Spurs report Manchester United and Liverpool...

duffer · 18th July 2008, 20:03

...to the Premier League for tapping up Berbatov and Keane.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...835579,00.html

Liverpool and Manchester United have been reported to the Premier League by Tottenham Hotspur following their respective interest in Robbie Keane and Dimitar Berbatov.

Spurs are unhappy with the conduct of their top-flight rivals following speculation linking Keane with a move to Anfield, and Berbatov with a switch to Old Trafford.

Reds boss Rafa Benitez has expressed his interest in Keane, while United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken of his optimism of concluding a deal for Berbatov.

However, Spurs have criticised the two clubs, with chairman Daniel Levy feeling they have to take the matter up with the Premier League.

Sheer arrogance
"Today's public comments by Manchester United's manager, announcing that he has made an offer for Dimitar and is confident that the deal will go through with time working in their favour, is a blatant example of sheer arrogance and interference with one of our players," said Levy in a statement on the club's official website.

"It is also probably one of the worst offences by any manager in the Premier League to date and is unbelievably hypocritical given his recent comments in respect of Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid.

"This comes after a series of events, dating back to last summer, which have shown Manchester United to be in breach of Premier League (PL) rules. As a result, we have today made an official complaint to the PL about the conduct of Manchester United.

"Benitez made similar comments in respect of Robbie recently and we made an official complaint to the PL about the conduct of Liverpool earlier this week.

"The behaviour of both clubs has been disgraceful. We told both clubs very early on that we had no interest in selling Robbie or Dimitar, respectively, and that they should refrain from pursuing the player. Both clubs arrogantly chose to ignore this request and we now have evidence that both clubs have systematically been working to prise the players away from us, outside of PL rules of conduct.

Negative influence
"Our subsequent position has been severely compromised by both clubs making their intentions widely known and indeed making contact with the players and their agents, without the club's permission.

"I have absolutely no wish to sell either player and to date we have not accepted any offer for either. However, when a player's head is turned and their commitment is absent, particularly when they occupy key positions such as that of striker, they become a negative influence in a team dressing room in which they were once a positive addition and influence.

"This is the situation we now have on our hands, with both Dimitar and Robbie having made it clear that they wish to leave for Manchester Utd and Liverpool respectively.

"Irrespective of the outcome and futures of Robbie and Dimitar, we are continuing to seek to bring in quality, talented players for the future, who want to play in a Spurs shirt."

duffer · 18th July 2008, 20:06

Just seen this has been posted in the transfer forum. Sorry!

Anyway, Levy's comments are very scathing indeed towards Fergie and Benitez.

charleysurf · 18th July 2008, 20:08

This is bullshit. Levy is taking quotes in The Sun as gospel, as if Custis interviewed Fergie.

We all know Custis got the fucking quotes from a dodgy Norewgian website that later removed them.

IBleedRed · 18th July 2008, 20:08

I thought Sir Alex hasnt actually said officially that berbatov is united's target
making these allegations seem retarded

REd FUn DevIl · 18th July 2008, 20:12

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Originally Posted by IBleedRed

I thought Sir Alex hasnt actually said officially that berbatov is united's target
making these allegations seem retarded

Obviously he didnt say it was Berbatov but the fact that we made a bid says it all.

He didnt have to speak so confident about us getting him, like the deal was all done. Damn now we look like fools on the Ronaldo saga even when he is staying.

Richter · 18th July 2008, 20:12

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Originally Posted by charleysurf

This is bullshit. Levy is taking quotes in The Sun as gospel, as if Custis interviewed Fergie.

We all know Custis got the fucking quotes from a dodgy Norewgian website that later removed them.

Why is it a dodgy Norwegian site? It's the official Scandinavian United website and they have close ties to Fergie. They removed the quotes because they feared that English media would twist them around, unfortunately that has now happened and the damage is done.

IBleedRed · 18th July 2008, 20:14

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Originally Posted by REd FUn DevIl

Obviously he didnt say it was Berbatov but the fact that we made a bid says it all.

He didnt have to speak so confident about us getting him, like the deal was all done. Damn now we look like fools on the Ronaldo saga even when he is staying.

since when are clubs not allowed to make a bid and feel confident about it though?

as always im sure Sir Alex knows exactly what hes doing and it will end up being the right thing

noodlehair · 18th July 2008, 20:15

He says it dates back to last summer, which makes sense really. Fergie's alluded to it on more than one occasion, though never naming Berbatov outright. It's been a bit fecking obvious to be fair.

