Sweeney 241 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Could somebody explain to me why Hearts Transfer Ban is for 60 days whilst our transfer ban is for 2 transfer windows? Why the two different standards? Surely it should be consistent I.e we should be given a ban for 364 days or they should be given a ban for one window? When our punishment was initially given out even at that time it was not 364 days, it was for two transfer windows regardless of what date it was.I'm expecting many answers such as "we are hated", "corrupts organisation etc. but in all seriousness, can anybody give a rational explanation to this display of double standards? Also don't understand why Hearts got such a small ban for not paying their employees month after month yet we were given a ban 6 times longer( 7 if you include when it was initially handed out pre-appeal) for not paying the government, but alas, that's a completley different injustice for another thread.Apologies if this has been covered already, couldn't see anything on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchy 1,200 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Could someone expalin to me why the SPL can set another illegal punishment of transfer embargos.Is this legal? Or is the law, or rules of the SPL, made up as they go along.Of course, the reason for the punishment is to placate themselves when the shit finally hits the fan and the SPL is disbanded, broken up, deceased, and a truely dead parrot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BF2 winston 123 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 There is no reasonable explination can be given for this punishment. Its ridiculous. How can you ban someoe from doing something they cant do anyway Ludicrous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moody Blue Legend 63,759 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
soulboy 2,534 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I wish someone would take the stupid pish league to court , they must be breaking employment laws stopping a business from hiring people Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blumhoilann 6,718 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Suppose it means they can't sign 'free agents' but who would want to go to a club that doesn't pay it's players? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
novosleftboot 6,358 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 There is no reasonable explination can be given for this punishment. Its ridiculous. How can you ban someoe from doing something they cant do anyway Ludicrous.Exactly! It'd be like 'er indoors telling me she's gonna stop blowing me! Hardly a major lifestyle change! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef 436 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Transfer ban outwith the transfer window? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mongoose 1,007 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Our ban is for 1 year starting on the 1st of September 2012 00.01am and finishes on 31st August 2013 at midnight.Watch and see! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRITNEY IS NOT FEELING IT 8,293 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Totally unreal , right you naughty jambos , since you can't sign any players till the transfer window opens , we will ban you from signing any player until a few weeks before it opens Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
broxi74 127 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 i got this secret video footage from inside hampden.... it all makes perfect sence!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9THwnQg-vEw Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Carpintero 546 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Different crimes? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Carpintero 546 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Transfer ban outwith the transfer window? This. Great question mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peasie 103 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I wish someone would take the stupid pish league to court , they must be breaking employment laws stopping a business from hiring peopleThey are not stopping Hearts from hiring anyone - they are only stopping them from registering them with the SFA. They can hire whoever they want. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theiconicman 3,234 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Well ours was given out by the SFA and theirs by the SPL.It shouldn't matter, but it was different organisations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelsonRFC82 305 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I think initially they did set our ban as 1 full year, and then realised that next year's window extends beyond 31st August so clarified to say it was 2 full windows! That said, it is an SFA ban rather than SPL two different bodies two different rules, so you could have one enforce a ban over a window and another over a period of days.The ban handed down to us was proven to be illegal. The SPL ban on Hearts is legitimate as they took out new rules in the summer re financial fair play (covering payment to players and/or tax authorities) and registrations bans was disclosed as a legitimate punishment in these rules.I have to dispute the OP when comparing our respective "crimes". Hearts have regularly failed to pay their players on time, but do eventually pay them. Craig Whyte simply refused to pay any money to HMRC over the course of 9 months or so. It is undeniably far worse...although Hearts have also had their issues with HMRC in the past, don't know why this was not "bringing the game in to disrepute"?More so, we were more of a victim from Whyte's actions than anyone and I am still astounded that this is completely ignored in the media in their crusade to have us punished under the name "integrity"! It shows integrity to punish the victim of crimes, un-fucking-believable! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iang2911 423 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 so basically no punishment Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef 436 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I think initially they did set our ban as 1 full year, and then realised that next year's window extends beyond 31st August so clarified to say it was 2 full windows! That said, it is an SFA ban rather than SPL two different bodies two different rules, so you could have one enforce a ban over a window and another over a period of days.The ban handed down to us was proven to be illegal. The SPL ban on Hearts is legitimate as they took out new rules in the summer re financial fair play (covering payment to players and/or tax authorities) and registrations bans was disclosed as a legitimate punishment in these rules.I have to dispute the OP when comparing our respective "crimes". Hearts have regularly failed to pay their players on time, but do eventually pay them. Craig Whyte simply refused to pay any money to HMRC over the course of 9 months or so. It is undeniably far worse...although Hearts have also had their issues with HMRC in the past, don't know why this was not "bringing the game in to disrepute"?More so, we were more of a victim from Whyte's actions than anyone and I am still astounded that this is completely ignored in the media in their crusade to have us punished under the name "integrity"! It shows integrity to punish the victim of crimes, un-fucking-believable!got burgled last night, policeman doing me for leaving a window ajar not really but seems similar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Could someone expalin to me why the SPL can set another illegal punishment of transfer embargos.Is this legal? Or is the law, or rules of the SPL, made up as they go along.Of course, the reason for the punishment is to placate themselves when the shit finally hits the fan and the SPL is disbanded, broken up, deceased, and a truely dead parrot.Transfer bans are not illegal by law Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Negri's Beard 1,423 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 The mind truly boggles. It's an astonishing decision. My question is where are the media asking these questions? Because you can bet your life if this was us getting such a 'ban' (ie literally not a ban) then there would be a shitstorm of epic proportions.I knew the SFA were badly run, badly organised. Just goes to show you how staggering a decision this is when it actually surprised me as to what new bizarre low on decision making this is from them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geronimoo 1,609 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Exactly! It'd be like 'er indoors telling me she's gonna stop blowing me! Hardly a major lifestyle change!I share your pain there brother. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 25,697 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Because hearts were done by the spl and we were done by the sfa, hearts cant even sign anyone, we can we just cant register them to play in Scotland Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef 436 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I just think a transfer ban during a transfer window would be the right thing to do here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace 3,651 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 This ban will mean they can't re-sign Skachel or any other free agents but I do agree, when I heard the 60 day ban I also thought .... "When the window is closed??" Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
novosleftboot 6,358 Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 I share your pain there brother. Bloody ex smokers Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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