Mark Lawrenson sacked by Oxford United FC

Title

Mark Lawrenson sacked by Oxford United FC

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference

TX Date

25 Oct 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:01:54

Description

John Anderson reports on the sacking of Mark Lawrenson as manager of Second Division Oxford United after clashing with the club’s chairman Kevin Maxwell. Lawrenson says Maxwell sold striker Dean Saunders to Kevin’s father’s, Robert Maxwell at Derby County for £1million without his consent but the Oxford board have denied his claims. Includes statements by Kevin Maxwell; Mark Lawrenson; Dean Saunders.

Contributors

Kevin Maxwell; John Anderson; Mark Lawrenson; Dean Saunders

Keywords

Association football; Football players; Dismissal from employment; Robert Maxwell; Managers; Sports teams; Oxford United; Derby County

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