He seems resigned to losing both players aswell, judging by those comments.

There's no doubt that neither Liverpool nor United have been playing by the rules. Nobody ever does

77 · 18th July 2008, 20:15

No worries... if Real didn't get sanctioned then we have nothing to worry about here.

The scousers should get points deducted though.

charleysurf · 18th July 2008, 20:15

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Originally Posted by Richter

Why is it a dodgy Norwegian site? It's the official Scandinavian United website and they have close ties to Fergie. They removed the quotes because they feared that English media would twist them around, unfortunately that has now happened and the damage is done.

Do you honestly think Fergie would have said anything like this to those noggies if he thought they were going to pass it on to The Sun etc. as quick as they could??

He would only have said something like this off-the-record, and that's why they removed the quotes.

redspoony · 18th July 2008, 20:15

Without meaning to sound hypocritical, I don't see that we've really done that much wrong. We've put a bid in and then confirmed it. Its not as if SAF, Gill and Uncle Malc have been spouting for 2 months in the media that we want to sign him. Unlike Madrid, United have put forward a request to buy the player, which as yet has not been refused. So for Levy to compare it to the Ronaldo saga is nonsensical.

Well, I think so anyway.

GAngel · 18th July 2008, 20:15

who fucking cares.

ferguson never one said utd bid for berbatov or even named a team. More paper bollocks.

Either levy will sell or he won't berbatov wanted out last season and not just for utd spurs already knew that and nothing has changed. As usual the media painting utd as the bad guy. How much you want to bet that all the liverpool supporting journo's will play down the shit storm benitez launched.

Spoonatov · 18th July 2008, 20:20

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Originally Posted by noodlehair

He says it dates back to last summer, which makes sense really. Fergie's alluded to it on more than one occasion, though never naming Berbatov outright. It's been a bit fecking obvious to be fair.

He seems resigned to losing both players aswell, judging by those comments.

There's no doubt that neither Liverpool nor United have been playing by the rules. Nobody ever does

Hardly the same as naming a player.

lynchie · 18th July 2008, 20:20

Just getting his excuses in early so all the fans think he tried oh so hard to keep the players. Just like with Carrick.

77 · 18th July 2008, 20:21

Blackburn should report Spurs over Bentley then... horses for courses

Spoonatov · 18th July 2008, 20:23

They were cunts over the Bostock deal and all. Palace had every right to be pissed off.

No mark cunts.

GAngel · 18th July 2008, 20:23

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Originally Posted by 77

Blackburn should report Spurs over Bentley then... horses for courses

I was just going to say the same thing.

Bunch of no marks

Spoonatov · 18th July 2008, 20:23

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Originally Posted by lynchie

Just getting his excuses in early so all the fans think he tried oh so hard to keep the players. Just like with Carrick.

This is my opinion, as well.

lynchie · 18th July 2008, 20:25

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Originally Posted by Spoonov

This is my opinion, as well.

I'm glad we concur

Ander8on · 18th July 2008, 20:28

He is guilty to a certain extent, these comments came after press reports that we had made a £20million for Berbatov - Fergie played smart but still crossed the line, we would be complaining if it was done to us.

As for Benitez with Keane, all clubs seem to get pissed off with the way Liverpool have unsettled players through the media - must be a typical Spanish trait.

charleysurf · 18th July 2008, 20:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ander8on

He is guilty to a certain extent, these comments came after press reports that we had made a £20million for Berbatov - Fergie played smart but still crossed the line, we would be complaining if it was done to us.

As for Benitez with Keane, all clubs seem to get pissed off with the way Liverpool have unsettled players through the media - must be a typical Spanish trait.

When did he cross the line? Fergie said we bid for an unnamed player. He never told any journalists from The Sun that it was Berbatov.

Spoonatov · 18th July 2008, 20:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ander8on

He is guilty to a certain extent, these comments came after press reports that we had made a £20million for Berbatov - Fergie played smart but still crossed the line, we would be complaining if it was done to us.

As for Benitez with Keane, all clubs seem to get pissed off with the way Liverpool have unsettled players through the media - must be a typical Spanish trait.

where did he say he made a bid for Berbs? Other than The Sun claiming that he did?

