Premier League 2005/2006 #20 With the battle for 4th place

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Op dinsdag 9 mei 2006 11:12 schreef stevengerrard het volgende:
gvd dat lukt me ook niet om hem werkend te krijgen....Heb je misschien een alternatief??

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Op dinsdag 9 mei 2006 12:17 schreef DIGGER het volgende:
Niemand maakt zulke goeie lasagna als m'n schoonmoeder

(Je zal maar die Arsenal fan in de keuken zijn, dan komt er ineens een hoop op je af nu - mensen die blij met je zijn en je haten)

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Op dinsdag 9 mei 2006 15:59 schreef DutchGooner het volgende:
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The Club has sent the following open letter to Dave Richards, Chairman of the FA Premier League.

Mr Dave Richards
Chairman
The FA Premier League,
30 Gloucester Place
London
W1U 8PL

9 May 2006

Dear Dave

Re: Protest and request for the match between West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur FC on 7/5/06 to be replayed

As you are aware, Sunday could have been a momentous day for our Club and our fans. It was the first time since the inception of the UEFA Champions League that we were in a position to qualify for European club football’s most prestigious competition. After such a successful League campaign, the excitement and expectation of our fans was simply enormous. Our match at West Ham was effectively a Cup Final.

However, we believe that our chances of success were significantly reduced by the exceptional circumstances brought about by the sudden illness of the majority of players in our First Team squad in the early hours of Sunday morning. In being given no viable option to postpone the match other than a 2-hour delay to kick-off, our players were denied the possible opportunity of competing in the Champions League, while our fans have been left with a sense of suspicion and injustice at the way subsequent events unfolded.

We contacted the FAPL early on Sunday morning and, after a series of conversations, the FAPL called for the England Team Doctor and the FAPL Company Secretary to attend our Team Hotel to assess the situation. We believed that the FAPL were examining the situation in good faith and were seeking to obtain all relevant information before coming to a decision. Indeed, in those early conversations the FAPL’s Chief Executive had given us every reason to believe the match could be postponed to allow our players some extra time to recover from a lack of sleep, vomiting, diarrhoea and dehydration.

At this time, myself, Board members and other key decision makers joined the players at their hotel. Whilst waiting for the opinion of the England Team Doctor, who was yet to arrive at our Team Hotel, I was contacted from a distance by the FAPL and told that we had to play the game that day or suffer the consequences. This, by implication, may have meant a significant loss of points and the denial of participation in any European competition – a situation I could not sanction. This threat was made by the FAPL despite the fact that West Ham United, acting honourably and fairly as would be expected from that club, had consented to the postponement of the match provided that any re-match did not interfere with their FA Cup Final preparations.

The FAPL’s Chief Executive then said he would consider the match being delayed to later on Sunday evening, but unfortunately the Police would not sanction a kick off time beyond 5pm. Our medical staff advised that a delay of at least 3 hours would be necessary to have any impact on the players and therefore it was Martin Jol’s view that, in the absence of a postponement or a much later kick-off, we had no choice whatsoever but to proceed to play at 3pm. What puzzles us is why the FAPL were prepared to sanction a 4 hour delay but not a 24 hour delay. If the integrity of all matches kicking off at the same time was your primary concern, why sanction a delay of any kind?

Our next issue was team selection. Martin Jol and his staff, having originally selected their squad of 17 players for the match, were then left in the invidious position of choosing between starting the match with their original 17 players, 10 of whom were feeling very unwell, or drafting in Reserve Team players, the majority of whom have not played for the First Team this season or are untried and untested at First Team level. In any case, having ended their season, our Reserve Team players were scattered across various parts of London and the South East, would not have been prepared to play in a Premier League (or any other) match at such short notice and would rarely, if ever, have played together.

This was an impossible position for our coaching staff to find themselves in on the morning of what was our most important match for many years. Playing a make-shift, inexperienced and ill-prepared team in such a high profile game could have turned the match into a farce, resulting in an embarrassment for the players, the coaches, the Club, our fans and the Premier League competition as a whole.

