Henning Berg has given a statement through the LMA after (unsurprisingly) winning his case against Blackburn in the claims court this morning in Manchester.
After a staggered 3 day hearing where the clubs ownership and the running of one of Britain’s most famous football institutions has been described as ‘unforgivable’ and the defence against Berg’s claim for full compensation called a ‘shambles’, the Norwegian, who spent just 8 weeks as manager at Ewood Park after two spells there as a player netted himself the full terms of his initial 3 year deal.
After emerging victorious in court, Berg releases the following comments…
‘Being appointed manager of Blackburn Rovers was a great opportunity for me.
“The club has always had, and continues to have, a special place in my heart.
“I was very disappointed to be dismissed after only eight weeks in charge without being able to make the changes I felt were necessary to take the club towards the Barclays Premier League.
“When the club refused to honour its obligations I had no option but to take legal action.
“Fortunately, with the backing of the League Managers Association and my fantastic legal team, led by Paul Gilroy QC and Martin Price of Slater & Gordon, Solicitors, the court has upheld my claim which I always expected it would.
“I now wish to place all of these events behind me and move on in my coaching career.
“I wish the club`s players and loyal and committed supporters all the best for the future.’
The High Court itself delivered a statement on the verdict clarifying… “(Blackburn`s) case is that Mr Shaw did not have actual authority to conclude the contract. At no stage was it suggested in the course of (pre-contract) discussions that approval would have to be sought before the contract could be signed or that if signed the contract could not take effect until such approval had been obtained”.
Another embarrassing day for the club.
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