Spurs ask for game to be replayed

mad_allan · 9 May 2006 at 16:56

On SSN now, I am a little embarrassed we are asking

Burned_Alive · 9 May 2006 at 16:57

If they can prove there was foul play, then i reckon it could happen.

Gooner14 · 9 May 2006 at 17:02

Breaking news Spurs ask for the last 55 years to be replayed.....

I mean talk about opening a whole can of worms. What about when Arsenal were using their 8th choice left back, and had 9 players out, can we replay those games? Or if a team gets a poor decision from the referee?

It won't happen, I can't believe they have actually asked. I mean how is David Dein going to allow it, after all he runs the FA.

Otacon · 9 May 2006 at 17:05

BBC News Link. Interesting.

modo77 · 9 May 2006 at 17:06

Thats a joke to be honest. Can't believe they've asked for it.

TheMightyTen · 9 May 2006 at 17:07

I hope for once the FA give a very direct answer of NO. This would set just to dodgy a precedent. I had some grudging repect for spurs all season until this :rolleyes:

mad_allan · 9 May 2006 at 17:08

It is shocking and I am a spurs fan!

Apparently they have said NO but the panel are looking at the letter received from Spurs

BaZ87 · 9 May 2006 at 17:16

Here's a copy of the letter that Spurs sent:
http://www.koptalk.com/detail_subtitle_listing.php?link_id=2378

GIBSrUS · 9 May 2006 at 17:23

Why the big reaction from you all?

Some governing body (FAPL) got it utterly wrong on matchday and wouldnt let us postpone inline with the rule cited.

Are the FA willing to admit the mistake? - now theres the real question!

bungler · 9 May 2006 at 17:23

And to think they've been slating Wenger for moaning

I think they have no chance, don't they know David Dein runs the FA and the Premier League and he picked the England squad single handedly

I want the arsenal v spurs game replayed because we rested players, obviously unfair.

Bernard · 9 May 2006 at 17:26

Why should they let you postpone? You have a squad for that exact purpose. Of course it's bad luck, but that's football.

Why should West Ham be forced to replay?

homerio · 9 May 2006 at 17:29

GIBSrUS said:
Why the big reaction from you all?

Some governing body (FAPL) got it utterly wrong on matchday and wouldnt let us postpone inline with the rule cited.

Are the FA willing to admit the mistake? - now theres the real question!

Actually I believe West Ham didn't want it delayed to another day to give them time to recover and prepare for the FA cup final.

reefoid · 9 May 2006 at 17:37

GIBSrUS said:
Why the big reaction from you all?

Some governing body (FAPL) got it utterly wrong on matchday and wouldnt let us postpone inline with the rule cited.

Are the FA willing to admit the mistake? - now theres the real question!

Which rule are you citing here? As far as I'm aware, as long as the club has enough fit players to complete the match (i.e. at least 11) then there can be no postponement.

I'm a Gooner, but even I had some sympathy with Spurs (honest

), but that's now gone after this. The only way I can see Spurs getting a replay is if foul play is found and they go down the legal road, and then it will start getting very messy.

nst68 · 9 May 2006 at 17:44

The Premiership might have different rules, but in the standard FA rules, you only need 7 players (6 + 1 goalie) for a match to go ahead.

Now that would have been fun to watch

mcdermos · 9 May 2006 at 17:44

Why would West Ham want to play a game a few days before a cup final?

I'd be interested in knowing which premier managers actually agree with replaying the game. This will make some lawyers millions if the game was allowed to be replayed.

Vandle · 9 May 2006 at 17:45

Cockney mackems clutching at straws.

subxero · 9 May 2006 at 17:46

Whole situation is unfortunate for Spurs really, although personally don't think they have a hope in hell of the match to be replayed.

The extra money of the CL would have gone a long way for them.

Kerplunk · 9 May 2006 at 18:10

Would they be asking for it to be replayed if they finished 4th ?

Vandle · 9 May 2006 at 18:11

Kevin Ball is on the phone to the FA as we speak asking for 27 of Sunderlands games to be replayed.

This is why teams have such big squads nowadays.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/n/newcastle_united/3538226.stm

Scream · 9 May 2006 at 18:17

The fact people fail to notice is that game cost Spurs in the region of around £20m. Now I don't care what morals teams have, if your team had suspected food poisoning, the game should have been delayed/suspended.

Spurs were told to get out and play or loose the match leaving them with no other choice.

There's no reason in asking for a replay even though nothing will come of it but the harm was done when they were forced to play the game loosing the CL spot and up to £20m.