Cassidy move set for court

Cassidy was manager of Workington and had been for six years after replacing another former Claret from the mid-80s Peter Hampton. But Newcastle Blue Star were a club on the up and persuaded Cassidy to join them.

Workington reluctantly allowed him to move on and a figure of £20,000 in compensation was agreed with half to be paid instantly and the other half to be paid three months later. The first half was paid after Workington invoiced Blue Star but to date they are still to receive the second payment.

Cassidy is no longer there, he lasted only six months and was replaced by Paul Baker but Workington are now instructing their solicitors to proceed with legal action.

"We have to cover the £10,000 that hasn't come," Workington chairman Humphrey Dobie said. "Obviously we have a hole in the budget and are looking for savings.

"We have started proceedings and solicitors are involved. We have set the wheels in motion and are very disappointed the way it has panned out."

Cassidy was one of Brian Miller's four summer signings in 1980 following relegation to the third division for the first time in the club's history. He scored on his league debut, a 1-1 draw against Newport and was with the Clarets for three years before being released by Frank Casper following another relegation in 1983.