Newcastle managing director Derek Llambias has hit back after Joey Barton claimed he was forced out in a bonus row.
Last Updated: 30/11/11 at 16:56
Former Toon midfielder Barton said Llambias and club owner Mike Ashley got rid of him and other high-profile players who refused to agree to defer bonuses.
Barton told QPR podcast Open All R’s: “They thought we were (Ashley’s company) Sports Direct and we should do what the subordinates at Sports Direct do.”
But Llambias said: “In a week when one of Newcastle United’s most beloved footballers passed away, it is disappointing that once again Joey Barton makes the headlines.
“It is also unfortunate that Joey chose to draw such a disparaging comparison between himself and the employees of Sports Direct, who through hard work and dedication are the recipients of the most generous bonus scheme in the UK.
“It may not be a lot of money to Joey, but over 2,000 Sports Direct employees earning �20,000 will receive shares worth over �44,000 over the next two years.
“However, in this week of all weeks, we really do not wish to engage in a public war of words with Joey Barton.
“Our legal advisors are dealing with the matter now and we would encourage Joey to concentrate on his football at Queens Park Rangers.”
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