But the three-man independent disciplinary committee, which was chaired by Lorne Crerar (Scotland) and included Jeff Probyn and BobTaylor (both England), heard the citation and found O'Connell guilty of punching.
Founder and director BobTaylor explained that the vast majority of business plans they receive are rejected as unsuitable, but when a proposition seems viable they will be signed up and given the opportunity to polish and publicise their investment.