Jimbo 175 Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 The Premier League has moved to play down concerns over Graeme Souness' role in transfers while Newcastle manager following the publication of Lord Stevens' findings. Stevens' final report claimed 'inconsistencies' in Souness' responses to those of Kenny Shepherd, son of chairman Freddy, regarding their roles in transfer negotiations. Souness fumed about his name being mentioned in the report, feeling his reputation had been unjustifiably damaged. The Premier League has now attempted to make clear that the matter does not involve Souness' role in transfers, but rather another issue which they refused to reveal. "The Premier League and Quest wish to clarify a sentence in the Key Findings document which was issued on June 15, 2007," a statement on the Premier League's website read. "The following sentence appears to have been misinterpreted by sections of the media: 'However, there remain inconsistencies in evidence provided by Graeme Souness (a former manager of the club) and Kenneth Shepherd (apparently acting in an undefined role but not as a club official) as to their respective roles in transfer negotiations.' "We wish to make it clear that inconsistencies did not exist within the evidence given by Graeme Souness to Quest concerning his role in transfers covered by the Inquiry during his time as manager of Newcastle United FC and neither the Premier League nor Quest have any concerns in this regard. "There were inconsistencies, however, between the evidence of Graeme Souness and that of other witnesses on another matter." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 10033 Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted June 23, 2007 Author Share Posted June 23, 2007 Reading that, it seems to me Kenneth Shepherd is still under investigation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31604 Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 "Another matter"? Well if it's not a transfer then why are Quest investigating it? Seems a bit strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombadil 0 Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 "On another matter" = Souness claiming to be a football manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 31604 Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 i loved the comment he said saying this has blackend his career Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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