Slade dismissed following gross misconduct allegations

Yeovil Town Football Club have put out a statement which reveals that former manager Russell Slade was dismissed following allegations of gross misconduct.

Russell Slade's position as First Team Manager was terminated by the Club with immediate effect on 15 February 2009 following allegations of gross misconduct. This decision followed a disciplinary process which was carried out in accordance with the Club's Disciplinary Procedure following advice from the Club's professional advisers.

Although Russell Slade had always denied the allegations, the outcome of the process, which had been ongoing since November 2008, was that the Club believed there were reasonable grounds to conclude that Russell Slade had committed gross misconduct and, based on this belief, the Club decided that the position warranted the summary termination of his employment.

What is surprising about the statement is that Yeovil chairman John Fry has made any statement on the matter after saying that on legal advice he would not do so.

Slade, who is now manager at Brighton, is believed to have received a pay-off from Yeovil following his dismissal.

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