| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? 23:40 - Aug 3 with 5353 views | MattFinish |
I think not:
As I understand it
Debbie Hewitt, the first female chair of The Football Association, has links to Portsmouth through her official visits and engagements with regional and military football groups based in the city.
Jobi McAnuff is an FA Independent Non-Executive Director & one of three members of FA Governance & Regulation Committee. I remember him being very vocal on Sky that Saints should be kicked out of the playoffs after Spygate. Through his media work, he regularly analyses Portsmouth's performance, tactical setup under manager John Mousinho, and their trajectory in the EFL Championship. He has frequently drawn media attention in Portsmouth circles for backing the club's structure and making bold, optimistic survival and progression predictions for the team. He also shares an intrinsic personal connection to the city. His mother is from Portsmouth and has family ties to the area, with Jobi noting she is a "Pompey lass". Jobi McAnuff’s mother's family are from Portsmouth and are indeed Pompey fans.
Genevieve Gordon is a prominent sports law expert, and Independent Trustee for the FA Football Regulatory Board. She is also CEO of Tactic Connect Ltd. There is a connection between Tactic Connect Ltd and Portsmouth FC through its Head of Operations, Andrew Thomson, who had a professional playing career that included playing for Portsmouth.
In addition, Genevieve Gordon, through the FRA Committee serves alongside Neil Bausor, the Chief Executive of Middlesbrough FC, who is listed as a representative for the EFL / Middlesbrough FC on the same governing bodies and committee frameworks detailed in The FA Handbook.
Rick Parry was appointed onto the FA Board and Council in October 2019 as a representative of the English Football League.
Rick Parry (Chair of the English Football League) and Neil Bausor (Chief Executive of Middlesbrough F.C. and Championship representative on the EFL Board) work together on the EFL Board, EFL Board, though fan discussions sometimes allege cozy relationships or conflicts of interest given Parry's known ties to Middlesbrough owner Steve Gibson.
Kate Tinsley FA Independent Non-Executive Director is linked to Middlesbrough FC through corporate sponsorship and regional community outreach via her role as the Chief Executive Officer of MKM Building Supplies.
Something smells fishy and I don't mean the Skates  [Post edited 3 Aug 23:43]
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| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 08:08 - Aug 4 with 5051 views | PatfromPoole |
Interesting.
Rick Parry looked absolutely distraught at the trophy presentation when Hull won the play-off final. |  |
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| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 08:56 - Aug 4 with 4982 views | Flamingbankers |
Good research Matt.Sounds like another tragic stitch up - hammer the weakest party - and if so - we can expect at least 6 months ban for Tonda. Therefore, we'll have to look for a new manager. These bureaucratic tools have inflicted colossal damage on the club. The trouble is the club have to shut up and suck it up. |  |
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| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 10:04 - Aug 4 with 4842 views | kingslandstand1 |
Di we actually use decent lawyers who will fight our case regarding this situation and potential punishments, including the links with those 2 particularl clubs?
Someone on here also mentioned the sports court for arbitration or whatever its called to ensurexwe have a decent genuine independent hearing |  |
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| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 11:12 - Aug 4 with 4653 views | MattFinish |
Reports indicate the club used a lightweight sports law firm for the first Spygate hearing, but surely we’ll use a top-tier litigation firm if this verdict goes against us.
The FA's delay suggests they are questioning whether to issue another severe penalty, especially since the club's previous compliance was met with an unexpectedly harsh outcome.
With the opening fixture just four days away, the hesitation could point toward a brief touchline ban, (that hardly gives us any time to spy on the opposition) but you also have to remember that the FA are completely inconsistent with punishments and staffed by tw@ts.
Because a lengthy suspension would trigger a player exodus and wreck our promotion hopes, the club must aggressively appeal any harsh decision this time. | | | |
| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 14:55 - Aug 4 with 4215 views | Ron11 |
| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 11:12 - Aug 4 by MattFinish |
Reports indicate the club used a lightweight sports law firm for the first Spygate hearing, but surely we’ll use a top-tier litigation firm if this verdict goes against us.
The FA's delay suggests they are questioning whether to issue another severe penalty, especially since the club's previous compliance was met with an unexpectedly harsh outcome.
With the opening fixture just four days away, the hesitation could point toward a brief touchline ban, (that hardly gives us any time to spy on the opposition) but you also have to remember that the FA are completely inconsistent with punishments and staffed by tw@ts.
Because a lengthy suspension would trigger a player exodus and wreck our promotion hopes, the club must aggressively appeal any harsh decision this time. |
Appeal and make sure the litigation firm are fully aware of the content in that excellent post.
Saints and indeed any other club need a totally unbiased judgment .
