BBC.co.uk
Sheffield United have been granted a temporary injunction stopping West Ham
appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over the Carlos Tevez saga.
An independent tribunal ruled that Tevez was not eligible to play for West
Ham at the end of the 2006-2007 season. The Hammers want Cas to hear an
appeal but Sheffield United claim the court does not have jurisdiction to do
so. West Ham have requested an appeal against the injunction, while United
will seek a permanent order next year. Tevez, 24, who now plays for
Manchester United, was deemed by September's independent tribunal to have
played a key part in the London's club's Premier League survival as the
Blades were relegated in the 2006-2007 campaign. "On the totality of the
evidence, we have no doubt that West Ham would have secured at least three
fewer points over the 2006/7 season if Carlos Tevez had not been playing for
the club," the judgement read. The decision could leave the Hammers liable
for damages of £30m. The two clubs are also set to be involved in a separate
directions hearing, in which guidelines for the awarding of damages to
Sheffield United will be laid out. This will involve representatives of the
two clubs as well as the three-man panel that sat on the original tribunal
in September. West Ham have already appealed to Cas but, even if Sheffield
United's injunction is lifted next year, the Swiss court is not guaranteed
to hear an appeal. The Lausanne-based court is deciding whether or not it
would have jurisdiction to hear an appeal and is expected to make an
announcement later this month.
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Blades win Tevez boost
Blades claim victory in latest High Court battle
Last updated: 26th November 2008
SSN
A High Court has ruled in favour of Sheffield United against West Ham in the
latest twist of the Carlos Tevez saga. Mr Justice Teare has granted a
temporary injunction to stop The Hammers from appealing to the Court of
Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over a ruling they had breached Premier League
rules in signing the Argentine. The decision will allow The Blades to pursue
their arbitration claim for damages over relegation from the Premier League
last season. Sheffield United are expected to return to the High Court for a
full trial in the coming year meanwhile, as they seek a permanent injunction
on the CAS matter.
An independent tribunal ruled that Tevez was not eligible to play for West
Ham at the end of the 2006-07 season. The Argentine, who now plays for
Manchester United, was deemed to have played a key part in the London club's
Premier League survival as the Blades were relegated. The South Yorkshire
club are expected to claim up to £30 million from the Hammers, but this will
be assessed at a future arbitration hearing in private. The Blades went to
the High Court to stop West Ham appealing against the arbitration tribunal's
findings that hiring Tevez was in breach of Premier League rules - and the
South Yorkshire club were entitled to recover damages. When West Ham filed
an appeal from the arbitration decision to the Court of Arbitration for
Sport in Switzerland, the Blades claimed this was a breach of the
arbitration agreement between the clubs and that the CAS had no jurisdiction
to hear such an appeal. The judge granted Sheffield United's application for
a temporary order restraining West Ham from taking any further steps to
pursue an appeal or challenge the tribunal's findings other than by way of
an application to the High Court.
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West Ham United suffer Carlos Tevez appeal defeat
High Court says West Ham cannot appeal orginal ruling in the Tevez affair
Times Online
Sheffield United have won their latest High Court battle with West Ham
United in the £30 million Carlos Tévez saga. Mr Justice Teare has granted a
temporary order stopping West Ham appealing to the Court of Arbitration for
Sport (CAS) over a ruling that they had breached Premier League rules by
signing the Argentinian. The Yorkshire club are claiming about £30 million
in compensation, arguing that they were relegated from the top flight at the
end of the 2006-07 season as a result of West Ham's admitted breach of
Premier League rules in the transfer of Tévez from Corinthians, the
Brazilian club, two years ago. Today's ruling allows Sheffield United to
move forward with their claim for damages over their relegation from the
Premier League last season. The court battle over whether the arbitration
tribunal's findings can be appealed to the CAS is expected to return to the
High Court for a full trial next year, when Sheffield United will seek a
permanent injunction. In April 2007, West Ham were fined £5.5 million by an
independent tribunal convened by the Premier League after they were found
guilty over irregularities in the registrations of Tevez and Javier
Mascherano. However, West Ham were not deducted points and Tévez was cleared
to play in the club's remaining games of that season.
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West Ham in crisis as High Court halt Hammers bid to stop Sheffield United's
£30m claim over Tevez affair
By Sportsmail Reporter
Last updated at 12:51 PM on 26th November 2008
Daily Mail
West Ham face financial meltdown after the High Court ruled they will not
currently be allowed to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over
the Carlos Tevez affair. The club are faced with having to pay a crippling
£30million in damages to Sheffield United who were relegated from the
Premier League on the last day of the season in 2007. Mr Justice Teare
granted a temporary order stopping the Hammers appealing to the CAS over a
ruling that they had breached Premier League rules in hiring the Argentina
striker. West Ham can ill afford a £30m penalty. They are already in
financial turmoil following the collapse of chairman Bjorgolfur
Gudmundsson's main business in his native Iceland. The sale of players
before the transfer deadline at the start of September was seen as a sign
that they were accumulating funds in preparation for losing their court
battle.
