Jump to content

Other clubs' transfers


Recommended Posts

Just now, Pata said:

 

I don't see a conspiracy. Would've been a massive mess like the Sala case if he had moved before the accusations were made. Think FA (if it was them) are doing the right thing by letting Man City know about this beforehand.


Man City would look to launch a claim for compensation against the FA if they knew an investigation was taking place and still ratified the deal.

Link to post
Share on other sites

The Paqueta dodginess was in a match against us that ended in a draw.

 

The only fair result is that we are awarded a win. Which means we finished a place higher, and thus will be in the Europa League.

 

Has anyone got a phone number for Brighton? I need to break the bad news.

Link to post
Share on other sites

38 minutes ago, Deuce said:


Well within his rights to put in the request, but I do find it a bit rich that he thinks he’s earned a move. Promising young player, but it’s not as though the Champo is somehow beneath him.

 

He was told he wouldn't be picked for Italy if he's playing in the Championship, which is why he's been pushing so hard for a move.

Link to post
Share on other sites

42 minutes ago, Pata said:

 

I don't see a conspiracy. Would've been a massive mess like the Sala case if he had moved before the accusations were made. Think FA (if it was them) are doing the right thing by letting Man City know about this beforehand.

My comment was meant to sound a bit tongue in cheek, not sure it came across that way now :lol:

Link to post
Share on other sites

48 minutes ago, Deuce said:


Well within his rights to put in the request, but I do find it a bit rich that he thinks he’s earned a move. Promising young player, but it’s not as though the Champo is somehow beneath him.


He’s in the Italy squad and there’s no chance he’s staying there playing at Leeds. At the same time I can’t imagine he’ll thrive under Dyche. 
 

Leeds fans proper hate him now either way. Carried on like a right little twat.

Link to post
Share on other sites

Will they be able to prove it was him though, the accounts were people close to him, we dont know how much money they have. He could just say I gave them cash and its up to them how they spend it, its dodgy but it could be hard to pin down.

Link to post
Share on other sites

14 minutes ago, Ben said:

Will they be able to prove it was him though, the accounts were people close to him, we dont know how much money they have. He could just say I gave them cash and its up to them how they spend it, its dodgy but it could be hard to pin down.

 

That’s not the issue. If he’s acted deliberately to trigger a bet (for whoever’s benefit) that’s not just a sporting infringement- it’s a crime. Asif and Amir (England v Pakistan cricket) did time in jail for their no-balls.

Link to post
Share on other sites

59 minutes ago, Ben said:

Will they be able to prove it was him though, the accounts were people close to him, we dont know how much money they have. He could just say I gave them cash and its up to them how they spend it, its dodgy but it could be hard to pin down.


Seems as the bets were placed on an accumulator with another player based from Rio De Janeiro called Luiz Henrique that plays for Betis that also picked up a yellow card in the 89th minute for complaining the same day. He was dropped from the U23 national team because of the same reason.

 

Both players also picked up a yellow on May 21 against Leeds and Sevilla respectively…

 

Unless both were threatened with having their families kidnapped and killed (which would be the only half logical thing although more likely they thought because the bets were placed in Brazil they would be fine…), they will both be banned from football. In Brazil there has been similar cases lately with 2 years ban from football given and I think that would be the only fair thing to do although I wouldn’t mind a five year ban for disrespecting the sport. 

 

 

Edited by Flip

Link to post
Share on other sites

5 minutes ago, Matt said:

 

That’s not the issue. If he’s acted deliberately to trigger a bet (for whoever’s benefit) that’s not just a sporting infringement- it’s a crime. Asif and Amir (England v Pakistan cricket) did time in jail for their no-balls.


Do think there’s a higher requirement for evidence for criminal offence though, I think that is much more difficult. Wasn’t Xhaka freed a few years ago because they couldn’t prove  he was involved in a max bet placed on him getting a yellow in the last 10minutes (which he got for complaining to ref)?

Link to post
Share on other sites

In Asif and Amir Pakistan lost their two front line opening pace bowlers in their peaks, both of whom had the potential to be best in the world. Many cricketers even today say Asif was one of the most difficult bowlers they ever faced and yet he had a frightfully short career as this scandal pretty much ended his career. Amir was only 17 at the time so although he made a comeback years and years later I believe he was never the same. 
 

So there was a huge punishment for it. I fear for Paqueta as he’s just entering his peak and was on the cusp of one of the biggest moves. 

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...