Man Utd points deduction??

Updachels · Post by **Updachels** » Sun May 06, 2007 7:56 pm

The Premier League are set to probe Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard's absence from the match against Manchester United on April 28.

Howard moved to Goodison Park on a season-long loan from Old Trafford last year but it was announced in February the switch was to become a permanent one.

As such, there was no reason why the 27-year-old could not play against the Red Devils in a vital match which saw the USA international replaced by second-choice keeper Iain Turner who made a crucial error as United overcame a two-goal deficit to win 4-2.

Now the Premier League are reported to be set to investigate whether an agreement over Howard's availability existed between the teams.

Premier League spokesman Dan Johnson told the News of the World: "We will be contacting both clubs as a matter of urgency to find out what has gone on."

"As Howard's is a permanent transfer there is no reason why he could not have played against Manchester United."

"Had such a clause been included in the transfer we would not have allowed it - it would have been a clear case of third-party interference."

"We certainly have no record of an agreement between Everton and United that Howard could not play on April 28."

http://theworldgame.com.au/home/index.p ... &cid=87802

Updachels · Post by **Updachels** » Sun May 06, 2007 7:58 pm

It may be a controversial and interesting end to the season but only time will tell.

We will have to beat Arsenal tonight first.

olympiakos · Post by **olympiakos** » Sun May 06, 2007 7:59 pm

interesting, very interesting, but i dont think much will happen

Juventino · Post by **Juventino** » Sun May 06, 2007 8:00 pm

I thought it was a loan for the remainder of the season, the permanent deal would come into effect next season?

robinfriday10 · Post by **robinfriday10** » Sun May 06, 2007 8:28 pm

dirty cheating rags, take the points off them. phil neville scoring own goal smells a bit dodgy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Le King · Post by **Le King** » Sun May 06, 2007 9:36 pm

pfff
jst like ben foster hes on loan, so his clause states when his team plays against us he cannot play

Lewis · Post by **Lewis** » Sun May 06, 2007 10:27 pm

Every single person in that team is now an enemy of the republic

ronaldo07 · Post by **ronaldo07** » Sun May 06, 2007 10:30 pm

Funny all this stuffs come out soon after manutd r about to win the title

robinfriday10 · Post by **robinfriday10** » Sun May 06, 2007 10:43 pm

bout the same time as milan hammered them.

Updachels · Post by **Updachels** » Mon May 07, 2007 7:31 am

It was aloan but in January they made it permanent but they still want the loan clause (for him not to play vs United) to still happen.

Apparently its illegal, likely just a fine if they are found guilty but you never know.

Jono82 · Post by **Jono82** » Mon May 07, 2007 9:52 am

Duo in clear over Howard deal
By Peter ORourke - Created on 6 May 2007

The Premier League has confirmed neither Manchester United or Everton have broken any rules regarding Tim Howard's transfer.

Howard joined Everton on a season-long loan deal last summer, before the move became permanent in February.

Questions were raised over the transfer when Howard did not feature against United in the recent clash between the two sides at Goodison Park.

The League contacted the two clubs to find out why the American goalkeeper was not involved as it would not have allowed the deal to be made permanent if United had requested a clause preventing Howard from playing against them.

However, after investigating the matter the League has cleared both clubs of any wrongdoing.

A statement from the Premier League said: "At the time of Tim Howard's permanent transfer from Manchester United to Everton, the Premier League ensured there were no agreements in place that contravened our rules.

"As a result of recent comments we had sought further clarification from both clubs and are satisfied that it remains the case that there were no agreements that breached any of our rules.

"Everton were free to play Tim Howard in their fixture against Manchester United had they so wished - and this has been confirmed by both clubs."

http://home.skysports.com/list.aspx?hli ... oward+deal

adriano10 · Post by **adriano10** » Mon May 07, 2007 1:52 pm

if man utd did not allow Howard to play, when he couldve...sucked in, give us a 3rd title in a row!!! go Lampard!!!! too bad we shiraz up against arsenal after a sniff at the title again

manU4life · Post by **manU4life** » Mon May 07, 2007 1:53 pm

adriano10 wrote:if man utd did not allow Howard to play, when he couldve...sucked in, give us a 3rd title in a row!!! go Lampard!!!! too bad we shiraz up against arsenal after a sniff at the title again

no you sucked in

Le King · Post by **Le King** » Mon May 07, 2007 3:51 pm

adriano10 wrote:if man utd did not allow Howard to play, when he couldve...sucked in, give us a 3rd title in a row!!! go Lampard!!!! too bad we shiraz up against arsenal after a sniff at the title again

whos laughin now grenache!!!
sit down mourinho, sit down mourinho, shiraz u mourinho, jose mourinho!!