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'Ruthless and dishonest': Bohs ordered to pay €26k to former coach after fabricated misconduct allegation
2025-07-16
Trial
Summary
A tribunal awarded former Bohemians FC coach David Henderson €26,000 after finding his dismissal on 30 November 2024 was a fabricated redundancy. The adjudicator, Christina Ryan, noted no evidence supported the club's claim of financial hardship or a need to cut the recruitment role. The club president could not confirm the board meeting date and admitted no letter of complaint existed. Henderson, who had served as player, scout, coach, and head of recruitment, said he received no prior warning, investigation, or chance to respond. The tribunal described the allegations as a gross fabrication designed to remove him, concluding the dismissal was a sham redundancy carried out ruthlessly and dishonestly. The compensation was the upper limit the tribunal could award.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Ruthless and dishonest': Bohs ordered to pay €26k to former coach after fabricated misconduct allegation. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 30 November Other
- November 2024 Other
- 2025-07-16 Publication
Why: "It was apparent that the complainant remained involved in football at League of Ireland, college and grassroots level because of his love of the game of football. CNI source report
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