Barnsley co-chairman Paul Conway had earlier demanded compensation after claiming Stendel was still under contract at Oakwell, despite the club announcing a “separation” on October 8. “Never once did Mr Stendel seek approval or alert members of the club’s board to these discussions. “This event, coupled with numerous other issues, led to the removal of Mr Stendel as head coach. “He was not an employee of Barnsley Football Club when we first consulted him and there is no basis on which Heart of Midlothian Football Club is liable to Barnsley Football Club. “Should any claim be commenced against Heart of Midlothian Football Club, it will be defended in the strongest possible terms.

Source: Express December 09, 2019 16:31 UTC