Today's injunction will allow Sheffield United to press ahead with their
arbitration claim for damages over their relegation. The court battle over
whether the arbitration tribunal's findings can be appealed to the CAS is
expected to return to the High Court for a full trial next year, when
Sheffield United will be seeking a permanent injunction. An independent
tribunal ruled that Tevez was not eligible to play for West Ham at the end
of the 2006-07 season. The player, now at Manchester United, was deemed to
have played a key part in the London club's Premier League survival. The
South Yorkshire club financial claim will be assessed at a future
arbitration hearing in private. The Blades went to the High Court to stop
West Ham appealing against the arbitration tribunal's findings that hiring
Tevez was in breach of Premier League rules - and the South Yorkshire club
were entitled to recover damages.
When West Ham filed an appeal from the arbitration decision to the CAS in
Switzerland, the Blades claimed this was a breach of the arbitration
agreement between the clubs and that the CAS had no jurisdiction to hear
such an appeal. The judge granted Sheffield United's application for a
temporary order restraining West Ham from taking any further steps to pursue
an appeal or challenge the tribunal's findings other than by way of an
application to the High Court.
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West Ham lose opening round against Sheffield United in Carlos Tevez court
battle
Sheffield United have won a High Court battle with West Ham in the Carlos
Tevez saga.
By Telegraph staff and agencies
Last Updated: 12:48PM GMT 26 Nov 2008
Mr Justice Teare has granted a temporary order stopping West Ham appealing
to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over a ruling that they had
breached Premier League rules in hiring the Argentinian. This will allow
United to go ahead with their arbitration claim for damages over their
relegation from the Premier League last season. The court battle over
whether the arbitration tribunal's findings can be appealed to the CAS is
expected to return to the High Court for a full trial next year, when
Sheffield United will be seeking a permanent injunction. An independent
tribunal ruled that Tevez was not eligible to play for West Ham at the end
of the 2006-07 season. The Argentinian, who now plays for Manchester United,
was deemed to have played a key part in the London club's Premier League
survival as Sheff United were relegated. The South Yorkshire club are
expected to claim up to £30 million from West Ham, but this will be assessed
at a future arbitration hearing in private.
Sheffield United went to the High Court to stop West Ham appealing against
the arbitration tribunal's findings that hiring Tevez was in breach of
Premier League rules - and the South Yorkshire club were entitled to recover
damages. When West Ham filed an appeal from the arbitration decision to the
Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland, United claimed this was a
breach of the arbitration agreement between the clubs and that the CAS had
no jurisdiction to hear such an appeal. The judge granted Sheffield United's
application for a temporary order restraining West Ham from taking any
further steps to pursue an appeal or challenge the tribunal's findings other
than by way of an application to the High Court.
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West Ham dealt Tevez blow
The Independent
By Stephen Howard, PA
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Sheffield United today won a High Court battle with West Ham in the Carlos
Tevez saga. Mr Justice Teare granted a temporary order stopping the Hammers
appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over a ruling that
they had breached Premier League rules in hiring the Argentinian. This will
allow the Blades to go ahead with their arbitration claim for damages over
their relegation from the Premier League last season. The court battle over
whether the arbitration tribunal's findings can be appealed to the CAS is
expected to return to the High Court for a full trial next year, when
Sheffield United will be seeking a permanent injunction. An independent
tribunal ruled that Tevez was not eligible to play for West Ham at the end
of the 2006-07 season. The Argentinian, who now plays for Manchester United,
was deemed to have played a key part in the London club's Premier League
survival as the Blades were relegated. The South Yorkshire club are expected
to claim up to £30m from the Hammers, but this will be assessed at a future
arbitration hearing in private. The Blades went to the High Court to stop
West Ham appealing against the arbitration tribunal's findings that hiring
Tevez was in breach of Premier League rules - and the South Yorkshire club
were entitled to recover damages. When West Ham filed an appeal from the
arbitration decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland,
the Blades claimed this was a breach of the arbitration agreement between
the clubs and that the CAS had no jurisdiction to hear such an appeal. The
judge granted Sheffield United's application for a temporary order
restraining West Ham from taking any further steps to pursue an appeal or
challenge the tribunal's findings other than by way of an application to the
High Court.
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