Controversial PHC assistant coach Jack Castle has appealed against a six-month ban on the grounds he was treated unfairly during a November 6 club disciplinary hearing in which he faced charges of "disorderly conduct" towards senior club officials at a Warwick bar.

The outspoken coach is alleged to have sworn at club executives Mark Wade, Sandra Bean and Patricia Seymour and thrown a drink in the faces of the latter two at Warwick Lanes – PHC's makeshift's clubhouse – just hours after Zebras slumped to 2-1 loss to Dandy Town last month.

Castle, who has declined to speak on record, contends that multiple constitutional irregularities took place that "flawed" the entire disciplinary process and denied him a fair trial.

It is understood that the disciplinary committee that dealt with the matter only consisted of two members (Mark Wade and Micheal Trott) when, according to the club's constitution, "all Standing Committees shall consist of not less than three (3) ordinary financial members, including the Chairperson who shall be chosen by the President."

It has been revealed that Seymour, Bean and Wade – who were all directly involved in the alleged October 19 incident – were allowed to participate in an executive vote that ultimately decided Castle's fate.

When contacted yesterday, Castle would only state: "My appeal is based on constitutional due process. I don't agree with the process in which the executive dealt with this matter."

In a letter highlighting Castle's actions during last month's alleged incident, long-serving executive Bean, wrote: "On Sunday October 19, 2008 at approx. (approximately) 8.15 p.m. I was at the 13th Frame (Warwick Lanes) having an enjoyable evening with my fellow PHC members and fans.

"I was sitting on a stool near the bar. In walks Jack Castle. He came up to the bar (and) ordered a drink. He (Castle) proceeded to say, looking in the direction of Ms Seymour and myself . . . fu** Butch (Chris Furbert jr), fu** Mark (Mark Wade) and fu** your kangaroo committee, take me before your committee so I could walk out on you again.

"After that he threw a drink in Ms Seymour's face and my face. Security came an (and) escorted him out off (of) the club (Warwick Lanes)."

PHC disciplinary chairman Trott officially notified Castle of his committee's ruling on November 13.

"I have been directed to inform you that as a result of reports submitted and an inquiry conducted for the above incident (incident at the Warwick Bowl 13th Frame on October 19) your behaviour has been brought into question.The following charge has been laid against you: disorderly conduct – throwing a drink on Ms Pat Seymour," he wrote.

"As a consequence of the above, an Executive Meeting was held on the 12th November, 2008 where the disciplinary committee presented its findings and recommendations. Based on the reports and inquiry it is our determination by an Executive vote that you have committed these charges.

"You 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 all Pembroke Hamilton Club affiliations for a peroid of 6 (six) months commencing on the 14th of November and ending on the 14th of April, 2009.

"The Pembroke Hamilton Club Constitution offers you a Right of Appeals process. Please be advised you are to turn in all property that belongs to the Pembroke Hamilton Club by the 18th November, 2008."

Castle has since informed PHC officials of his intended appeal, which, according to reliable sources, could be heard before the end of the week.

PHC vice- president Wade has declined to speak on the matter.