Good afternoon and welcome to this live blog! Here we will keep you informed of everything about the statement about Vitesse.
Vitesse: “We are completely defeated” “Vitesse is completely defeated by the outcome,” says Vitesse. “We are deeply disappointed and excited. In the past period we have made every effort to meet the set conditions, in collaboration with the investors and other stakeholders,” says Michel Schaay, chairman of the strong holders. “The fact that this has been assessed as insufficiently hurts us. Above all, for our supporters, employees and the city of Arnhem.”
Lawyer Vitesse: ‘It is a harsh punishment’ Berry van Drunen, the lawyer of Vitesse, says that he still needs to consult with the club about possible next steps. The club can still appeal, but this ruling remains as long as there is no new one. “Everything depends on the consultation that I have to conduct with the client. We have to approach that in peace. If you lose, you have to put your hand in your own bosom. But it is a hard punishment.”
After losing the professional license, Vitesse has many options for litigation. “We can go to Sporttribunal CAS, or start a substantive procedure. Legal follow -up steps are almost always possible. There are too many possibilities to mention. Of course we had hoped that the judge would also take the social interest of Vitesse a lot.
Mayor Arnhem: ‘Triest day for our city’ Mayor Ahmed Marcouh van Arnhem speaks of a sad day for Arnhem and Vitesse. “Because Vitesse and Arnhem belong together. The matches in Gelredome, the yellow-black everywhere in the city, young football players that develop their football talents, but also the many programs that Vitesse has been running in our neighborhoods for years. Vitesse is so much more than ninety minutes of football,” he says. “I am proud of all supporters, entrepreneurs and social partners who have fought shoulder to shoulder in a very positive way for the preservation of yellow-black for Arnhem. And I sincerely hope they will continue to do so.”
Vitesse defender Kreekels: “This is terribly” defender Mees Kreekels responds to AD on the news about Vitesse: “This is not normal,” says Kreekels. “This is not normal. So intense for the people of the club, the supporters and the city and for the players who have been around here for years. Of course it was in the back of our mind that this could happen, but we were all positive in the last days. Everyone at the club was enthusiastic. The employees of Vitesse gave everything, and now I saw them crying. House.
Supportersvereniging Vitesse: ‘We are devastated by’ Susanne Wichhart, chairman of the Vitesse supporters association (SV) is devastated by the retelic license withdrawal. “This is a very tough bob. I can’t say much about it anymore, this really has to sink in. We are all high in the emotion. I too.”
KNVB: ‘We understand that this is very difficult’ The KNVB says in a reaction to sympathize with Vitesse. “The fact that a professional football club has lost its license is drastic. Not only for the club itself, but also for fans, sponsors, partners, employees and all others who are directly or indirectly involved in Vitesse,” says the KNVB. “We understand very well that this hurts and is a very difficult moment for them.”
Vitesse player Büttner: ‘Scandalous decision’ Alexander Büttner speaks of a scandalous decision of the judge on Papendal. As a child of the club he is upset. “It is a scandalous decision. I am silent. How should you respond? It is personally very loud. I owe a lot to this club. I really have to let everything sink in. I have to look for a new club.”
According to the Court of Central Netherlands, the License Committee and Appeals Committee of the KNVB have properly followed its own rules and procedures when withdrawing the professional license of Vitesse. The club was unable to point out demonstrable errors during a hearing on Thursday during a hearing.
Vitesse can still appeal against the judgment of the judge, but this decision remains as long as there is no new one. Because a new statement in a possible soil procedure can take a long time, Vitesse disappears from professional football.
“What the future brings for Vitesse is still unclear at the moment,” says Vitesse. “The club is investigating the possibilities. In the meantime, the management continues to talk to stakeholders to secure the survival of football in Arnhem.”
It’s ready! Vitesse definitively disappears from professional football: Judge agrees with KNVB.
