Edman admits monetary mistake

11 March 2009 14:50
Erik Edman has retuned money wrongly awarded to him by former club Heerenveen.[LNB] The Wigan defender spent three years with the Eredivisie outfit before securing a move to Tottenham in 2004.[LNB]The Swede believed he was entitled to part of the fee which took him to England and was granted the money in court after Heerenvenn contested the claim.[LNB]However, he has since discovered that his former employers were right and has sought to resolve the matter.[LNB]"I was wrong. I was misguided," he told the Dutch club's official website.[LNB]"At that time I didn't know what kind of games are played in the football world. I have made a big mistake and I want to make up for that as much as possible."[LNB]Edman has, however, been unable to return the full amount after making a payment to his agent.[LNB]MistakeHe added: "I regret it that things went as they did in the past. Heerenveen have been very important in my career.[LNB]"I can't make up for my mistake entirely, because part of that money went to my agent. But my part has been deposited by me to Heerenveen."[LNB]Heerenveen are understandably delighted to see the issue laid to rest, with club director Yme Kuiper full of praise for Edman's honesty.[LNB]"We always knew that we were right and we have proved that now," he said.[LNB]"The fact Edman himself contacted us is special and typifies the person he is.[LNB]"Not everyone would handle it like this. It is nice that this case is out of the way. Edman is very welcome at Heerenveen again."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports