Sandaza gets suspended following phone interview
Star striker Francisco Sandaza has been suspended by Sevco.
Sandaza was involved in a phone call with spoof football agent Jack McGonigle discussing his salary during a conversation about a possible switch to the Major Soccer League in North America.
During the conversation the highly rated Spaniard explained that his current contract of £4,500 per week would rise to £10,000 per week in the fourth and final year.
The interview was given wide coverage online with Sevco making a statement this afternoon. It said: “FRANCISCO Sandaza has been suspended by the club pending an investigation into comments made by the player in a recorded telephone conversation.
“The club, Francisco and his agent have had discussions and manager Ally McCoist also spoke with the player, who did not take part in today’s training session.
“Francisco will not return to the club while the investigation is underway.
“Rangers regard this is an extremely serious issue but there will be no further comment until the inquiry, which could take a week, has been completed.”
It is unclear if Sandaza will be paid while the investigation goes on.
The Spaniard is likely to have the backing of PFA Scotland (the players union) who are already involved in a number of disputes with the Ibrox side attempting to claim compensation for players who refused to TUPE following the liquidation of Rangers in the summer.
Sandaza joined Sevco in the summer as a free agent following a successful season at St Johnstone but has failed to establish himself at Ibrox where Lee McCulloch is the first choice striker.
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March 22nd, 2013
Sevco Rovers are the ones, as usual, who have blown a situation well out of proportion. They are so unprofessional it’s unreal.
March 22nd, 2013
Oldco,admin,liquidations.newco,sevco,tax cases,lying,cheating,players leaving,sfa,court cases,sfl,div.3,record breaking attn.,£1mill loss each month,now they have suspensions,because a player tells the truth.how much more can a new club take within a year of starting up. my heart bleeds for them. ma arse long may it continue its becoming the comedy club.
March 22nd, 2013
Just what has Sandancer done ??
Told someone his wages
Slagged off the company he works for
Checking out the job market for a move
I think we have ALL done the same
Can’t sack him for being stupid…they wouldn’t have any players left
March 22nd, 2013
Hahaha. Magic
March 22nd, 2013
Willie. That’s the funniest thing I’ve heard in ages. I’m still laughing. God bless pal.
March 22nd, 2013
Hope he’s not depending on his union defending him.
March 23rd, 2013
I can’t believe some Celtic fans at times,never feel sorry for the Huns,they are fkn rats! Tommy should have phoned Sally & said he was a manager from Greggs……
March 23rd, 2013
To be truthful a do feel a bit bad for the player he’s got wife and kids, a think tommys went to far this time. Can’t be arsed with this international football, Scotland and ireland are garbage. I want the two of them to win, but not to fussed to be honest. The hoops are my team, plus Man utd and Barca HH.
March 23rd, 2013
Hard life big frans got 4 and a half grand a week hrs still on pay not as if he’ll need to sign on or sleep on the streets ffs get a grip the to feel sorry for is the poor guy hounded out of east stirling for having a laugh at the huns some people have no sence of humor Haha HH
March 23rd, 2013
A take your point on not having. A sense of humour, but potentially getn the guy sacked is a bit much a think. Maybe Tommy would think twice if his job was on the line. Anyways HH.
March 23rd, 2013
I hear a rumour that Tommy has scrapped an interview with Comical Sally. Apparently he thought no-one would believe anyone could be that gullible !
March 24th, 2013
As they say “Ooh aaaah up the Fra”
HH