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Club issue statement on Dunne

Last updated : 19 September 2002 By CityMAD
The City defender has been fined an estimated £20,000 and been forced to undertake a specialist training programme after falling foul of manager Kevin Keegan's disciplinary code.

A meeting was held on Wednesday morning involving Dunne, boss Kevin Keegan, club directors and Professional Footballers' Association chief Gordon Taylor.

A statement on the club's official website stated that:

  • A decision has been taken not to terminate Richard Dunne's contract with the Football Club.

  • Manchester City have imposed the maximum fine of two weeks' wages.

  • A specialist training programme will be carried out by the player.

    Richard Dunne has accepted the seriousness of his situation having had similar disciplinary problems in the past.

    The PFA will now work together with Manchester City Football Club to assist Richard Dunne during this training period and to help him work towards achieving the goals he has set himself.