Breaking news, from Wikileaks, seems someone has hacked a News Of The World reporters computer. Due to be printed Sunday! Newcastle United in the FA dock! The Charges! Four charges of fielding an unregistered player: The FA claim that Newcastle have fielded Cheik Tiote since 26 August 2010 , despite being owned by an unrecognised third party. This is in breech of a rule introduced following the Carlos Teves affair stating no club can field a player that is owned fully, or partly, by a third party. Using an unauthorised agent an Ivorian named Tolo de Abril: Newcastle are also accused of using an unregistered and unrecognised agent to bring Tiote to St James's Park. Agents must be registered with FIFA to conduct business with English clubs. Falsifying documents: Both the club and the chairman have been charged with falsifying documents when Tiote signed his contract in 2010. It is believed these charges also involve the unregistered agent. The Precedent. The obvious precedent here is West Ham United, who were charged ã5.5m for their part in the Teves saga. Ironically, Alan Pardew (now Newcastle manager) was one of the most outspoken individuals in this case. . However, the West Ham and Newcastle situation differ because the rules in place now were set in hindsight of the Carlos Teves case. The Football Association added the afore mentioned ban on clubs fielding players owned either in part, or fully, by a third party in light of the Teves saga. This means that Newcastle have violated additional rules from the ones that West Ham United did in 2009. Past precedent for using unlicensed agents comes from Luton Town, who were docked 10 points in 2008 for breeching this rule on four occasions. The real test for Newcastle will be the new rules that the FA brought in after the Carlos Teves transfer. This is the first time any club has been charged with breaking this rule, so the case will act as future precedent meaning the Football Association could be overly strict to ensure it sends a clear message to other clubs. Factoring in the punishment handed down to Luton Town, and the fact Newcastle have to defend themselves against two sets of charges that could incur a points deduction, the Geordie outfit have cause for concern. However, the chairman and manager of Newcastle seem strangely apathetic about the whole situation, with both of them suggesting they donââ¬â¢t expect a points deduction. It will be interesting to see if their attitude changes after our story breaks. They will challenge all the charges put against them, this could mean they know something we donââ¬â¢t. Alternatively, it could just mean that they fancy their chances against an FA board that will have to conclusively prove all charges. The Likely Outcome. For me, the likely outcome is a fine ââ¬â something Newcastle wonââ¬â¢t be too concerned about, but heavy enough so other clubs would wish to avoid it. Iââ¬â¢d be very surprised if The FA didn't hand Newcastle a points deduction as well because of the position they currently find themselves in. If Newcastle get relegated because of a points deduction handed down by The FA, and there is any remaining dispute over the punishment that could be challenged independently, this could lead to a lengthy legal battle between Newcastle and the Football Association on the grounds of lost income. Addendum On a separate note, auditors could be heading to St James's Park to look into financial irregularities. Rumours of money laundering are rife in the City concerning more than one Newcastle Director. Which came to light whilst the transfer of Tiote was being investigated.
It was on Wikileaks twitter mate, I don't do twitter, my mate sent it a few minutes ago. Seems there could be an even bigger story on the financial irregularities.
Brucey I have PM ed you the link pretty sure I can't do it on an open forum as it could bring trouble down on Mick.
****ing hell that's bad **** mind. I don't like the ****ers, but it would be harsh if they went down and some ****e like Wigan stayed up cos some daft twat cut corners. It's all over twitter, and it's on corriere dello sport, for any of you who can read Italian. Wowzers, serious ****.
Well, as a mod, i can't post links to other sites really, it'll be all ower the web tomorrow anyway, big story.
Nobody would want them to go down this way, doubt even Roger would. But if they have been going about things under the table you couldn't blame the FA after all the stick they took over the Teves affair.
If they went down cos of this we'd have to put up with 5-1 for 2 ****ing years, i never thought i'd say it but.... SAVE THE TOON!
Seems pretty legitimate mate the other stuff I have seen mentions an Ivory Coast reporter who broke the story. He seems to have it in for Tiote some sort of family feud.
Strange name for an Ivorian. Well would you like to be called Tolo de Abril especially as an English translation would be April Fool. Be very careful lads.
Sorry mate no matter what those words would never cross my lips. If those nice people running Newcastle have done this, the club deserves all they get. IMHO.
Come on mate that's a bit strong, nee ****er deserves Danny Simpson and James Perch. Fell off his ****ing Perch more like, thinking he was a footballer.
