By Cristina Hodgson • Published: 30 Oct 2019 • 21:36
Footie Captain Richard Keough SACKED by Derby County Credit: Facebook
THE DERBY defender was under contract until the end of next season, on a salary of about £25,000 a week, but it has now been terminated.
The decision comes weeks following a car crash provoked by drunk driving where Keogh, 34, found himself in the back seat of fellow teammate Tom Lawrence’s car when it crashed into a lamp post on September 24.
Keogh suffered serious knee injuries that are likely to keep him on the sidelines for more than a year.
Derby County initially told captain Richard Keogh to accept a massive pay reduction. However, Keogh has chosen not to accept the new terms in order to stay in the Championships rather pursue his right to appeal against the decisión.
…
If you have enjoyed this news article, please note that our current charitable activity is on behalf of Cuidad de los Niños orphanage in Malaga.
If you would like to make a small contribution to this cause it would make a great difference to the orphans of Malaga!
Please donate at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/beunited-for-malaga-orphans
Share this story
Subscribe to our Euro Weekly News alerts to get the latest stories into your inbox!
By signing up, you will create a Euro Weekly News account if you don't already have one. Review our Privacy Policy for more information about our privacy practices.
Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews
By signing up, you will create a Euro Weekly News account if you don’t already have one. Review our Privacy Policy for more information about our privacy practices.
Download our media pack in either English or Spanish.