Phil Simmons

[Train Driver]

Nice to see that Phil has not lost his sense of humour

There isn't much doubt that he was treated shabbily, but £300k from ZC .................

http://www.africanews.com/site/Cricket_ ... ages/23972

[maehara]

I especially laugh at him wanting his ZC-issue TwinCab back. He'll be wanting them to ship it to Ireland next...

[Detective RDS]

Link: http://www.thezimbabweindependent.com/i ... s-p292-500

Fired Simmons Wants £292 500
Thursday, 26 March 2009 22:56

FORMER Zimbabwe cricket coach Phil Simmons wants his former employers to pay him £292 500 in compensation more than three years after being relieved of his duties, IndependentSport has heard.

The former West Indies all rounder, now coaching minnows Ireland, signed a three-year contract with ZC in September 2004. He was fired as national team coach in August 2005 and replaced by local Kevin Curran.
He claims he was unlawfully dismissed.

Trinidadian-born Simmons, whose contract fell under English Law, is believed have been paid in the region of £12 000 as monthly salary in addition to other perks.

Simmons’ lawyers, Harbotte & Lewis of London, last month wrote to ZC through Zimbabwean correspondent firm Byron Venturas & Partners demanding payment of US$112 500. The figure has since been revised to £292 500.

In the letter dated February 18, Harbotte & Lewis said ZC had terminated Simmons’ contract without giving six calendar months written notice. It said payment should have continued until the date of termination of the agreement.

Documents at hand show the breakdown of Simmons’ claims as:

lPayment for the months of December (2005), January and February (2006) at £12 500 per month totalling £37 500;
lSix months notice in terms of the contract at £12 500 which totals to £75 000 and;
lUnlawful termination of contract or payments up to remainder of the contract at £15 000 pounds per month for 15 months which total £180 000.
This adds up to £292 500.

In addition Simmons also wants a ZC twin cab vehicle he used to be allocated to him permanently.
His lawyers said they would take up the issue with higher authorities if the payment is not made.

“We put you on notice that an order made by the English Court against ZC may be enforced against any assets of ZC in England and our client may institute further enforcement proceedings against assets of ZC worldwide. Moreover if ZC breaches the terms of an order of the English Court, it would be in contempt of court and any officer of ZC may be liable to arrest and/or fine.

“Unless you make the payment to our client of the sum set out above by no later than 21 days from date of letter, our client will commence legal proceedings in England against ZC.

“Depending upon your response to this letter, our client also reserves the right to bring this dispute to the attention of the ICC, as the sport’s governing body, and which has a proper and legitimate interest in this matter.”

BY ENOCK MUCHINJO

[brmtaylor.com admin]

He should be paid anything he is contractually owed. Not really much else to add

[Detective RDS]

News about the payment of Phil Simmons in cricinfo by Steven Price.

Link: http://content.cricinfo.com/zimbabwe/co ... 97470.html

Former coach heads to court

Phil Simmons set to sue Zimbabwe Cricket

Steven Price in Harare

March 31, 2009

It is more than three years since Phil Simmons was replaced as Zimbabwe coach, but he still remains in dispute with them over monies he claims are outstanding.

Simmons, who agreed a three-year deal with Zimbabwe Cricket in August 2004, was removed a year later and replaced by Kevin Curran in almost farcical circumstances. It was widely believed at the time that the decision was because Simmons refused to do as senior board members wanted.

From the outset, Simmons maintained he had been unfairly dismissed, and he has been wary of discussing the situation with the media for fear of prejudicing his case. Privately, he is said to be livid at the way he was in effect sacked and the fact that he has not been compensated in any way. Curran's appointment was not welcomed by most players, and soon after Simmons' removal 30 of them presented a petition to ZC demanding his reinstatement.

It is reported that last month Simmons' London lawyers wrote to ZC and that a sum of around $400,000 has been claimed from it which represents full payment of the remaining two years of his contract.

It has also emerged that the contract is governed by English law and so could be pursued through courts in London. If it reaches that stage, then ZC would have to defend the case there, and it is expected that Simmons' lawyers would ask for the production of many sensitive documents.

If ZC were to lose the case, then although London courts have no immediate jurisdiction over it, Simmons' lawyers would probably seek to enforce the decision through the ICC.

Steven Price is a freelance journalist based in Harare

© Cricinfo

[brmtaylor.com admin]

In Steven Price's debut article of 2009, his best effort was a story that the Independent published a week ago. Ironic much?

[Detective RDS]

In Steven Price's debut article of 2009, his best effort was a story that the Independent published a week ago. Ironic much?

too much delayed indeed!