Report: John Sheridan wins appeal over Notts County gross misconduct sacking

Notts County have reportedly been ordered to pay former manager John Sheridan £125,000 following an appeal against the grounds of his sacking.

The 53-year-old was let go from his role at Meadow Lane in January after losing nine games in a row, the club saying he was dismissed for gross misconduct after he was banned from the touchline for five games following a rant at officials in the game against Wycombe Wanderers in December.

The Football Association released details of Sheridan’s outburst to referee Eddie Ilderton and fourth official Matthew Donohue in that game, which Notts lost 2-0.

“You're a f****** c***,” Sheridan said to Donohue, before shouting at Ilderton: “You're a f****** disgrace, you f****** useless, you've not f****** got anything right today, you should be f****** ashamed, you're f****** ****, my kids aren't going to get any f****** Christmas presents because of f****** you.”

Sheridan launched an appeal against his sacking, claiming gross misconduct was not the sole reason.

And according to the Daily Mail, the arbitration panel in Nottingham decided in Sheridan's favour -  the LMA pointing out his sacking came five games and 23 days after the defeat to Wycombe -  and ordered Notts to pay him compensation.

The report goes on to say that Sheridan, who is currently out of work after leaving Oldham Athletic, may pursue County Court action if the club refuses to pay.

There have been no confirmations or comments from Sheridan, the LMA or Notts.

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