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The A-Z of Cardiff City's crazy 2013: 12 remarkable months of promotion, chaos and controversy

Former Cardiff City manager Malky Mackay is facing a six month court battle with owner Vincent Tan as he fights for his compensation – according to reports.

After their high-profile fall-out ultimately led to Mackay's sacking last week, the Scot now faces a courtroom battle for his £2.5m compensation package as the Sunday Sun says the Malaysian billionaire is refusing to pay up a penny.

The report also says that Mackay will not be “able to consider another job in football” until the situation is concluded and that in his infamous e-mail, Tan told the Scot he would not willingly hand over any compensation.

The Bluebirds, who drew 2-2 with Sunderland yesterday are now just two points clear of the Premier League drop-zone heading into 2014.