Matt1892

If you agree to go in to arbitration you also enter in to agreement that the outcome will be binding, so there won’t be court action after if one party doesn’t agree with the outcome.

It isn’t Man Utd that are part of arbitration, it is Ashworth seeking release from his contractual obligations. We would have agreed to go in to arbitration thinking we are both comfortable in our position and to stop an even bigger bun fight if he was to resign with immediate effect and we have to put in an injunction.

With no conclusion in sight, Ashworth intends to seek a proactive resolution in a case which will be decided by a third party - although it is felt Newcastle are confident in their position https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cyx6pv55y1do

It isn’t the sort of thing you would have in UK employment contracts as you can’t have something that would take away an individuals statutory rights.

I was about to post this, if we are going in to arbitration it will be voluntary on our part, with both parties agreeing to abide by the outcome. This isn’t about agreeing a fee either, as if our position is that we believe he has to remain on gardening leave as per his contract, then it is extremely unlikely that an arbitrator will go against employment law, unless they consider the covenants to be unreasonable. Notice that Man Utd are not involved in this, so it will be Ashworth arguing his release.

I went to the Wolves vs Bournemouth game tonight, Bournemouth’s brand of football is excellent and they will be lucky to keep Iraola longer than another season. It took a few months for the players to understand what he wanted from them but since then they have kicked on to another level, I would say they are better than Brighton in terms of attractive football.

I’ve said it on here before how he reminds me of James Milner in his style of play.

We have only had three league victories in a row once this season I believe, outside of that we have only had back to back victories on 2 other occasions, including today. If we can get some sort of form which should be achievable considering our run of games, then there is no reason why we shouldn’t come 6th, anything else will need a capitulation from either Spurs of Villa. Extremely unlikely but all we can do is put as much pressure on as possible.

Outstanding performance today. Solid defensively, pressed well in attack and aggressive all over the pitch. We need to keep this up with the run of games we have but no reason why we can’t.

Villa did the same didn’t they? As in sold their stadium to the owners.

What a fantastic initiative. On a separate point, I’ve heard there has been issues with the new adidas shirts not meeting the quality checks so there could be delays with these going on sale if they can’t sort it.

You have to feel sorry for Willock, he is rushed back and playing despite clearly not being 100% fit to support the team, which is impacting his ability to both recover and get his fitness back and all he gets for it is fans wanting him sold.

Gray looks a great prospect and if FFP wasn’t an issue I would be all for it. However, it is an issue and we need first team players now. We have committed a chunk of money to Lewis Hall as a prospect, Leeds will be looking for a similar amount minimum for Gray.

That was a great goal.

No, they only review handballs in the area I think.

If anything the Fulham player jumped in to Burn, who then pushed him away to help keep his balance after the ball had gone over the pair of them.

It is only wonderful for the owner, Brighton fans are happy to accept it as for a lot of them the club are doing better than they could have ever imagined. I think this is the third season running that they have made a profit, the owner will be gutted that Mitoma has had an injury hit season as he would have been the next to be sold.

Postecoglou and Aussie bastard I think.

How does that make what I said any less factual?

Our run in is decent so European football is definitely achievable, the results are so difficult to predict though due to our performances being so erratic.

That was more down to Fulham and their final ball decision making rather than good defending on our part, they were walking through us in the first half.

I would bet that he hasn’t fully recovered from the injury that kept him out, he certainly isn’t match fit. Rushing players back will only contributed to the ongoing injury problems with the squad.

He looks quicker than Schar and Botman too.?

The performance reminded me of Man Utd this season, where they are second best for the majority of the game but a bright 25 minute period sees them pick up the win. Great result for us but we can’t afford to play like that against Spurs.

Bruno! Fuck Fulham.