Saddlers chief slates Dowie
07 Feb 2008 - 14:41:57
Walsall chairman Jeff Bonser has taken an angry swipe at Iain Dowie following the sale of star defender Scott Dann to Coventry.
Dann made a deadline day move to the Ricoh Arena with Dowie quoted as saying the fee involved was: "just north of £200,000."
But an angry Bonser has moved to set the record straight.
He told the club's official website: "It shows how out of touch Iain Dowie is with reality.
"For the avoidance of any doubt, Coventry City have paid an initial fee of £750,000, which will be paid in stages over the period of 12 months.
"They will also pay a further £250,000 based on appearances and a significant percentage of any future transfer fee.
"On top of that there will be payments if he achieves an England cap and if Coventry City gain promotion.
"Dowie's statement raises the question how a person who does not know the difference between £200,000 and £750,000 be managing a football club?
"It is no wonder that clubs end up in financial difficulties."
Walsall have been in fine form in League One this season and lost their first league game after going 17 unbeaten away at Carlisle on Saturday.