Shaun Goater has laid bare his "huge disappointment" at being overlooked for the Bermuda Hogges' coach's position.

The Hogges' co-owner had thrown his hat into the ring to become the team's boss for the coming Premier Development League (PDL) season but the Bermuda Football Association (BFA), who have full control over team affairs, have opted for Scott Morton instead.

Goater yesterday wished Morton and his players good fortune for their coming campaign but hinted he could take over the reins next season when the BFA's agreement with the Hogges expires.

"I'm hugely disappointed with the (BFA's) decision," said the North Village coach, whose name had been put forward for the job by his fellow co-owners, Paul Scope and Kyle Lightbourne.

"Life goes on and I wish Scott and the players all of the best for the coming season.

"Next year I can coach the Hogges. I'm still one of the franchise's owners. The Hogges' agreement with the BFA is for one year with an extension option, so we'll see what happens.

"My role this season will now certainly be in an off-field capacity. A number of things still have to be discussed."

Yesterday's confirmation that Bermuda Under-23 coach Scott Morton would be taking charge of the Hogges this season came as no surprise with The Royal Gazette revealing he was the BFA's chosen man nearly a month ago.

He will be assisted by the national academy staff which includes technical director Derek Broadley, youth director Devarr Boyles, former national team coach Gary Darrell and ex-Bermuda skipper Maurice Lowe.

The BFA have always made it clear that the Hogges coach had to be willing to work within the national academy, a role Goater has absolutely no interest in taking.

It is not the first time Goater has been snubbed by the BFA.

Yesterday he revealed his application for the youth director's position had been turned down, while his request to be considered for the vacant senior national team coach's post had not been met with a favourable response.

"I've applied for a number of positions at the BFA and have either been turned down or told there is no position, only for there to be a position available a few months later," said Goater, who won the Dudley Eve and Friendship Trophy with Village this season.

"I applied to become the youth director which I didn't get, and I applied to become the national team coach but was told there was no current position available.

"I've no desire to coach within the national academy, none at all. I'll now devote all my energy into my coaching at North Village."

The BFA were granted full control of coaching and player selection following a joint decision with the Hogges ' co-owners to join the PDL from the USL-D2.

As the national Under-23 coach, Morton had always been the most likely candidate with the majority of the Hogges' squad to be selected from that age group.

Morton spent time harnessing his knowledge at Clairfontaine – France's national football centre – and made his name locally coaching Dandy Town and Village.

During his time at the Rams he won back-to-back Premier Divisions, the FA Cup, two Charity Cups and the Friendship Trophy.

Hogges will play in the Eastern Conference Mid Atlantic Division of the PDL this season.

Their opening game is against Reading United at the National Sports Centre (NSC) on Friday, May 28.