Kevin Harper has launched legal action against Lochee United following his contentious sacking, Courier Sport can reveal.
Lawyers acting on behalf of the former Hibernian and Portsmouth winger lodged papers claiming wrongful dismissal and breach of contract with the Scottish Courts & Tribunal Service last week.
Lochee United JFC and the current members of its committee are understood to be the subject of the complaint. They have until the end of March to respond.
The case is expected to be heard in April.
Five-day reign
Harper, 47, was named Lochee manager on November 15, 2022, succeeding long-serving boss George Shields.
Speaking at the time, the ex-Scotland under-21 internationalist beamed: “I am excited to get started and looking forward to supporting the club’s goal of using football to improve the lives of the local community.”
However, his reign lasted just FIVE DAYS.
He was dismissed on November 20, with Lochee claiming the appointment had NOT been ratified by the club’s committee and expressing concerns regarding the finances involved in the move.
A Lochee source described the situation as “embarrassing”.
The lamentable saga prompted club president Graeme Carling and secretary Marc Stanton to step down.
Mr Carling subsequently aimed a broadside at long-serving Lochee committee member Larry Duncan during an explosive interview with Courier Sport, accusing him of orchestrating a “coup” against Harper.
The matter will now be settled in the courts.
