Hours after the suspension of Sunday Oliseh as the manager of
Dutch second division club, Fortuna Sittard, its management has
vowed to institute legal actions against him for alleging illegal
activities.
Fortuna Sittard, in a statement on its website, said the club
side will present the case to the arbitration committee of the
Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) in a bid to clear itself of
any wrongdoing.
The former Super Eagles captain and head coach had reacted to
his suspension from the club on his Twitter handle on Wednesday
saying it was because of his refusal to be part of “illegal
activities” at the club.
I confirm: Due to my refusal to participate
in Illegal activities at Fortuna sittard & violate the Law,i
have been Suspended from my duties as Coach by the Foreign Owners
of Fortuna.Unfortunate for the lovely fans, my players & our
hard fought phenomenal positioning for Promotion— Sunday Oliseh (@SundayOOliseh) February 14, 2018
“Fortuna Sittard have taken note of the unsubstantiated
allegations made yesterday in various media by Sunday Oliseh after
been suspended by the club on Wednesday,” the club
said on Thursday.
“Fortuna Sittard does not wish to react with accusations in the
press, Fortuna wants to fight the accusations made. In this
context, the club will also take the necessary legal follow-up
steps.
“Fortuna does not recognize itself at all in these accusations,
which were not previously raised by Sunday Oliseh internally,
something that can be expected in view of the seriousness of the
accusations regarding alleged illegal practices. Fortuna Sittard
chooses to respond once by means of this statement, because many
media have turned to the club immediately after the accusations
were made.
“The case will be presented by Fortuna Sittard to the
arbitration committee of the KNVB (of the Royal Dutch Football
Association) – an independent body – which will now make an
assessment of whether there is sufficient ground to terminate the
employment contract of Sunday Oliseh.
“Fortuna Sittard is of the opinion that this is the case and
will substantiate this in a way towards the committee.
“If Sunday Oliseh actually believes that there are illegal
practices, then it can be expected that this can be substantiated
with evidence in the coming proceedings at the KNVB arbitration
committee.”
Hours after the suspension of Sunday Oliseh as the manager of
Dutch second division club, Fortuna Sittard, its management has
vowed to institute legal actions against him for alleging illegal
activities.
Fortuna Sittard, in a statement on its website, said the club
side will present the case to the arbitration committee of the
Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) in a bid to clear itself of
any wrongdoing.
The former Super Eagles captain and head coach had reacted to
his suspension from the club on his Twitter handle on Wednesday
saying it was because of his refusal to be part of “illegal
activities” at the club.
I confirm: Due to my refusal to participate
in Illegal activities at Fortuna sittard & violate the Law,i
have been Suspended from my duties as Coach by the Foreign Owners
of Fortuna.Unfortunate for the lovely fans, my players & our
hard fought phenomenal positioning for Promotion— Sunday Oliseh (@SundayOOliseh) February 14, 2018
“Fortuna Sittard have taken note of the unsubstantiated
allegations made yesterday in various media by Sunday Oliseh after
been suspended by the club on Wednesday,” the club
said on Thursday.
“Fortuna Sittard does not wish to react with accusations in the
press, Fortuna wants to fight the accusations made. In this
context, the club will also take the necessary legal follow-up
steps.
“Fortuna does not recognize itself at all in these accusations,
which were not previously raised by Sunday Oliseh internally,
something that can be expected in view of the seriousness of the
accusations regarding alleged illegal practices. Fortuna Sittard
chooses to respond once by means of this statement, because many
media have turned to the club immediately after the accusations
were made.
“The case will be presented by Fortuna Sittard to the
arbitration committee of the KNVB (of the Royal Dutch Football
Association) – an independent body – which will now make an
assessment of whether there is sufficient ground to terminate the
employment contract of Sunday Oliseh.
“Fortuna Sittard is of the opinion that this is the case and
will substantiate this in a way towards the committee.
“If Sunday Oliseh actually believes that there are illegal
practices, then it can be expected that this can be substantiated
with evidence in the coming proceedings at the KNVB arbitration
committee.”