Mike Valkanis facing lengthy ban after A-League tirade Michael Valkanis is ordered off the pitch by by referee Jarred Gillett during Adelaide United's 1-0 win over Melbourne Victory. ADELAIDE United coach Mike Valkanis faces a potential six-match ban after he was sent off during Friday's feisty 1-0 win over Melbourne Victory at Hindmarsh Stadium. But it's not the first time Valkanis has faced a lengthy suspension. Football Federation Australia's independent match review panel will make a decision tonight on whether Valkanis faces the mandatory one-match suspension for being sent off or whether the former Reds skipper deserves to cool his heels for longer. Valkanis was told by referee Jarrad Gillett to exit the bench after he appeared to dispute an incident when Iain Ramsay was floored by Victory keeper Nathan Coe just before the break. Gillett didn't flinch after the clash of bodies, which appeared to be legal, but when Ramsay was issued a caution after he chased down the official to dispute the non-decision it looked like Valkanis was incensed. Seconds later the fourth official Regis Queffelec appeared to summon Gillett before Valkanis was expelled. He was then forced to watch the second half from the stands without communication to the bench while his assistant Sergio Melta took charge. Valkanis initially faced a six-match ban in 2007 for bringing the game into disrepute. He was then suspended for three matches after the infamous grand final incident where Reds senior players were cited for poor sportsmanship after Victory belted Adelaide 6-0 at the Docklands. Former Reds players, ex-captain Ross Aloisi, Carl Veart and Valkanis all received three-match bans after the Victory shellacking. Aloisi was later moved out of the club while Valkanis was forced to make a written and verbal apology to the match officials and FFA.