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West Ham United and Sheffield United have issued a joint statement on Monday
morning
16.03.2009
West Ham United and Sheffield United have reached an out-of-court settlement
with regard to the dispute between the two clubs - agreeing that it is time
to move on and bring the matter to an end.
The agreement means the independent tribunal in relation to Carlos Tevez,
chaired by Lord Griffiths, that was due to reconvene today (Monday 16 March)
will no longer proceed.
In a joint statement, West Ham United CEO Scott Duxbury and Sheffield United
Chairman Kevin McCabe said: "Both clubs are pleased to announce that a
satisfactory settlement for compensation has been reached which brings the
dispute between Sheffield United and West Ham United to an end. The tribunal
will not be resuming."
Mr Duxbury said: "For everyone concerned, the time was right to draw a line
under this whole episode. We have had very positive discussions over a
number of days with Sheffield United and acknowledge their willingness to
resolve this in the best interests of both clubs.
"This now allows us to concentrate on our immediate ambitions, which include
a strong finish to the Premier League season and possible European
qualification, without any negative impact on our long-term project. We wish
Sheffield United well in their bid to secure promotion from the
Championship."
Mr McCabe said: "We are happy and satisfied with the settlement with West
Ham. Throughout the finalisation of the terms for the agreement, the
discussions were friendly, co-operative and in the best of spirit with both
the Blades and Hammers advisory teams.
"We are two clubs with a fantastic footballing history who now want to move
on and focus on the business of playing football - hopefully for us against
the Hammers in the Premier League next season. We look forward to a positive
ongoing relationship with West Ham at all levels."
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