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Leeds to sue Hammers?

By Jimmy, in General Football and Sport

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Jimmy

Jimmy

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Bates' seeing pound signs

Leeds may seek Tevez compensation

Leeds United are considering a compensation claim following the settlement of the Carlos Tevez saga.

West Ham and Sheffield United reached an out-of-court settlement over the Argentine's ineligibility during the 2006-07 season.

The Blades' relegation saw Leeds miss out on add-ons from the transfers of Rob Hulse, Matthew Kilgallon and Ian Bennett to Bramall Lane.

"We are currently taking advice on it and won't be commenting further at this time," said Bates.

The Sheffield club successfully argued that Tevez was ineligible to play for West Ham and that his goals helped keep the Hammers in the Premier League at their expense.

If they are being compensated for their loss we believe we should be compensated for our loss

An independent hearing ruled in favour of their claim for compensation and the two clubs reached an agreement earlier this week, thought to be in the region of £20m.

And while that seemed to signal the end of the matter, Bates' comments indicate that the saga could carry on.

"We sold a number of players to Sheffield United with contingencies," Bates said.

"When they got relegated on the last day of the season we missed out on a substantial sum.

"That's what we lost and if they are being compensated for their loss we believe we should be compensated for our loss.

"There are other clubs in the same boat who have similar claims. Ours is the biggest claim and it would be nice to collect that and strengthen our squad."

It is not known how much money Leeds missed out on, but one newspaper report estimates it could be around £500,000.

Carlos Tevez

Argentine Tevez now plays for Manchester United

Former Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock, now in charge of Crystal Palace, said on Tuesday that he was also considering legal action against West Ham.

Players from the Sheffield United team that were relegated also intend to pursue their compensation claim.

In a statement on their club website, West Ham said: "It is now becoming clear that the ruling by Lord Griffiths has encouraged a potentially endless legal chain of claims and counter claims, which can only be damaging to English football.

"As a club we will strongly resist any attempts to prolong this matter through the courts both to protect our interests and those of the wider game.

"There is a lot more at stake than the finances of West Ham United and we will do all we can to stop this matter ending in a form of legal anarchy."

well done to the F.A. and Premier League for opening this can of worms when they could of dealt with it at the time

MC Prussian

MC Prussian

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Leeds are just another football club desperately in need of some extra cash, that's all.

Maybe we could now seek compensation from That Former Manager for the harm he's done to the club!

Kilworthfox

Kilworthfox

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Leeds are just another football club desperately in need of some extra cash, that's all

Maybe we could now seek compensation from That Former Manager for the harm he's done to the club!

They do have a clim, but this could go on forever!

For the good of the game the F.A & the Premier League have to act NOW!

MC Prussian

MC Prussian

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They do have a clim, but this could go on forever!

For the good of the game the F.A & the Premier League have to act NOW!

It's like the focus in football is slowly shifting away from the actual game over to lawsuits and compensation claims - it's a tedious affair these days...

If institutions and people would act and talk to each other directly without playing the sulky kid, there would be no need for legal action. :whistle:

Sir Fynwy

Sir Fynwy

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I'm talking to my legal team about making a claim against West Ham, it appears I lost a few points in a fantasy football league because of their illegal signings :whistle:

Jon the Hat

Jon the Hat

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If the blades now get from West Ham the money they would have earned if they had stayed up, then surely payment to Leeds should come from them, not from West Ham.

Sir Fynwy

Sir Fynwy

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If the blades now get from West Ham the money they would have earned if they had stayed up, then surely payment to Leeds should come from them, not from West Ham.

Why? The contractual obligation was for SU to pay extra if they stayed up, they didn't and therefore the contract terms didn't apply. If Leeds now want to make a claim that the contract was nullified because of an illegal act by another party their grievance is with the other party.

Number 6

Number 6

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I'm talking to my legal team about making a claim against West Ham, it appears I lost a few points in a fantasy football league because of their illegal signings :whistle:

:giggle: It seems it will end up that way. The initial cock up has caused this mess, a mess which seems to be getting messier and messier.

Floating Fox

Floating Fox

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To be fair, West Ham should have been docked points just like any other club outside the Prem would have. But the Prem can't have its squeaky clean imagine ruined !

Uncle Albert

Uncle Albert

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I hope Leeds take West Ham for every little penny they can squeeze out of them. Should of been docked points as soon as they were caught for their wrong doing.

Craig

Craig

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I thought if you go into administration the slate is wiped clean meaning any old business is wiped out?

West Ham haven't been have they? :unsure:

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