To add insult to injury, the FAPL’s announcement that our game would not be postponed was made live on Sky TV from the pitch side at Highbury. In light of the obvious sensitivities and the competition for 4th place between Arsenal and Spurs this was, to say the least, an unfortunate choice.

We simply do not understand why the FAPL failed to appraise itself of all of the facts before turning down our request that the fixture be postponed under rule E 13.4. We were surprised that the FAPL’s Chief Executive did not make the short journey from Highbury to the Team Hotel at Canary Wharf to assess such a serious issue first hand. We also fail to understand why the England Team Doctor, having been sent to the Team Hotel, was not even consulted before an announcement was made (in fact, he did not even arrive at our hotel before the decision was made or even before our players had to leave the Team Hotel to travel to Upton Park for the match). As a result we played the game with players who were unwell but who were desperate not to let their fans and colleagues down. Clearly, our governing body put us in an impossible situation and gave a significant advantage to Arsenal in competing for that 4th position.

With this in mind we contacted those Premier League Chairmen and Chief Executives we were able to locate to establish what fellow members feel is an appropriate way forward given the unorthodox decision made by the FAPL prior to receiving objective information on the situation. We now have confirmation from a majority of Premier League clubs that they would support a replay and in similar circumstances would expect the game to have been postponed. This is a gesture made by fellow clubs which supports the Charter’s aims of running a professional league in a manner in which all of its member Clubs are treated equally and in a professional, fair and objective way. Additionally, from comments made by Sepp Blatter in the media in the past 24 hours, even FIFA would support the idea of a postponement provided the match was played on or before 15 May 2006.

We therefore formally request that you order that the game be replayed.

It is regrettable that we have been put in this position, but we feel let down by the FAPL’s abdication of its responsibility to consider the request for a postponement fairly and after due consideration of all relevant factors. Where such significant commercial and competitive interests are jeopardised it is only reasonable that our governing body ensures we play on a level playing field and supports us by making decisions based on the facts of the situation which has to include all relevant information. We feel sure that the FAPL, along with most reasonable minded people, would not have wanted such a controversial outcome to the final day of the Premier League season. Furthermore, the FAPL was inconsistent in its approach in being prepared to consider the kick-off to be delayed but not allowing the match to be played on a different day.

Finally, whilst our primary concern here is for our own Club, the situation we find ourselves in highlights what could have been an even bigger issue for a Club facing relegation from the FAPL. Similarly, it is hard to believe that, faced with an identical issue on the morning of a Champions League Final, a club would not seek a postponement (with the opposing team consenting) and that, given the importance of such an occasion, such a request would not be granted by UEFA in the interests of fairness and good sporting practice. In our view, and regardless of the outcome of our case, the FAPL’s decision making process and lines of communication in such a situation need thorough and urgent review in order to ensure that no other club is similarly disadvantaged in the future.

Yours sincerely

DANIEL LEVY
Chairman of Tottenham Hotspur

bron: http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com

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Op dinsdag 9 mei 2006 18:12 schreef Dos37 het volgende:
vanavond afscheidswedstrijd van Roy Keane. Wedstrijd is glad uitverkocht.

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Tottenham wil replay na voedselvergiftiging

9/5/2006 18:25

Ziek, zwak en misselijk voelde Tottenham Hotspur zich. Maar spelen moesten ze, met alle gevolgen van dien. De Londense club wil nu een replay.

Een voedselvergiftiging bij tien spelers maakte een einde aan de illusies van Tottenham Hotspur. De verzwakte Londense club bleek niet opgewassen tegen West Ham United (1-2) en zag daarmee de Champions Leaguekwalificatie in rook opgaan.

Het aanvankelijk verzoek van Tottenham de wedstrijd minimaal een dag uit te stellen vond geen gehoor. Maar de Londense club doet een nieuwe poging het duel met West Ham United opnieuw op het programma te krijgen.

'Onze wedstrijd tegen West Ham was voor ons een soort bekerfinale', schrijft voorzitter Daniel Levy. 'Onze kansen waren duidelijk verkleind door bijzondere omstandigheden. We hebben met spelers gespeeld die niet zich lekker voelden maar hun fans en collega's niet in de steek wilden te laten.'

