Surely defamation is irrespective of whether it is in the wider public domain. If employees of the club have claimed things against him that aren't true then he has been defamed. Plus the fact that the wider perceptions could be that his character has been defamed by unpublished facts purely...
Isn't that my point. Tanno was cleared but both Oatway and Poyet weren't. Oatway took a settlement (but as I said, if he was wronged he could have sued) and Poyet threatened to sue but never went through with it. Read into that what you want. Those in the Poyet camp will say he moved on and...
What planet are you on. If he was wronged, why isn't he suing the club? Perhaps you should open your eyes more. You don't have to know what went on to know that something went on of which both parties are keen on keeping under wraps. You can stick your fingers in your ears, shut your eyes...
He may well have been a legend but surely anyone can see that the events of last summer affected his relationship with the club and lets remember he was not absolved of any wrongdoing, merely an agreement reached.
Or maybe the OP is just mischief making with this thread!