former assistant national coach Castle, who has contemplated leaving PHC, join their ranks.

However, Castle said yesterday he had yet to take up Parish's offer – and had not yet ruled out remaining at PHC as Kyle Lightbourne's deputy.

"I haven't committed myself to Parish, and a lot did hinge upon my appeal," he added.

"I wouldn't mind staying on at PHC, but that now depends on what stance the club take from here."