Emiliano Sala was "abandoned" by Cardiff City and had to arrange his own travel in a £15m transfer from Nantes, says ex-football agent Willie McKay.McKay's son Mark was Nantes' acting agent in the deal for the footballer, who died in a plane crash last month.Willie McKay arranged the flight that crashed in the English Channel, killing Sala, 28, and pilot David Ibbotson.Cardiff say they "strongly reject" the claim they neglected to provide Sala with travel arrangements. Jeff Yausie, the director of Football Saskatchewan confirmed to CTV News that the 26-year-old originally from Moose Jaw was on the plane that crashed after taking off on Saturday night. Peters says all three people who were on board the plane have been pronounced dead. Follow. Ibbotson's body has not been found. "When you phone for a taxi you don't ask him if he has a driving licence," he said. "He told me the player liaison officer was waiting for Emi to come off the plane and it hadn't arrived. Search for plane carrying Argentine football player Emiliano Sala called off. "They buy a player for 17m euros and then leave him in a hotel by himself to go on the computer and look for a flight - I think Cardiff let themselves down badly. I don't hold anyone responsible because it's just a tragic accident. "You're prepared to lose that £1.5m given the circumstances. "The body of Argentine Sala - the Bluebirds' record signing - was found in the wreckage of the Piper Malibu N264DB, which was found on the seabed 13 days after it vanished over the English Channel near Guernsey. Follow the author of this article. "Neil had called Mark and he told him to phone me," Willie McKay said. Former Saskatoon Hilltop and University of Saskatchewan Husky football player Justin Filteau was one of three people killed in a plane crash near Medicine Hat Alta., on June 2, 2019. It was a bit embarrassing for Cardiff," Willie McKay said. "I don't care, to tell the truth - I really don't care because what we've been through is total hell," Willie McKay said.Willie McKay says the weeks since the crash have been "very, very difficult" for himself and his family, adding he feels "great grief" for the families of the deceased men.But his son said he "doesn't see" how they would have ever done things differently and hopes "everyone can stick together".Mark McKay admitted the incident had made him question his future as a football agent but added it was not the right time to think about it.
"Willie McKay arranged Sala's flight to Cardiff through David Henderson - an experienced pilot who had flown him and many of his players "all over Europe on countless occasions".
Athletes, coaches and officials who died in plane crashes following their athletic career: Dec. 21, 1918 — Hobey Baker, 26, hockey and football player at Princeton 1910-14, in France. "Cardiff has serious concerns over the potential unlawfulness of the journey following information that has been released. The footballer died in a plane crash on January 21 Credit: LOIC VENANCE/AFP Tom Morgan, Sports News Correspondent 14 August 2019 • 2:08pm. (Source: Saskatoon Hilltops)
"In January, Cardiff told the BBC the club does not have a private jet for players to use and therefore they could not be expected to have arranged his travel to and from Nantes.They added that "the relevant authorities must be allowed to determine the facts surrounding this tragedy". "Willie McKay claims Nantes owe his son £1.5m for brokering the deal but said "they won't be chasing Nantes for the moment". "The way they've acted so far, they've been a disgrace. Former Saskatoon Hilltops and University of Saskatchewan Huskies football player Justin Filteau, has been confirmed dead in a small plane crash near Medicine Hat Alta., that claimed the lives of three people. Media playback is not supported on this device Former Saskatoon Hilltop and University of Saskatchewan Husky football player Justin Filteau was one of three people killed in a plane crash near Medicine Hat Alta., on June 2, 2019. "At the end of the day I don't want to sit here and be a victim because I'm not and that's a fact. "Willie McKay is not a registered agent but when asked why he was involved in the Sala deal, he replied: "I was helping my son. The Hilltops tweeted out their condolences on Saturday afternoon. Athletes, coaches and officials who died in plane crashes following their athletic career: Dec. 21, 1918 — Hobey Baker, 26, hockey and football player at Princeton 1910-14, in France. "Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online.The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football.Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer.How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK.How to get involved in just about any sport or activity "You don't make decisions when you're in a place like this," he said. They are currently investigating the details of the flight.In recent weeks, questions have arisen regarding the pilot's licence held by Ibbotson, and in an interim report this week, air accident investigators said he did not have a licence for commercial flights and could only fly passengers in the EU on a cost-sharing basis. "Fifa is investigating the transfer payment for Sala after Nantes made a claim against Cardiff.The Welsh side were due to make the first of three instalments on 20 February, but they agreed with French Ligue 1 side Nantes to extend the deadline by a week.Nantes wrote to Cardiff on 5 February requesting the first instalment, which Cardiff were due to pay the first of on Wednesday.Cardiff said they were withholding payment until crash investigations were complete and they were satisfied about "anomalies" around the deal.
"Willie McKay arranged Sala's flight to Cardiff through David Henderson - an experienced pilot who had flown him and many of his players "all over Europe on countless occasions".
Athletes, coaches and officials who died in plane crashes following their athletic career: Dec. 21, 1918 — Hobey Baker, 26, hockey and football player at Princeton 1910-14, in France. "Cardiff has serious concerns over the potential unlawfulness of the journey following information that has been released. The footballer died in a plane crash on January 21 Credit: LOIC VENANCE/AFP Tom Morgan, Sports News Correspondent 14 August 2019 • 2:08pm. (Source: Saskatoon Hilltops)
"In January, Cardiff told the BBC the club does not have a private jet for players to use and therefore they could not be expected to have arranged his travel to and from Nantes.They added that "the relevant authorities must be allowed to determine the facts surrounding this tragedy". "Willie McKay claims Nantes owe his son £1.5m for brokering the deal but said "they won't be chasing Nantes for the moment". "The way they've acted so far, they've been a disgrace. Former Saskatoon Hilltops and University of Saskatchewan Huskies football player Justin Filteau, has been confirmed dead in a small plane crash near Medicine Hat Alta., that claimed the lives of three people. Media playback is not supported on this device Former Saskatoon Hilltop and University of Saskatchewan Husky football player Justin Filteau was one of three people killed in a plane crash near Medicine Hat Alta., on June 2, 2019. "At the end of the day I don't want to sit here and be a victim because I'm not and that's a fact. "Willie McKay is not a registered agent but when asked why he was involved in the Sala deal, he replied: "I was helping my son. The Hilltops tweeted out their condolences on Saturday afternoon. Athletes, coaches and officials who died in plane crashes following their athletic career: Dec. 21, 1918 — Hobey Baker, 26, hockey and football player at Princeton 1910-14, in France. "Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online.The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football.Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer.How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK.How to get involved in just about any sport or activity "You don't make decisions when you're in a place like this," he said. They are currently investigating the details of the flight.In recent weeks, questions have arisen regarding the pilot's licence held by Ibbotson, and in an interim report this week, air accident investigators said he did not have a licence for commercial flights and could only fly passengers in the EU on a cost-sharing basis. "Fifa is investigating the transfer payment for Sala after Nantes made a claim against Cardiff.The Welsh side were due to make the first of three instalments on 20 February, but they agreed with French Ligue 1 side Nantes to extend the deadline by a week.Nantes wrote to Cardiff on 5 February requesting the first instalment, which Cardiff were due to pay the first of on Wednesday.Cardiff said they were withholding payment until crash investigations were complete and they were satisfied about "anomalies" around the deal.