Sean Connor Unfair Dismissal Case

[Sniffer]

There's not much softening of the blow going on there - if that's a toned-down take on the situation at Bohs then :eek:

[pete]

100k wage seems to be the norm for managers at the top clubs. Players are often debated here but does any one else think that is too much for an LOI manager?

[Dodge]

Sounds like the Connor settlement might have been exaggerated a fair bit. According to the Herald it was €50,000. Then again Aidan Fitzmaurice is a Bohs man so maybe he's trying to soften the blow. http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/irish/bohs-hope-to-keep-murphy-1563255.html

Fitzgypo is a tool. Far too close to the Gerrys. Read his pieces on the Albion court case. Ridiculously biased.

A friend in the legal game told me it was €225,000 plus costs. Why would Connor settle for €50,000 when he turned down a similar offer months ago, and pretty much everyone agrees that his case got far, far stronger on Tuesday?

[razor]

No confirmation that Mathews has signed a revised contract.
Is he biding his time?
Would Bohs have him?
He'd be just the man for a Champions League campaign. :D

[passinginterest]

Fitzgypo is a tool. Far too close to the Gerrys. Read his pieces on the Albion court case. Ridiculously biased.

A friend in the legal game told me it was €225,000 plus costs. Why would Connor settle for €50,000 when he turned down a similar offer months ago, and pretty much everyone agrees that his case got far, far stronger on Tuesday?

Fair enough, that's why I mentioned his Bohs ties. It would seem strange to settle for so little at this stage, although he might not have wanted any more stories coming out in court an further damaging his chances of another managerial appointment.

[Longfordian]

Connor himself apparently said it was a significant six figure sum and he was very happy with it. He wouldn't be very happy with 50k.

[Kildareman]

Dream Team has nothing on the LoI.

If the Bohs "employee" is anything like Alison King I'd bring her out to dinner.;)

[Dalymountrower]

I don`t for a second believe the Herald piece, someone dismissed on slam dunk flawless grounds could expect that sort of F... off money. I don`t accept the higher figure either, it would be the max of the award possible in the High Court.
Probably both sides costs plus Connors filthy lucre would be around 220k .Does it matter?If the club has proper legal insurance it will pick up that, my own legal costs in my operation cover any one liability of up to 6.5 mill Euro, if they don`t have insuarance its grist to the mill for those trying to oust the Directors

[Dodge]

I don`t for a second believe the Herald piece, someone dismissed on slam dunk flawless grounds could expect that sort of F... off money. I don`t accept the higher figure either, it would be the max of the award possible in the High Court.

This bit is untrue. He was suing for loss of earnings and for defamation of charachter. The defamation bit was mainly down to the sexual harassment thing, and if it became obvious that the woman involved wanted no part of it, then he'd have easily won that bit of the case. Judge could've ruled that not only did Connor lose the 200k he was to be paid by Bohs, but also "robbed" of his chance to earn significant bonuses, and robed of any further jobs due to the allegations made by the Gerrys.

I'm not saying he would've got more, but 225 most certainly wasn't the max he could've got

[pineapple stu]

Probably both sides costs plus Connors filthy lucre would be around 220k .Does it matter?If the club has proper legal insurance it will pick up that
If the stories about Bohs seemingly making up allegations against Connor and then retracting them in court are founded, I'd say any insurance company would very easily find a way out of paying costs.

[Dalymountrower]

This bit is untrue. He was suing for loss of earnings and for defamation of charachter. The defamation bit was mainly down to the sexual harassment thing, and if it became obvious that the woman involved wanted no part of it, then he'd have easily won that bit of the case. Judge could've ruled that not only did Connor lose the 200k he was to be paid by Bohs, but also "robbed" of his chance to earn significant bonuses, and robed of any further jobs due to the allegations made by the Gerrys.

I'm not saying he would've got more, but 225 most certainly wasn't the max he could've got


I was just focussing on the UD side of the case, it wasn`t clear to me that a defamation claim was being heard at the same time.You could be right , I had given up on winning this case when they sacked him.

[DRDoc]

Fitzgypo is a tool. Far too close to the Gerrys. Read his pieces on the Albion court case. Ridiculously biased.

Dont agree with the Dodge very often - but he is bang on with his assessment of Fitzmaurice

[pete]

Seems like Bohs would be better off signing lawyers next season instead of players. Might be some cost savings to be made.

[Jersey Cow]

Seems like Bohs need a few honest guys on their Board and rid the liars!!
In this day and age it's madness anybody can behave like that and expect to carry on as a director never mind get away with it in a court of law!!
What is the World coming too at all :(

[pineapple stu]

Seems like Bohs would be better off signing lawyers next season instead of players. Might be some cost savings to be made.
How about lawyers who can play?

[placid casual]

How about lawyers who can play?

http://www.justsport.ie/panel_arbitrators.php :)

[Mr A]

Seems like Bohs need a few honest guys on their Board and rid the liars!!
In this day and age it's madness anybody can behave like that and expect to carry on as a director never mind get away with it in a court of law!!
What is the World coming too at all :(

Even getting some incompetent honest guys or competent liars to run Bohs would be a big step forward.

[CMcC]

I would think the true figure of the settlement may never come out as there were probably confidentially clauses all over the place along with it.

Although having said thay it may have to be noted somewhere in the company accounts - but that would probably be 2010 before they are seen.

[charliesboots]

How about lawyers who can play?

Are you referring to this fellow Aaron Shearer BL (http://lawlibrary.ie/members/barrister.asp?barID=1371)

[pineapple stu]

Vaguely remember the name alright!

Wonder would Martin Moran dust down his boots?

[charliesboots]

This lad was involved in football for a while too ;)

http://lawlibrary.ie/members/barrister.asp?barID=4780

[Longfordian]

Is that what he's at nowadays? Interesting. I suppose he'd be wealthy enough to fund himself in these slow times.

[charliesboots]

Is that what he's at nowadays? Interesting. I suppose he'd be wealthy enough to fund himself in these slow times.

Nothing slow in litigation at the moment

[Longfordian]

If you throw football clubs into the mix then I guess he's on a winner alright!.

[Martinho II]

Are you referring to this fellow Aaron Shearer BL (http://lawlibrary.ie/members/barrister.asp?barID=1371)

is this aaron shearer that played for monaghan utd twelve thirteen years ago and was interviewed for four four two soccer magazine???

[Northern Light]

How about lawyers who can play?

Neil Horgan has signed for City next season but will be in Dublin the following year doing his Kings Inn thingy. Maybe they can wait.

[Longfordian]

Horgan is training to be a solicitor, he doesn't have to leave Cork as the Law Society have opened a college down there in the last year or two. He might still be able to play part time.

[scej]

Seems like Bohs would be better off signing lawyers next season instead of players.

How about this guy: http://www.rate-your-solicitor.com/index.php?section=details&id=10604

Now, where have i heard his name before.....

[A face]

Mulconroy for Cobh Ramblers is a lawyer as well afaik