Irwin Mitchell Employment Lawyer Examines Departure
A leading employment lawyer says the FA may have had grounds to sack Sam Allardyce for gross misconduct, but believes a settlement deal involving some form of financial payoff with the former England Manager is likely to have been agreed to avoid a lengthy dispute.
Sam Allardyce has left his post as England manager by mutual agreement last night after one match and less than 10 weeks in charge.
The departure follows an investigation by the Telegraph which claimed he offered advice on how to circumvent rules on player transfers. He is also alleged to have used his role to negotiate a deal worth £400,000 to represent a Far East firm.
In a statement, the FA said that “[Allardyce] accepts he made a significant error of judgement and has apologised. This is not a decision that was taken lightly but the FA's priority is to protect the wider interests of the game and maintain the highest standards of conduct in football.
"The manager of the England men's senior team is a position which must demonstrate strong leadership and show respect for the integrity of the game at all times."