KeyserSoze · 18th July 2008, 20:30

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Originally Posted by lynchie

Just getting his excuses in early so all the fans think he tried oh so hard to keep the players. Just like with Carrick.

That is correct. Small time, if I was a Spurs fan I would see right through it.

Dr. Dwayne · 18th July 2008, 20:31

it's all media speculation that's done this. if Spurs did report us, we shall be vindicated.

77 · 18th July 2008, 20:31

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Originally Posted by Spoonov

They were cunts over the Bostock deal and all. Palace had every right to be pissed off.

No mark cunts.

To be honest Palace shot themselves in the foot on that one... they could have done a deal for 4 - 4.5m for him but Jordan got greedy.

IBleedRed · 18th July 2008, 20:32

This all sounds like high grade bullshit to me

the fucking dumbass media at work again in the slow season

Ander8on · 18th July 2008, 20:33

Yeah in the Sun, not the most credable of sources but if it was bullshit then Fergie should take action against them.

Epic · 18th July 2008, 20:33

Happy days.

charleysurf · 18th July 2008, 20:45

If Gill has any sense he'll be waking up the United press office to release a statement questioning why Levy has publicly admonished United and Fergie based on quotes in The Sun of extemely dodgy origins.

Fuzzymel · 18th July 2008, 21:04

Reading this and on rawk I think something has finally united the two teams (on one thing only). Quite a lot of similar comments.

18th July 2008, 20:03	#1 (permalink)
duffer Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chelsea fan. Posts: 2,521	Spurs report Manchester United and Liverpool... ...to the Premier League for tapping up Berbatov and Keane. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,195...835579,00.html Liverpool and Manchester United have been reported to the Premier League by Tottenham Hotspur following their respective interest in Robbie Keane and Dimitar Berbatov. Spurs are unhappy with the conduct of their top-flight rivals following speculation linking Keane with a move to Anfield, and Berbatov with a switch to Old Trafford. Reds boss Rafa Benitez has expressed his interest in Keane, while United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has spoken of his optimism of concluding a deal for Berbatov. However, Spurs have criticised the two clubs, with chairman Daniel Levy feeling they have to take the matter up with the Premier League. Sheer arrogance "Today's public comments by Manchester United's manager, announcing that he has made an offer for Dimitar and is confident that the deal will go through with time working in their favour, is a blatant example of sheer arrogance and interference with one of our players," said Levy in a statement on the club's official website. "It is also probably one of the worst offences by any manager in the Premier League to date and is unbelievably hypocritical given his recent comments in respect of Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid. "This comes after a series of events, dating back to last summer, which have shown Manchester United to be in breach of Premier League (PL) rules. As a result, we have today made an official complaint to the PL about the conduct of Manchester United. "Benitez made similar comments in respect of Robbie recently and we made an official complaint to the PL about the conduct of Liverpool earlier this week. "The behaviour of both clubs has been disgraceful. We told both clubs very early on that we had no interest in selling Robbie or Dimitar, respectively, and that they should refrain from pursuing the player. Both clubs arrogantly chose to ignore this request and we now have evidence that both clubs have systematically been working to prise the players away from us, outside of PL rules of conduct. Negative influence "Our subsequent position has been severely compromised by both clubs making their intentions widely known and indeed making contact with the players and their agents, without the club's permission. "I have absolutely no wish to sell either player and to date we have not accepted any offer for either. However, when a player's head is turned and their commitment is absent, particularly when they occupy key positions such as that of striker, they become a negative influence in a team dressing room in which they were once a positive addition and influence. "This is the situation we now have on our hands, with both Dimitar and Robbie having made it clear that they wish to leave for Manchester Utd and Liverpool respectively. "Irrespective of the outcome and futures of Robbie and Dimitar, we are continuing to seek to bring in quality, talented players for the future, who want to play in a Spurs shirt."

18th July 2008, 20:06	#2 (permalink)
duffer Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chelsea fan. Posts: 2,521	Just seen this has been posted in the transfer forum. Sorry! Anyway, Levy's comments are very scathing indeed towards Fergie and Benitez.

18th July 2008, 20:08	#3 (permalink)
charleysurf Talks sense Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,405	This is bullshit. Levy is taking quotes in The Sun as gospel, as if Custis interviewed Fergie. We all know Custis got the fucking quotes from a dodgy Norewgian website that later removed them.