Het voorgestelde uitstel van twee uur was voor Tottenham geen oplossing. 'Onze spelers zijn een mogelijke kans ontnomen zich te kwalificeren voor de Champions League, terwijl onze fans achterbleven met het gevoel van onrecht', aldus Levy. Wat het nog pijnlijker maakte, was dat juist aartsrivaal Arsenal profiteerde.

De Premier League, de overkoepelende organisatie, wil voorlopig van een replay niets weten. 'Tottenham heeft de wedstrijd gespeeld en wat ons betreft blijft het resultaat staan. Maar het bestuur zal samenkomen en de inhoud van de brief bekijken', zei een woordvoerder.

bron: www.vi.nl

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Op woensdag 10 mei 2006 10:10 schreef the_legend_killer het volgende:
Ik zou als Arsenal fan nog niet te vroeg lachen.

Stel je verliest de CL finale..

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Op dinsdag 9 mei 2006 18:12 schreef Dos37 het volgende:
vanavond afscheidswedstrijd van Roy Keane. Wedstrijd is glad uitverkocht.

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Op woensdag 10 mei 2006 12:09 schreef DIGGER het volgende:

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En donderdag de Alan Shearer Testimonial (Newcastle - Celtic) - Live op ITV 4.

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Op woensdag 10 mei 2006 10:10 schreef the_legend_killer het volgende:
Ik zou als Arsenal fan nog niet te vroeg lachen.

Stel je verliest de CL finale..

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Op woensdag 10 mei 2006 09:55 schreef M0NTANA het volgende:
Replay zal er niet inzitten, daarvoor is Arsenal te groot.

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Arsenal top TV & prize money list

Arsenal's run to the Champions League final has seen them eclipse Chelsea's earnings for television income and prize money in the 2005-06 season. The Gunners have made Ŗ52.7m so far while champions Chelsea took Ŗ47.5m. Liverpool made Ŗ43.2m from television and prize money while their great rivals Manchester United got Ŗ39.9m.

Almost half Arsenal's income has come from the Champions League - victory over Barcelona in the final would bring in a further Ŗ2m. Spurs, the highest-placed club not involved in the Champions League, earned Ŗ26.2m, less than half the sum their north London rivals pulled in.

Henk Potts, a football finance analyst with Barclays stockbrokers, said: "The Champions League is the cash cow of modern football and it is so important to the leading clubs to be part of it. "It is not just the TV and prize money, though that is very lucrative in itself, but it is vital in terms of a club's profile, merchandising and desirability for sponsors."

Liverpool's run to the FA Cup, and qualifying for the Champions League knockout phase, enabled them to earn more than Manchester United, while Middlesbrough's success in cup competitions brought in an extra Ŗ5m.

Earnings of Premier League clubs in 2005/06 (prize money and TV cash but not gate receipts or merchandise income).

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Arsenal Ŗ52.7m* Chelsea Ŗ47.5m Liverpool Ŗ43.2m** Man Utd Ŗ39.8m Tottenham Ŗ26.2m West Ham Ŗ24.4m** Middlesbrough Ŗ24.3m Newcastle Ŗ24.0m Bolton Ŗ23.7m Blackburn Ŗ23.6m Wigan Ŗ22.9m Everton Ŗ22.4m Charlton Ŗ21.0m Man City Ŗ20.6m Fulham Ŗ20.3m Aston Villa Ŗ19.6m Birmingham Ŗ19.4m Portsmouth Ŗ18.0m West Brom Ŗ16.9m Sunderland Ŗ16.1m

* Arsenal earn an extra Ŗ2m if they win the Champions League
** An extra Ŗ1m goes to the FA Cup final winners

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Coppell agrees new Reading deal
Reading boss Steve Coppell has signed a new one-year contract after guiding the Royals into the Premiership.
Coppell, who was named the League Managers' Association manager of the year, took Reading up as champions.

