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Danny Wicks Quits the Newcastle Knights
By: Newcastle Knights Media Release
December 23rd, 2009 12:15pm[z]3176[/z]
Danny Wicks today announced he has voluntarily terminated his playing contract with the Newcastle Knights.
In a statement released through his lawyer this morning, Wicks said: “I have a very high regard for the Club, its supporters and its sponsors. Importantly, the players have been put under enormous scrutiny and pressure which they do not deserve. It’s the right thing for me to do so the club can move forward.”
“The Knights have a strict code of conduct which I have always supported and I feel obliged to disassociate myself from the Club until my matter is resolved.”
Wicks’ solicitor, Mark Hanlon said his client would strenuously defend all charges. “Danny maintains his innocence and will defend the charges,” Hanlon said. He said Wicks would not be commenting further on the matter.
Newcastle Knights CEO, Steve Burraston said Wicks’ decision is in the best interests
of himself and his former club.
“We support Danny’s decision and understand that this is in the best interests of all
involved,” said Mr Burraston. “Danny has many challenges ahead and we understand the reasons behind his decision.”
Mr Burraston reaffirmed the club’s position following more media reports this morning
quoting unnamed sources and fuelling further speculation.
“As I said in a statement earlier this week, some very serious allegations have been
reported in the last week. There is an ongoing police investigation and we have no intention of hindering their investigation in any way.”
“We don’t act on rumours and innuendo and until such times that we are presented with solid evidence we won’t be taking matters into our own hands. It is a matter for police and they are much better placed to deal with such matters.”
From http://www.leagueunlimited.com/article.php?newsid=18736
By: Newcastle Knights Media Release
December 23rd, 2009 12:15pm[z]3176[/z]
Danny Wicks today announced he has voluntarily terminated his playing contract with the Newcastle Knights.
In a statement released through his lawyer this morning, Wicks said: “I have a very high regard for the Club, its supporters and its sponsors. Importantly, the players have been put under enormous scrutiny and pressure which they do not deserve. It’s the right thing for me to do so the club can move forward.”
“The Knights have a strict code of conduct which I have always supported and I feel obliged to disassociate myself from the Club until my matter is resolved.”
Wicks’ solicitor, Mark Hanlon said his client would strenuously defend all charges. “Danny maintains his innocence and will defend the charges,” Hanlon said. He said Wicks would not be commenting further on the matter.
Newcastle Knights CEO, Steve Burraston said Wicks’ decision is in the best interests
of himself and his former club.
“We support Danny’s decision and understand that this is in the best interests of all
involved,” said Mr Burraston. “Danny has many challenges ahead and we understand the reasons behind his decision.”
Mr Burraston reaffirmed the club’s position following more media reports this morning
quoting unnamed sources and fuelling further speculation.
“As I said in a statement earlier this week, some very serious allegations have been
reported in the last week. There is an ongoing police investigation and we have no intention of hindering their investigation in any way.”
“We don’t act on rumours and innuendo and until such times that we are presented with solid evidence we won’t be taking matters into our own hands. It is a matter for police and they are much better placed to deal with such matters.”
From http://www.leagueunlimited.com/article.php?newsid=18736
