Sports / Off the Field
British striker sacked by Singapore club for swearing
(Reuters)
Updated: 2007-06-14 08:51
SINGAPORE, June 13 - S-League striker Kim Grant has lodged a complaint
with soccer's world governing body FIFA and the Singapore FA after being
sacked by his club for swearing.
The former Charlton Athletic front man was shown the door by Geylang
United for indiscipline, local media reported.
"Grant breached the rules when he used the language at the office in
front of a few other players as well as other staff," Geylang general
manager Ong Yeok Phee told Singapore's Today tabloid.
"The vulgarity was targeted at the club... we felt it was unacceptable."
Englishman Grant said he had lost his temper following a spat over his
home leave entitlement.
"I admitted it was an error and I apologised for it," said the
34-year-old. "It is part of my culture and I did not say it to anyone's
face.
"I looked down and exclaimed angrily. I did not think it would hurt
anyone."
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