The Times: "The former England manager left Tyneside in controversial circumstances in September amid allegations of interference at boardroom level in first-team affairs. Keegan Begins Legal Proceedings!
The Times: "The former England manager left Tyneside in controversial circumstances in September amid allegations of interference at boardroom level in first-team affairs. "Newcastle's position is that Keegan submitted his resignation, although he will argue that he was effectively forced from his position. Having been given public guarantees by Mike Ashley, the club's owner, and Dennis Wise, the executive director (football), that he would have the final say on transfers, the allegation is that players were signed without the manager's approval.
"The matter will be heard by a three-man Premier League tribunal at which evidence will be heard from Keegan, who is claiming that he is owed £8 million over the almost three years that remained on his contract, and Newcastle officials."