“If this is justice I’m a banana!”
Ken Bates speaking on Yorkshire Radio, gave an impromptu and biting commentary on the findings of the arbitration panel, finishing with the memorable Ian Hislop quote, “If this is justice I’m a banana!”
Bates rejected the criticism of the panel over the delay in bringing the appeal, pointing out that Leeds United had been trying to be heard since August. He said the delay was with the FA who eventually said, “sue the Football League”, which Leeds dutifully did. only to be told at the High Court that the dispute had to be settled by arbitration - who says so? The FA, under their rule K! The FA failed to mention this when Leeds first asked them to hear an appeal!
Bates pointed out that the tribunal criticised the Football League procedures, saying it is wrong that a dispute with a football club should be decided by fellow clubs because of self-interest and also that banning an appeal to an independent tribunal is wrong. This would not have happened in the Premier League as their rules allow for an appeal to an independent panel immediately. The FA board have already said that they have to have a review of their procedures.
Bates threw down a challenge, “Mawhinney and the board of the Football League should consider their positions and resign because their handling of this matter has been disgraceful.”
I’m a banana too!
For you legal lads out there is there anyway we as fans can bring a civil action against the FL, surely their rules of insolvency breach the rules of the land ?
Brian Mawhinney ‘ man of the people’ - a failed politician who came across as a bumbling fool fronting up a decision and looking decidedly edgy.He knows his half-hearted attempts at reconciliation won’t wash with the leeds support and I’d like to know when he plans to visit a Leeds game particularly as we are such a valued member of the ‘football league family’
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