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Walker left penniless

Indra Singh
Wednesday, November 04, 2009

SACKED national coach Melissa Walker is down to her last dollar but claims she will not let it get in the way of her legal fight with the Fiji Netball Association.

Her comments come after FNA executive Patricia Rokua emailed Walker yesterday.

In the email, Rokoua informed the sacked mentor that there was a disagreement on the amount of money owed to Walker and it was being worked out.

Walker has filed a court case against FNA over the non-payment of her salary and the breach of contract.

"I'm replying to confirm receiving the writ you are referring to in your email," Rokua said.

"As the letter states, please return all Fiji Netball property and at this stage my advice is that you begin preparations for you and your family's departure."

An emotional Walker, who had a bab, last month, said she was struggling financially because she was not paid by FNA.

"In order to take them to court, I have spent all my savings and I have to really dig deep, it has become real hard," Walker said.

"I have to keep a close watch on every penny that I spend now.

"However, this will not stop me from taking action and fighting them for something which is owed to me."

Walker said the way the FNA was treating her was disgusting because after sacking her, they had not tried any avenues to clear the dues owed.

"I want to ask who is in charge of the sport and what is the council doing," Walker said.

Walker has maintained she received two termination letters, while FNA has told her that she was already terminated in May after the South Africa tour.

Numerous calls made to Rokoua remained unaswered.

End of story

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