GOLD Coast United have sensationally "suspended" coach Miron Bleiberg from tomorrow night's match against Melbourne Heart.

It's believed club owner Clive Palmer was angry with comments made by Bleiberg in relation to the decision to appoint teenager Mitch Cooper captain for the clash against the Heart.

Despite never having played an A-League game, Cooper will wear the captain's armband in the absence of suspended regular skipper Michael Thwaite.

Palmer made the decision to appoint Cooper stand-in skipper.

``So far, Mitch Cooper has had an outstanding football career having represented Australia in the 2011 FIFA U17 World Cup in Mexico where he was named as players' player of the match against Brazil,'' said Palmer, who also backed Cooper to one day captain the Socceroos.

Bleiberg was not at Gold Coast training today but Palmer said the former Roar coach would be back in charge for United's clash next Wednesday night against Central Coast Mariners at Skilled Park.

Club chief executive officer Clive Mensink said the club was disappointed with Bleiberg labelling Cooper's appointment as "ceremonial".

"Clive Palmer took the appointment of Mitch Cooper very seriously," Mensink said.

"It's not a stunt. Miron can't be belittling the club's decision to appoint Mitch and can't be belittling Mitch."

Mensink said talks would be held in the coming days with Bleiberg about his future at the club.

"If I had a choice, Miron would stay here," he said.

Assistant coach Mike Mulvey will take the reins for the match against Heart at AAMI Park in the absence of Bleiberg.

Injured Gold Coast goalkeeper Glenn Moss tweeted: "Mike has full respect of the group and is a top coach".

The club's former strength and conditioning coach Adrian Cois has slammed Palmer.

Cois tweeted: "Who is the worst coach in the A-League? Clive Palmer!!! He hasn't let Miron run the team - put your money in and let the pros do their jobs!

"Saving grace is that Mike can coach... Only problem is it seems Clive has put the team out - if I had a membership I'd ask for a refund!

"Clive Palmer has lost his marbles - if he had any in the first place. Mitch Cooper as Captain? Good kid but please!!!"

Originally published as Bleiberg banned by own club