Martin King (Eminence)
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Martin King is the founder and managing director of the Luton
based corporate entertainment booking agency, Eminence but is better known for the scandals that occurred during his tenure as director of Luton Town
. King was a director of Luton Town
from July 2005 until March 2007, when he resigned following the sacking of Mike Newell
. King called Newell's sacking undemocratic, and suggested that only two board members were actually present at the sacking although that's not believed to be the sole reason behind his departure.
King has since revealed that £3,700,000 is currently unaccounted for at the club, and that Newell was sacked for a letter he sent to the board of directors questioning certain the ongoings at the club.
Luton
Luton is a large town and unitary authority of Bedfordshire, England, 30 miles north of London. Luton and its near neighbours, Dunstable and Houghton Regis, form the Luton/Dunstable Urban Area with a population of about 250,000....
based corporate entertainment booking agency, Eminence but is better known for the scandals that occurred during his tenure as director of Luton Town
Luton Town F.C.
Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was...
. King was a director of Luton Town
Luton Town F.C.
Luton Town Football Club is an English professional football club based since 1905 at Kenilworth Road, Luton, Bedfordshire. The club currently competes in the fifth tier of English football, the Conference National, for the third consecutive season during the 2011–12 season.Formed in 1885, it was...
from July 2005 until March 2007, when he resigned following the sacking of Mike Newell
Mike Newell (footballer)
Michael Colin "Mike" Newell is an English football manager and former professional footballer. As a player he notably was a member of the Blackburn Rovers team which won the Premier League in 1995, as well also playing for Crewe Alexandra, Wigan Athletic, Luton Town, Leicester City, Everton,...
. King called Newell's sacking undemocratic, and suggested that only two board members were actually present at the sacking although that's not believed to be the sole reason behind his departure.
King has since revealed that £3,700,000 is currently unaccounted for at the club, and that Newell was sacked for a letter he sent to the board of directors questioning certain the ongoings at the club.