Chelsea re Bosnich 2003:
"Chelsea Football Club can confirm that notice has been served on goalkeeper Mark Bosnich that his contract is being terminated under the terms of the FA Premier League. We will be saying nothing else on the matter"
Chelsea re Mutu 2004:
"We want to make clear that Chelsea has a zero tolerance policy towards drugs. This applies to both performance enhancing drugs or so-called ‘recreational’ drugs. They have no place at our club or in sport. Chelsea has terminated the contract of Adrian Mutu for gross misconduct."
Alan Pardew re Newton 2006:
"First of all, I would like to express my disappointment and sadness at the situation Shaun Newton finds himself in. He knows that he has let down his family, the Club, and of course, himself.
However, I can say now that, as a football club, we will stand by Shaun throughout this difficult time. West Ham United has always had a reputation as a family club and our belief here is that, when a member of your family is in trouble, you look after them.
Although we will continue to help and support Shaun through this difficult time, we are also acutely aware of our responsibilities as a Club, and he will face internal disciplinary action when all of the information surrounding his situation is clarified. However, I have seen at first hand the emotional and personal hell that Shaun Newton has been through in recent weeks, and our priority must be to help him - not abandon him. I hope his experience serves as a lesson to any sportsperson."
3 comments:
the diffeence is clear....whilst chelsea condem drug abuse in the beautifull game, west ham tolerate it so they can retain their players and reach their seasons ambition of a mid table finish.
newton will hardly feature heavily in pardew's plans, so that's not the reason the club are keeping him on. the difference is west ham actually care about their players whereas chelsea's first thought was probably how bosnich and mutu's actions might affect the club's image, and therefore income. as well as the fact pardew and newton are old mates, of course.
i don't see how taking recreational drugs that can only have an adverse effect on a players' performance is anything to do with the fa either, nor why it should be announced to the press.
Chelsea's principle concern is the Chelsea FC brand, like most businesses. Having nothing but a no-tolerance policy on drugs is essential for Chelsea to try to uphold this image of a sporting brand of excellence. Also, I think it was quite widely known at Chelsea that Mutu snorted large chunks of earnings up his nose.
Interestingly one man who stood by Mutu whilst he was suspended was Tony Adams (the English greatest central defender of a generation and self-confessed/reformed alky)... When Mutu wasa snapped up by Juve, but was still banned, Adams moved out to Turin for a month or two to be his personal guidance and trainer out of the quaggy mire on snorting cocaine of naked women in nightclubs. Its all part of Adams' Sporting Chance Clinic which helps sportsmen and women to get their careers back on track.
Also, credit to Pardew and West Ham for standing by Newton. Its the best thing for a player like him, and hopefully he'll get himself back on track.
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