He said: "In my mind there was never any doubt that I'd sign another contract at Reading. It was never an issue for me.

"We are looking forward to the next challenge, which is infinitely bigger than the last one."

Chairman John Madejski said: "Steve's achievements this season have been quite phenomenal and we are greatly looking forward to continuing our excellent relationship as we prepare for our first season in the top flight of English football."

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Op woensdag 10 mei 2006 21:14 schreef the_legend_killer het volgende:
Gaat UEFA CUP voetbal nu gewoon naar West Ham ?

Of moeten ze nou de beker winnen

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Op woensdag 10 mei 2006 12:09 schreef DIGGER het volgende:

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En donderdag de Alan Shearer Testimonial (Newcastle - Celtic) - Live op ITV 4.

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Op donderdag 11 mei 2006 00:37 schreef Erasmusch het volgende:

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Ja.
En natuurlijk moeten ze winnen

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Op donderdag 11 mei 2006 01:42 schreef TimoBasso het volgende:

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Waarom geen NewCastle - Blackburn? ,dat zijn toch wel de clubs voor Alan geweest

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Op donderdag 11 mei 2006 11:11 schreef Barnet_Bee het volgende:

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Omdat de Blackburn-supporters een hekel hebben aan Shearer.

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Op donderdag 11 mei 2006 11:11 schreef Barnet_Bee het volgende:

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Omdat de Blackburn-supporters een hekel hebben aan Shearer.

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Op donderdag 11 mei 2006 09:50 schreef the_legend_killer het volgende:

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Eerst ging je nog gewoon UEFA CUP in ook al verloor je de finale.

Dus je moet nu de beker winnen om dan Europa in te kunnen./

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Op donderdag 11 mei 2006 13:03 schreef TimoBasso het volgende:

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Daar zet ik toch wel vraagtekens bij..

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Op donderdag 11 mei 2006 13:03 schreef TimoBasso het volgende:

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Daar zet ik toch wel vraagtekens bij..

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Op woensdag 10 mei 2006 15:38 schreef DutchGooner het volgende:

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Ik heb deze post reeds op een ander forum gedaan maar zo denk ik over evt de finale verliezen;

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Ik zal het zo zeggen.

Het CL seizoen begint ergens in september en je krijgt het nietige Thun op bezoek en met pijn en moeite win je vlak voor tijd met 2-1.
Oh god,denk je dan,daar komt weer een kut seizoen aan.
Betrekkelijk makkelijk hobbel je dan door de groepsfase heen,mede dankzij de makkelijke poule natuurlijk.

2e ronde komt eraan,het grote Real Madrid wacht terwijl het van geen kut draait in de competitie.
Een mooie laatste Europese wedstrijd op Highbury denk je dan maar tot je eigen verbazing zie je ze winnen in Bernabeu met slechts 0-1 en ga je in een sprookje geloven,kunnen we ze daadwerkelijk uitschakelen?
Door Real thuis op 0-0 te houden (met de geweldige ontlading op het eind na het laatste fluitsignaal) mag je door naar de kwartfinale waar Juve wacht.
Weer een club die in principe 1 of meerdere maatjes te groot is.
Wederom met fantastisch spel in de eerste wedstrijd zet je ze uiteindelijk opzij en wacht die duikboot die inmiddels ergens op de bodem van de Middenlandse Zee ligt.
Juist tegen deze club had ik totaal geen moeilijkheden verwacht maar uiteindelijk speel je je moeilijkste wedstrijd tegen hun.
Dat die piemels dan een minuut voor tijd de kans missen maakt het alleen maar mooier.

Kortom,ik heb dit seizoen Europees zoveel mooie dingen meegemaakt dat in dat opzicht het seizoen al geslaagd is wat het resultaat in de finale ook gaat worden.
Tuurlijk hoop je dat ze winnen,tuurlijk zal je dood en doodziek zijn als dat niet gebeurd maar is dat uiteindelijk een rede om op een "teleurstellend" seizoen terug te kijken? Dacht het niet!

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Op donderdag 11 mei 2006 16:06 schreef Entonie het volgende:

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