Former Lanarkshire football boss fails in bid to sue club over £17k bonus row

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A Lanarkshire football boss has failed in his quest to sue his former club over a £17,500 bonus. Martin Lauchlan claimed he was owed the cash from his time managing East Kilbride FC.

Mr Lauchlan was in charge of the Lowland League side when they won the 2016/17 title and beat Buckie Thistle in a SPFL play-off semi final.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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