Blackpool threaten legal action
By Rich Baggott
December 23 2008
The whole Simon Grayson sage took a new twist today - shortly after announcing Grayson as the new manager, Blackpool released a statement to say that Grayson had tendered his resignation at 8:30 this morning but it had not been accepted. This means he could still a Blackpool employee despite the announcement that Leeds had appointed him today.
It seems it is never easy where Leeds are concerend, who could now face action from the Football League if it is beleived they have not followed the correct protocol.
Either way, it now seems irreversable that Grayson will be the next Leeds United manager, the question outstanding, is at what cost?
Blackpool threaten legal action
Posted by: Unofficial Leeds United (IP Logged)
Date: 23/12/2008 13:37
What do you think? You can have your say by posting below.
Re: Blackpool threaten legal action
Posted by: LUID (IP Logged)
Date: 23/12/2008 13:38
As BB said on another thread there is an exit/ compensation clause in his contract so we have to pay that - maybe more it want his backroom staff and quick resolution - lawyers will sort even if on Xmas day
Re: Blackpool threaten legal action
Posted by: Jacob Burns (aka AW) (IP Logged)
Date: 23/12/2008 13:38
I still don't understand how you can reject a resignation, you can be sacked under contact, and you can leave under contract.
Dan.
Dan.
Re: Blackpool threaten legal action
Posted by: Inverness White :-) (IP Logged)
Date: 23/12/2008 13:40
merge the 2 threads fids ?
Leeds Fan Since 1996
Leeds Fan Since 1996
Re: Blackpool threaten legal action
Posted by: LUID (IP Logged)
Date: 23/12/2008 13:42
To preserve claim for inducing breach of contract
Re: Blackpool threaten legal action
Posted by: Fids (IP Logged)
Date: 23/12/2008 13:43
You can't merge one's on the stories BILF - it is a way to get new visitors to visit the board.
You can refuse to accept a resignation BB - the guy had signed a timed contract, just like a player cannot just resign and then sign on somewhere else.
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You can refuse to accept a resignation BB - the guy had signed a timed contract, just like a player cannot just resign and then sign on somewhere else.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2008:12:23:13:44:50 by Fids.
Re: Blackpool threaten legal action
Posted by: Inverness White :-) (IP Logged)
Date: 23/12/2008 13:46
fair enough fids
Leeds Fan Since 1996
Leeds Fan Since 1996
Re: Blackpool threaten legal action
Posted by: LUID (IP Logged)
Date: 23/12/2008 13:49
Equally you cannot force him to stay -it's about the money - lawyers will be ready and willing to sort it two chairmen cannot - Blackpool are trying to force us to pay more
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2008:12:23:13:51:03 by leeds until I die.
Black Pool Considering Legal Action
Posted by: Inverness White :-) (IP Logged)
Date: 23/12/2008 12:51
Blackpool FC can confirm that Simon Grayson tendered his resignation at 0830 on Tuesday morning. The resignation was not accepted by the board of directors and the club and are now considering legal action against both Simon Grayson and Leeds United.
Leeds Fan Since 1996
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Leeds Fan Since 1996
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2008:12:23:13:24:32 by Inverness White .
Re: Black Pool statement
Posted by: Batfastard (IP Logged)
Date: 23/12/2008 12:55
Fifteen points - who gives a f-uck....Batfastard of Wakefield - the REAL Burger King
Dignity is nothing. Dinner is everything.
Re: Black Pool statement
Posted by: andyl (IP Logged)
Date: 23/12/2008 12:57
Here we go again. Nothing simple in Leeds United World.
Andyl
Andyl
Re: Black Pool statement
Posted by: Jacob Burns (aka AW) (IP Logged)
Date: 23/12/2008 12:58
How can you not accept a Resignation?
Dan.
Dan.
Re: Black Pool statement
Posted by: Manners (IP Logged)
Date: 23/12/2008 13:01
@#$%& them what the @#$%& can they do why would he want to stay in a shithole like blackpool no offence but it is a shithole
Re: Black Pool statement
Posted by: Batfastard (IP Logged)
Date: 23/12/2008 13:03
Quote:Manners
no offence but it is a shithole
So what would you have called it, if you'd meant offence, then?
Batfastard of Wakefield - the REAL Burger King
Dignity is nothing. Dinner is everything.
Re: Black Pool statement
Posted by: Thom (IP Logged)
Date: 23/12/2008 13:05
f-uck off Blackpool.
''Our greatest glory consist not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.''
RIP Welsh Pete
''Our greatest glory consist not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.''
RIP Welsh Pete
Re: Black Pool statement
Posted by: Manners (IP Logged)
Date: 23/12/2008 13:08
@#$%& off blackpool
@#$%& off blackpool
@#$%& off blackpool
Re: Black Pool statement
Posted by: Rodders_Pudsey (IP Logged)
Date: 23/12/2008 13:11
Its a dream job for him, why would there board stand in his way! This might @#$%& up the Tony Parkes move though!
Re: Black Pool statement
Posted by: BB (IP Logged)
Date: 23/12/2008 13:13
Sg has a clause in his contract allowing him to leave for a fixed sum.
LUFC will pay that sum.
If they did not like it, why include it? Other than it also stipulated the compo they would pay him if he were sacked?
Cant have ur cake and eat it! Well BF can!!
BB
Stop Messing about Fool!!
Diouffy Diouffy Diouffy OI! OI! OI!
LUFC will pay that sum.
If they did not like it, why include it? Other than it also stipulated the compo they would pay him if he were sacked?
Cant have ur cake and eat it! Well BF can!!
BB
Stop Messing about Fool!!
Diouffy Diouffy Diouffy OI! OI! OI!
Re: Black Pool statement
Posted by: LUID (IP Logged)
Date: 23/12/2008 13:26
Agree BB but that will be different for his backroom team perhaps - if contested Blackpool can make it more difficult for them to follow assuming they don't get offered Blackpool job
Re: Blackpool threaten legal action
Posted by: BB (IP Logged)
Date: 23/12/2008 13:54
Fids
Never said they could not accpet his resignation.
Just said there is a clause allowing him to leave for a set amount.
Clause is invoked if that amount is paid.
Personally, I think the chairman is making a fuss to keep his fans on side. The deal has been sorted and all will be forgotten in a little while.
BB
Stop Messing about Fool!!
Diouffy Diouffy Diouffy OI! OI! OI!
Never said they could not accpet his resignation.
Just said there is a clause allowing him to leave for a set amount.
Clause is invoked if that amount is paid.
Personally, I think the chairman is making a fuss to keep his fans on side. The deal has been sorted and all will be forgotten in a little while.
BB
Stop Messing about Fool!!
Diouffy Diouffy Diouffy OI! OI! OI!
Blackpool consider legal action
Posted by: Selby White (IP Logged)
Date: 23/12/2008 14:38
Against us AND Simon Grayson.
Just been on SSN
Just been on SSN
Re: Blackpool threaten legal action
Posted by: Daniel Kenvil (IP Logged)
Date: 28/12/2008 05:59
his escape clause is around 500k from wat i heard we offered 200k. end of day 500k is nothing for a quality manager much ratrher spend 500k on a manager that has completely blown expectations out of the watewr with blackpool and there shoestring budget then not get him at all 
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