VOTE: Grimsby Town pays former manager Mike Newell £5k compensation
GRIMSBY Town have paid former manager Mike Newell £5,000 in compensation – just a fraction of the £53,000 he sued the club for over his sacking.
The Grimsby Telegraph has obtained court documents – which are available to the public – which show the claim has now been settled.
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in happier times: Mike Newell was welcomed to the club by the chairman, John Fenty, in October 2008. A year later he was sacked.
In February, we exclusively revealed the staggering allegations Newell made against the club and its chairman John Fenty relating to his dismissal for gross misconduct.
Mr Newell issued the club with a writ, claiming damages of £53,845.61 for wrongful dismissal, and or breach of contract.
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Today, we can reveal the issue was settled out of court four weeks ago, with the club incurring no costs as it didn't reach the High Court.
The club agreed only to pay the amount it did, as it maintained it was in the wrong with just one thing, which relates to employment laws.
In an attempt to understand further what really happened surrounding Mr Newell's departure from Blundell Park, the Grimsby Telegraph has an exclusive interview with Mr Fenty, who says how much he now wants to draw a line under the issue and continue to focus on turning around the on-pitch fortunes of the Mariners.
Read the full interview in today's Grimsby Telegraph, and also see a feature on how police and club safety officers are preparing for what they hope will be a trouble-free season. Plus, don't miss your chance to win an adult and junior season ticket - worth more than £300.
Comments
by Neil, Cleethorpes
Saturday, August 14 2010, 5:59PM
“Start of the season. Town won...... Promotion? Er....”
by RustySheriffsBadge, Rockridge
Saturday, August 14 2010, 12:50PM
“Andy, if you think Newell ruined the club mate then it makes you wonder how much Fenty will get when he's finally punted out the ground...”
by Jeff, Cleethorpes
Saturday, August 14 2010, 12:39PM
“Hi Steve, I have,nt.”
by glen parry, cleethorpes
Saturday, August 14 2010, 12:37PM
“not a chance to buy a season ticket to watch non leauge football.
stay at home cheaper .”
by steve, cleethorpes
Saturday, August 14 2010, 12:32PM
“dont enter the comp then Jeff simple”
by Jeff, Cleethorpes
Saturday, August 14 2010, 12:16PM
“Who wants a season ticket to watch Grimsby Town, not me, I would sooner watch paint dry now thank you.”
by Mark, Caistor
Saturday, August 14 2010, 11:53AM
“Well it's all over now, Newell is history and despite the relegation last season, things are hopefully on the turn for Town. Hate to agree with Fenty, but it is now time to forget the past and look to the future.
New season, new league, new-look squad and a manager who seems to be stamping his authority on the team and showing some ambition. The GTFC revival starts here.
UP THE MARINERS!”
by Andy, Gy
Saturday, August 14 2010, 11:51AM
“Hey lets not knock freemo,i get all my stone dimond, aquascooter,gear from down their,top gear for the masses.”
by Swin, Exiled
Saturday, August 14 2010, 11:44AM
“If it was that well known why did Fenty employ him?
The most unprofessional person in the entire set-up at the club is Fenty himself. He is to football what Freemo is to luxury shopping”
by pedro, cleethorpes
Saturday, August 14 2010, 11:29AM
“By paying compensation GT are admitting they were in the wrong to sack Mike Newell. If he was sacked for incompetence then I cannot see why any compensation is due.
Can the fans sue Newell for lying about his professionalism? He had none as was well known at Luton town.”