EPL side Newcastle United's players resolved their dispute with the club over bonuses for the upcoming season. The players had refused to give up their time for "walk up" shots for TV companies at the club's Darsley Park training ground on Monday. However, following "positive talks" between club officials and the players on Wednesday, an agreement over bonuses was reached (SKY SPORTS, 8/8).
Newcastle Central Labour MP Chi Onwurah "refused to back down" after Newcastle United Owner Mike Ashley accused her of making "an irresponsible and misleading attempt ... to create a media circus by portraying me as a pantomime villain" when criticizing his ownership of the club in the House of Commons. Onwurah submitted a petition to parliament last month in which she said that the team was in desperate need of support "that should include investment in players, training facilities and community engagement" and that Ashley "has not made this support forthcoming" (London GUARDIAN, 8/7).
Former Welsh Premier League side Bangor City "avoided a second move to wind it up over unpaid tax." The club owed more than £10,300 ($13,275) and was taken to London's High Court by U.K. tax authority HMRC. But when the case was called, Chief Registrar Judge Nicholas Briggs was told the debt had been paid and he agreed to dismiss the petition (BBC, 8/8).
UEFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Scottish Premiership side Hibernian following its Europa League qualifier against Superleague Greece side Asteras Tripolis. The Scottish club was served with three charges relating to the conduct of fans and itsorganization of Thursday's 1-1 draw in Greece. Supporters have been accused of "setting off fireworks and throwing objects," while the club was charged with "not having stewards with away fans" (BBC, 8/7).
