Newell keeps his job
15 Nov 2006 - 18:14:44
Luton Town have severely reprimanded boss Mike Newell but told him that he remains in charge of the Hatters.
Newell blasted lineswoman Amy Rayner and his chairman Bill Tomlins following Saturday's 3-2 home defeat against QPR.
But a statement from the club read: "The club disassociates itself totally with the comments he (Mike Newell) made regarding the assistant referee, which are completely unacceptable to the club and have accepted the manager's explanation and his subsequent public apology.
"The manager was also asked to explain his comments about the board and he has accepted that his remarks were totally inappropriate.
"The board have severely reprimanded Mike Newell for the comments made and have warned him that any repetition of such conduct will not be tolerated.
"The manager gave the necessary assurances and apologised for the comments he made and would like to thank the board for its support and understanding on this matter."