A football boss has failed in a quest to sue his former club in a £17,500 bonus row.
Martin Lauchlan claimed he was owed the cash from his time with East Kilbride FC.
Lauchlan was manager of the Lowland League side when they won the 2016/17 title and beat Buckie Thistle in an SPFL play-off semi-final.
The ex-St Johnstone player alleged a bonus agreement was made with a club director, who apparently told him he could be “trusted” and was a “wealthy man”.
Lauchlan took East Kilbride FC to a civil hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court amid claims he did not receive money said to have been owed.
East Kilbride denied the accusations and insisted the action should be “dismissed”.
Sheriff Alayne Swanson ruled in favour of East Kilbride FC, stating that Lauchlan’s version of events “differed entirely” from the club’s.
Courts papers stated Lauchlan – then manager of junior side Rossvale – was approached in January 2016 by club company director Paul Kean.
During talks on March 18, 2016, Kean allegedly stated the club offered “a good bonus system” based on results.
The court document claimed: “Of £20,000 bonus payments due, £2500 has been paid, £17,500 accordingly remains due.”
East Kilbride FC insist it “did not offer or agree payment of bonuses therefore no payment is outstanding”.
Lauchlan declined to comment when approached by the Daily Record.
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