Corruption Allegations
On 20 September 2006, the Football Association announced that it was to investigate allegations "relating to players' agents and connected activities" concerning Kevin Bond, following a BBC Panorama special on corruption in football. Newcastle United placed him on gardening leave following the broadcast, and terminated his contract on 26 September. Bond is currently taking legal action against the BBC for libel and also against Newcastle for wrongful dismissal. Since Bond's sacking, Newcastle then appointed Sam Allardyce as manager. Allardyce was also accused of accepting illegal payments in the Panorama programme.
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