Friday, April 27, 2007
Fine not points likely
Maybe Dave will put more credence in the Times :)
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premiership/tottenham/article1712085.ece
West Ham United are likely to be found guilty and fined when an FA Premier League inquiry announces its verdict today on charges that they acted improperly and withheld vital documentation in the transfers of Carlos Tévez and Javier Mascherano.
The club vigorously defended charges during a hearing in London that lasted just a few hours yesterday and are likely to escape a points deduction.
Jim Sturman, QC, argued before a three-man independent panel that the club were not influenced by Kia Joorabchian, the businessman who owned the rights of the Argentina players, and could have moved them on when he wanted. The club, however, failed to provide relevant documentation for the transfers in August
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premiership/tottenham/article1712085.ece
West Ham United are likely to be found guilty and fined when an FA Premier League inquiry announces its verdict today on charges that they acted improperly and withheld vital documentation in the transfers of Carlos Tévez and Javier Mascherano.
The club vigorously defended charges during a hearing in London that lasted just a few hours yesterday and are likely to escape a points deduction.
Jim Sturman, QC, argued before a three-man independent panel that the club were not influenced by Kia Joorabchian, the businessman who owned the rights of the Argentina players, and could have moved them on when he wanted. The club, however, failed to provide relevant documentation for the transfers in August
Posted by norven munky at 3:36 pm
Dave said...
Well the Times is printing something less controversial and probably closer to the truth. It is obvious that the hearing is happening but anything with regards to the punishment is pure speculation that's all I'm saying. I don't beleive we will be deducted points and if we do get points deducted then I think they will be given back upon appeal.
beggers said...
It was the negative speculation that bothered me, at least this articles positive! Who knows what is fact or fiction? Bottom line is that the lads need to be fully focused on this game and don't need any distractions.
Whatever happens will be down the track that's for sure, what with appeals etc. But it's the now we've got to come to grips with, worry about the football and let the vultures worry about the legal shite.
Hope we get a few numbers tomorrow night? Primed for a big one.
OH EAST LONDON, IS WONDERFUL.....
TheRedRisky said...
West Ham handed record £5.5m fine
West Ham have been fined £5.5m after being found guilty over charges relating to the transfers of Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano.
But the Hammers have avoided a points deduction which could have ended their hopes of staying in the Premeirship.
More to follow.
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Dave said...Well the Times is printing something less controversial and probably closer to the truth. It is obvious that the hearing is happening but anything with regards to the punishment is pure speculation that's all I'm saying. I don't beleive we will be deducted points and if we do get points deducted then I think they will be given back upon appeal.
beggers said...It was the negative speculation that bothered me, at least this articles positive! Who knows what is fact or fiction? Bottom line is that the lads need to be fully focused on this game and don't need any distractions.
Whatever happens will be down the track that's for sure, what with appeals etc. But it's the now we've got to come to grips with, worry about the football and let the vultures worry about the legal shite.
Hope we get a few numbers tomorrow night? Primed for a big one.
OH EAST LONDON, IS WONDERFUL.....
TheRedRisky said...West Ham handed record £5.5m fine
West Ham have been fined £5.5m after being found guilty over charges relating to the transfers of Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano.
But the Hammers have avoided a points deduction which could have ended their hopes of staying in the Premeirship.
More to follow.
