FA to conduct joint inquiry

[Jack]

The Football Association and The Premier League are to conduct a joint investigation into allegations made by Leeds United against Chelsea.

The news stems from Leeds chairman Ken Bates's decision to report his former club to The Football Association, The Premier League, The Football League and Fifa after alleging that Chelsea tapped-up three Leeds youngsters in Danny Rose, Michael Woods and Tom Taiwo.

The situation was then exacerbated when Bates claimed The Blues had made an illegal approach for 10-year-old Leeds trainee Lewis Coyle.

The Stamford Bridge club hit back by filing a complaint with The FA against the former Blues chairman and Leeds for comments Bates made about the Premiership champions.

The complaints from both clubs have prompted both The FA and The Premier League to conduct a joint inquiry into the matters.

"The FA and FA Premier League (FAPL) have agreed to conduct a joint inquiry into allegations made by Leeds United FC against Chelsea FC," read a statement on The FA's official website.

"The inquiry will look into the alleged conduct of Chelsea FC in relation to three Leeds United academy players last season.

"The inquiry will be carried out by both The FA and The FAPL, as the allegations relate to FA and FAPL rules.

"The FA is also giving separate consideration to a complaint by Chelsea against Leeds United chairman Ken Bates regarding public comments made about the Chelsea directors and management."

[Toffee]

Don't you think taht there is a little sour grapes in this, thou i dont condone what Chelsea did.

[Tabend]

This wont stop it happenening again, it has been happening for years. I t is sour grapes with Bates, thats what type of man he is.

[sportbilly]

Originally Posted by Toffee

Don't you think taht there is a little sour grapes in this, thou i dont condone what Chelsea did.

why does it have to be 'sour grapes' toffee if it actually happened?....the result of this might be a wake up call to other big clubs

[Tabend]

Originally Posted by sportbilly

the result of this might be a wake up call to other big clubs

The result will be as it was, this type of thing has been going on for years, and if you didnt know quite a few people make a good sum out of these youingsters.

[Jack]

its just part of football life 1 club ripping off another lol