18th July 2008, 20:08	#4 (permalink)
IBleedRed likes to use pantyhose Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: apparently uses the term "limey" too much Posts: 4,227	I thought Sir Alex hasnt actually said officially that berbatov is united's target making these allegations seem retarded

18th July 2008, 20:15	#8 (permalink)
noodlehair Giggsy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems just with potatoes. Posts: 31,503	He says it dates back to last summer, which makes sense really. Fergie's alluded to it on more than one occasion, though never naming Berbatov outright. It's been a bit fecking obvious to be fair. He seems resigned to losing both players aswell, judging by those comments. There's no doubt that neither Liverpool nor United have been playing by the rules. Nobody ever does

18th July 2008, 20:15	#9 (permalink)
77 First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: 'Part time reds full time twats'.... what RAWKers say about the Caf's Bindippers Posts: 11,596	No worries... if Real didn't get sanctioned then we have nothing to worry about here. The scousers should get points deducted though.

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redspoony Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: "My greatest challenge is not what's happening at the moment, my greatest challenge was knocking Liverpool right off their fucking perch. And you can print that" - Sir Alex Ferguson Posts: 1,714	Without meaning to sound hypocritical, I don't see that we've really done that much wrong. We've put a bid in and then confirmed it. Its not as if SAF, Gill and Uncle Malc have been spouting for 2 months in the media that we want to sign him. Unlike Madrid, United have put forward a request to buy the player, which as yet has not been refused. So for Levy to compare it to the Ronaldo saga is nonsensical. Well, I think so anyway.

18th July 2008, 20:15	#12 (permalink)
GAngel Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,814	who fucking cares. ferguson never one said utd bid for berbatov or even named a team. More paper bollocks. Either levy will sell or he won't berbatov wanted out last season and not just for utd spurs already knew that and nothing has changed. As usual the media painting utd as the bad guy. How much you want to bet that all the liverpool supporting journo's will play down the shit storm benitez launched.

18th July 2008, 20:20	#14 (permalink)
lynchie Reserve Team Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,366	Just getting his excuses in early so all the fans think he tried oh so hard to keep the players. Just like with Carrick.

18th July 2008, 20:21	#15 (permalink)
77 First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: 'Part time reds full time twats'.... what RAWKers say about the Caf's Bindippers Posts: 11,596	Blackburn should report Spurs over Bentley then... horses for courses

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Spoonatov El Presidente - Voted best poster 2007 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Number 17. (Laura's got a cellulite arse). RIP Jermaine Stewart. Posts: 26,958	They were cunts over the Bostock deal and all. Palace had every right to be pissed off. No mark cunts.

18th July 2008, 20:28	#20 (permalink)
Ander8on Pissface Bob for another 12 months Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chorlton “Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.” Posts: 2,710	He is guilty to a certain extent, these comments came after press reports that we had made a £20million for Berbatov - Fergie played smart but still crossed the line, we would be complaining if it was done to us. As for Benitez with Keane, all clubs seem to get pissed off with the way Liverpool have unsettled players through the media - must be a typical Spanish trait.

18th July 2008, 20:31	#24 (permalink)
Dr. Dwayne self confessed womens pantie wearer Join Date: May 2006 Location: form is emptiness, emptiness is form. Posts: 12,548	it's all media speculation that's done this. if Spurs did report us, we shall be vindicated.

18th July 2008, 20:32	#26 (permalink)
IBleedRed likes to use pantyhose Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: apparently uses the term "limey" too much Posts: 4,227	This all sounds like high grade bullshit to me the fucking dumbass media at work again in the slow season

18th July 2008, 20:33	#27 (permalink)
Ander8on Pissface Bob for another 12 months Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chorlton “Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens.” Posts: 2,710	Yeah in the Sun, not the most credable of sources but if it was bullshit then Fergie should take action against them.

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Epic First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: no man's land Posts: 5,972	Happy days.

18th July 2008, 20:45	#29 (permalink)
charleysurf Talks sense Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,405	If Gill has any sense he'll be waking up the United press office to release a statement questioning why Levy has publicly admonished United and Fergie based on quotes in The Sun of extemely dodgy origins.

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Fuzzymel Reserve Team Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Guernsey Posts: 2,155	Reading this and on rawk I think something has finally united the two teams (on one thing only). Quite a lot of similar comments.

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IBleedRed likes to use pantyhose Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: apparently uses the term "limey" too much Posts: 4,227