They said in a statement he did not use racist language.
'"The club understands that there is no third party evidence supporting Mr Jerome's allegation. Accordingly, the player will be contesting the charge."
Match referee Mark Clattenburg stopped play at the time to discuss Jerome's claims with him and then Leeds head coach Darko Milanic.
He gave Bellusci a warning following the incident before booking Jerome for a foul on the Italian moments later. Post-match statements were taken from both players.
Leeds owner Massimo Cellino, who is currently appealing against the Football League's decision to disqualify him from owning the club, said at the time that he would 'kick out' any of his players who were found to be racist.'
So one persons word against another. Pretty difficult to deal with, especially as we should rightly presume innocence until proven guilty. Third party support, and presumably it has to be neutral third party support too, very tricky indeed to prove racist abuse in the hurly burly of a match.
In that context Cameron Jerome is taking a credibility risk and I wonder if players have to weigh up such risks game after game.
They said in a statement he did not use racist language.
'"The club understands that there is no third party evidence supporting Mr Jerome's allegation. Accordingly, the player will be contesting the charge."
Match referee Mark Clattenburg stopped play at the time to discuss Jerome's claims with him and then Leeds head coach Darko Milanic.
He gave Bellusci a warning following the incident before booking Jerome for a foul on the Italian moments later. Post-match statements were taken from both players.
Leeds owner Massimo Cellino, who is currently appealing against the Football League's decision to disqualify him from owning the club, said at the time that he would 'kick out' any of his players who were found to be racist.'
So one persons word against another. Pretty difficult to deal with, especially as we should rightly presume innocence until proven guilty. Third party support, and presumably it has to be neutral third party support too, very tricky indeed to prove racist abuse in the hurly burly of a match.
In that context Cameron Jerome is taking a credibility risk and I wonder if players have to weigh up such risks game after game.
All I can say is after watching the game live on TV Cameron Jerome did seem very distressed with something Bellusci had said to him
The Football League, Leeds United and Massimo Cellino have settled the outstanding disciplinary proceedings relating to the club’s non-disclosure of the Italian Court’s judgment regarding Mr. Cellino, as required under League regulations.
The club and Mr. Cellino have decided in the interests of the club, its players and supporters not to contest this charge. As a result, Mr. Cellino’s period of disqualification as a ‘relevant person’, as defined by the regulations, has now been extended from April 10 until May 3, the day after the conclusion of the 2014/15 league season.
Does he suddenly become a fit and proper person on the 4th May?
no, but the reason for his initial disqualification was I believe because the length of time since the criminal conviction he received was not in the fa rules, but by the time the disqualification is over them rules would have been met
Mirco Antenucci their top goalscorer apparently has a clause in his contract, something about him getting to 12 goals and getting a contract extension, Redfearn was apparently told not to play him which the club denied.
and yet he is only on their bench, now why else would you leave you top scorer on the bench unless you have been told to
Mirco Antenucci their top goalscorer apparently has a clause in his contract, something about him getting to 12 goals and getting a contract extension, Redfearn was apparently told not to play him which the club denied.
and yet he is only on their bench, now why else would you leave you top scorer on the bench unless you have been told to
Mirco Antenucci their top goalscorer apparently has a clause in his contract, something about him getting to 12 goals and getting a contract extension, Redfearn was apparently told not to play him which the club denied.
and yet he is only on their bench, now why else would you leave you top scorer on the bench unless you have been told to
Jeez. That statement amounts to deformation doesn't it. Hardly what you would want any prospective employer thinking about you. If I were Redfearn I would be looking at my legal options I think.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/30577886
Quote from Leeds and the BBC:
They said in a statement he did not use racist language.
'"The club understands that there is no third party evidence supporting Mr Jerome's allegation. Accordingly, the player will be contesting the charge."
Match referee Mark Clattenburg stopped play at the time to discuss Jerome's claims with him and then Leeds head coach Darko Milanic.
He gave Bellusci a warning following the incident before booking Jerome for a foul on the Italian moments later. Post-match statements were taken from both players.
Leeds owner Massimo Cellino, who is currently appealing against the Football League's decision to disqualify him from owning the club, said at the time that he would 'kick out' any of his players who were found to be racist.'
So one persons word against another. Pretty difficult to deal with, especially as we should rightly presume innocence until proven guilty. Third party support, and presumably it has to be neutral third party support too, very tricky indeed to prove racist abuse in the hurly burly of a match.
In that context Cameron Jerome is taking a credibility risk and I wonder if players have to weigh up such risks game after game.
And can have no involvement with the club until April 10 2015
ie leeds ,blackpool with wigan and millwall teetering
The Football League, Leeds United and Massimo Cellino have settled the outstanding disciplinary proceedings relating to the club’s non-disclosure of the Italian Court’s judgment regarding Mr. Cellino, as required under League regulations.
The club and Mr. Cellino have decided in the interests of the club, its players and supporters not to contest this charge. As a result, Mr. Cellino’s period of disqualification as a ‘relevant person’, as defined by the regulations, has now been extended from April 10 until May 3, the day after the conclusion of the 2014/15 league season.
Mr Cellino's right to challenge the decision of the Professional Conduct Committee under Football Association Rule K is unaffected by this settlement.
Read more at http://www.football-league.co.uk/news/article/2015/football-league-statement-massimo-cellino-2316845.aspx#9FstybkRpE7Kvtfs.99
Mirco Antenucci their top goalscorer apparently has a clause in his contract, something about him getting to 12 goals and getting a contract extension, Redfearn was apparently told not to play him which the club denied.
and yet he is only on their bench, now why else would you leave you top scorer on the bench unless you have been told to
And now 3 nil down
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