Not from a bunch of bent Infantinos.... | | | |
| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 16:10 - Aug 4 with 4089 views | FredTheLeg |
When you say 'as I understand it' what's the source out of interest? | | | |
| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 22:34 - Aug 4 with 3763 views | MattFinish |
| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 16:10 - Aug 4 by FredTheLeg |
When you say 'as I understand it' what's the source out of interest? |
Going through the official list of FA board and committee members then researching links to Portsmouth and or Boro and cross checking facts. As with any internet searches you can't be 100% definite which is why I gave that caveat, but I'm reasonably happy that the facts are accurate | | | |
| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 07:11 - Aug 5 with 3581 views | Heisenberg |
I honestly think Tonda will not last the season. Not because of his abilities but due to the vitriol he will get at away games and the relentless pressure from the media. He will more than likely see his and his young families future in Germany or elsewhere. |  |
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| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 07:51 - Aug 5 with 3510 views | cocklebreath |
| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 07:11 - Aug 5 by Heisenberg |
I honestly think Tonda will not last the season. Not because of his abilities but due to the vitriol he will get at away games and the relentless pressure from the media. He will more than likely see his and his young families future in Germany or elsewhere. |
He seems a bit thicker skinned than worrying about a few unfunny songs from some northern dimwits |  |
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| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 08:33 - Aug 5 with 3456 views | ericofarabia |
| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 22:34 - Aug 4 by MattFinish |
Going through the official list of FA board and committee members then researching links to Portsmouth and or Boro and cross checking facts. As with any internet searches you can't be 100% definite which is why I gave that caveat, but I'm reasonably happy that the facts are accurate |
Aren't the panel for the hearing selected from a private company called Sports Resolutions, who deal with hearings like this?
Unfortunately they also do the same for the EFL and came up with a panel that had an ex Boro player and a lawyer who had already worked for Boro on cases in the past 🙄
Surely they should have declared a possible conflict of interest 🤔 |  | | |
| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 09:06 - Aug 5 with 3416 views | grumpy |
| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 07:51 - Aug 5 by cocklebreath |
He seems a bit thicker skinned than worrying about a few unfunny songs from some northern dimwits |
I think Tonda has shown a lot of courage in not running away, we should stand by him.
People who want to throw abuse about need to look at themselves and their clubs. |  | | |
| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 09:14 - Aug 5 with 3393 views | MattFinish |
Let's not forget, Bielsa admitted to spying on every team in the championship and was voted Championship manager of the season the following season | | | |
| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 10:54 - Aug 5 with 3320 views | dirk_doone |
| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 09:14 - Aug 5 by MattFinish |
Let's not forget, Bielsa admitted to spying on every team in the championship and was voted Championship manager of the season the following season |
Bielsa also received the FIFA Fair Play Award at the end of his 'spygate' season. I guess he couldn't be knighted for it because of his nationality. |  |
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| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 10:57 - Aug 5 with 3313 views | PatfromPoole |
I am thoroughly expecting the FA's announcement about the (probably unsuccessful) outcome of our appeal to be the day before our game at Watford. | |
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| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 21:19 - Aug 5 with 2972 views | PatfromPoole |
Bump.
Just been listening to Solent Sport from earlier this evening.
Blsckmore was on and came out with some interesting stuff.
He thinks we won’t get a verdict from the FA on Tonda until September at the earliest, quite possibly the international break at the end of September. | |
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| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 21:32 - Aug 5 with 2946 views | shotters |
| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 21:19 - Aug 5 by PatfromPoole |
Bump.
Just been listening to Solent Sport from earlier this evening.
Blsckmore was on and came out with some interesting stuff.
He thinks we won’t get a verdict from the FA on Tonda until September at the earliest, quite possibly the international break at the end of September. |
If that's the case then it would be utterly absurd
Due to the media frenzy around this all of the facts have been in the public domain since May and we had until last Tuesday? to respond to the charge made by the FA, so you have to ask why its taken so long to receive a decision |  |
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| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 23:08 - Aug 5 with 2842 views | dirk_doone |
| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 21:19 - Aug 5 by PatfromPoole |
Bump.
Just been listening to Solent Sport from earlier this evening.
Blsckmore was on and came out with some interesting stuff.
He thinks we won’t get a verdict from the FA on Tonda until September at the earliest, quite possibly the international break at the end of September. |
That's good news. The farther it's kicked down the road, the better. Hiring the Man City solicitors is starting to pay off. September 2027 would be better still. [Post edited 5 Aug 23:11]
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| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 00:39 - Aug 6 with 2764 views | SAINTBobby |
| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 22:34 - Aug 4 by MattFinish |
Going through the official list of FA board and committee members then researching links to Portsmouth and or Boro and cross checking facts. As with any internet searches you can't be 100% definite which is why I gave that caveat, but I'm reasonably happy that the facts are accurate |
Excellent work, thanks. | | | |
| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 13:55 - Aug 6 with 2515 views | saint22 |
| Are Saints going to get an impartial decision on Tonda from the FA? on 23:08 - Aug 5 by dirk_doone |
That's good news. The farther it's kicked down the road, the better. Hiring the Man City solicitors is starting to pay off. September 2027 would be better still. [Post edited 5 Aug 23:11]
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Throw all the legals at it we can stall them for ages there will be loopholes everywhere to exploit if we have the right legal team | | | |
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