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Vitesse: ‘We are completely defeated’ “Vitesse is completely defeated by the outcome,” Vitesse Reports. “We are deeply disappointed and shocked. We have done Everything Possible in the Past Period To Meet the Conditions, in Cooperation with the Investors and Other Parties Involved,” Says Michel Schaay, Chairman of the Sterkhouders. “The fact that this has been judged as insufficient hurts us. Above all for our supporters, Employees and the City of Arnhem.”
Vitesse Lawyer: ‘It is a Harsh Punishment’ Berry van Drunen, Vitesse’s Lawyer, Says That He Still Needs to Consult With The Club About Possible Follow-up Steps. The Club Can Still Appeal, But this Ruling Will Remain in effect Until there is a new one. “Everything on the consultation I have to have with the client. We have to approach that in Peace and Quiet. If you lose, you have to take a good look at Yourself. But it is a Harsh Punishment.”
After Losing the Professional License, Vitesse Has Many Options to Process Further. “We can go to sports tribunal CAS, or start summary proceedings. Legal follow-up steps are almost always possible. There are too many options to mention. Of course we had hoped that the judge would also give great weight to Vitesse’s social interest. He did. But above all, he had to assess Whether All the Procedures to withdraw the License Were Followed Correctly. “
Mayor of Arnhem: ‘Sad Day for our city’ Mayor Ahmed Marcouch of Arnhem Speaks of a Sad Day for Arnhem and Vitesse. “Because Vitesse and Arnhem belong together. The matches in GelreDome, the yellow-black everywhere in the city, young footballers developing their football talents, but also the many programs that Vitesse Betrokken has been running in our neighborhoods for years. Vitesse is so much more than ninety minutes Or Football, “He says. “I am proud of all the supporters, entrepreneurs and social partners who have fought shoulder to shoulder in an incredible positive way to preserve yellow-black for arnhem. And i sincerely hope that they continue to do so.”
Vitesse Defender Kreekels: ‘This is terrible’ Defender Mees Kreekels Responds to the news about Vitesse at ad : “This is not normal,” Says Kreekels. “This is not normal. So intense for the people of the club, the supporters and the city and for the players who have bone place here for years. Of course it was in the back of our minds that could happd happen, but we have been the club and thays. Given Everything, and Now Them Crying.
Vitesse Supporters Association: ‘We are devastated’ Susanne Wichhart, Chairwoman of the Vitesse Supporters Association (SV), is Devastated by the Withdrawal of the Professional License. “This is a very diffcoming time. I can’t say much more about it, this really needs to sink in. We are all high in emotion. Me too.”
KNVB: ‘We understand that this is very difficult’ The KNVB Said in a statement that they sympathize with vitesse. “The Fact that a Professional Football Club Has Lost Its License is drastic. Not only for the club itself, but also for the fans, sponsors, partners, employees and all ethers who are directing or indirectly involved with vitesse,” Said the KNVB. “We understand very well that this hurts and is a very diffcoming moment for them.”
Vitesse Player Büttner: ‘Scandalous Decision’ Alexander Büttner speaks of a scandalous decision by the Judge at Papendal. As a child of the club, he is upset. “It is a scandalous decision. I am speechless. How should you react? It hits me personally very hard. I oWe a lot to this club. I really need to let everything sink in. I need to look for a new club.”
Accordance to the Midden-Nederland District Court, The Licensing Committee and Appeals Committee of the KNVB Followed Their Own Rules and Procedures Correctly When withdrawing Vitesse’s Professional License. The club was unable to point out any demonstrable errors to the judge duration a hearing on thursday.
Vitesse Can Still Appeal Against the Judge’s Decision, But this Decision Will Remain in Force Until There Is A New One. Because a New Decision in Possible Summary ProCeedings Could Take A Long Time, Vitesse Will Disappear from Professional Football.
“What the Future Holds for Vitesse is Currently Unclear,” Vitesse Further Reports. “The Club is investigating The Options. Meanwhile, Management Remains in Discussion with Stakeholders to Safeguard the Continued Existence of Football in Arnhem.”
It is finished! Vitesse Disappears Definitely from Professional Football: Judge Sides With KNVB.