Former Blackpool Chair Suing Indebted Club Over Wage Dispute

Former League One side Blackpool Chair Karl Oyston is suing the club -- owned by his father, Owen, -- "in a dispute over wages," according to the BBC. Oyston's case is due for a two-day hearing at an Employment Tribunal in Manchester. Karl Oyston was replaced by his sister Natalie Christopher as chair and director of the club in Feb. '18. Last week, the club was put into receivership by the High Court, in a dispute between Owen and former Dir Valeri Belokon. The employment Tribunal did not give detailed information about the case but "confirmed it related to wages." The club was put into receivership on Feb. 13, forcing Owen to pay Belokon £25M ($32.6M) (BBC, 2/19).