Friday, October 2, 2009

Keegan wins �2m Newcastle damages

Kevin Keegan
Keegan left Newcastle in September 2008

Former Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has been awarded £2m damages plus interest after winning his case against the club for constructive dismissal.

The panel agreed that in signing Uruguayan midfielder Ignacio Gonzalez, against Keegan's wishes, the club were in breach of a term in his contract.

It was also agreed that Keegan would receive no further damages.

Keegan parted company with the club, owned by businessman Mike Ashley, in September 2008.

More to follow.

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