McGuire sacked after bullying allegation
Former Norwich City captain Mick McGuire has been dismissed by the Professional Footballers' Association following allegations of bullying.Former deputy chief executive McGuire left the players' union last week amid reports of a breakdown in relations with chief executive Gordon Taylor.
Former Norwich City captain Mick McGuire has been dismissed by the Professional Footballers' Association following allegations of bullying.
Former deputy chief executive McGuire left the players' union last week amid reports of a breakdown in relations with chief executive Gordon Taylor.
However, the PFA has now moved to clarify the situation.
In a statement, Taylor said: “On Wednesday 11th March after serious allegations of bullying, which I found to be substantiated, I regrettably had no alternative but to summarily dismiss Mick McGuire for gross professional misconduct.
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“As a trade union the PFA, and I as its chief executive officer, cannot condone bullying, nor allow it to continue.”
When contacted for his response, McGuire did not wish to comment.
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