Duo wait on hearing

07 September 2009 20:24
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Everton and Leeds are waiting to hear the tribunal decision on the transfer of Luke Garbutt.[LNB] The West Yorkshire outfit were left fuming in the summer when the 16-year-old England youth international signed for Everton.[LNB]Leeds chairman Ken Bates was incensed by Everton's move and he is looking for substantial compensation - with a decision due on Tuesday.[LNB]"Everton nicked him from us. We are dissatisfied. We're chasing the matter with the Football League and the Premier League and we are seeking substantial compensation," he said.[LNB]"The days of nicking Leeds players and paying peanuts are over. We are determined to be adequately compensated for the work we are doing in our academy.[LNB]"I hope the ruling that has been handed down from Fifa on Chelsea will set the scene. It certainly sends a message to the Football League tribunal about compensation."[LNB]Everton chief executive Robert Elstone is adamant The Toffees did nothing wrong in their pursuit of the young defender. [LNB]"We are very comfortable we have played by the rules and we are very comfortable the club elected to go to a tribunal to establish a fair value," he said.[LNB]"They are the two salient points for me. We absolutely played by the rules.[LNB]"There is a right way to do business and that's the way we conduct ourselves here, while the tribunal is there to establish a fair value for the player." [LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports