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SMUTOV UNHAPPY
LEEDS BOSS WANTS STRONGER LINKS

Leeds United manager Martin Smutov has once again blasted the way the Soccer All Stars Executive Board have left clubs, managers and fans alike in the dark over details on how the league is run, including changes that are to be made for Season Three/S3.

The Leeds manager is unhappy after the announcement of player wages and signing-on-fee's and wants assurances from the Soccer All Stars Executive Board that something is going to be done, before they are crippled.

It has prompted Smutov to plan a massive clear-out to ensure his side do not fall foul to the crisis that could eventually bankrupt some of the country's finest sides.  With a host of top quality players, including international stars like Steve McManaman and Nicolas Anelka, both thought to be earning up to £60,000 per week in wages at the club, it's no wonder that Smutov is obviously concerned.

He is also unhappy with the way the Executive Board have handled certain situations, including managers voicing their opinion.  It's thought that he is furious with the Executive Board's decision to ban Marco Sousa from management until the end-of-the-season, for merely speaking his mind.  He stated in an exclusive column that the Soccer All Stars Executive Board that managers are "forced to be quiet" otherwise they face punishment.

However, Soccer All Stars hit back to Smutov's claims, insisting they will not tolerate such abuse.  An official statement from ScreamKing read:  "We can understand certain people raising their eyebrows, but how can anyone, including Mr. Smutov himself, comment on such a letter when they have no idea of the letters contents, other than the statement we made yesterday."  He also went on to say:  "If managers conduct themselves in an orderly manner, and ask questions in a polite tone, they will not face punishment at all, far from it."

Smutov though has called once again for a Managers Union, which would be "representatives of SAS" and would consist of a body of managers, including the banned Marco Sousa, where other managers can openly discuss topics, which are then presented to the Executive Board for review.

Smutov, who eliminated himself from being involved after claiming the Executive Board were "sick and tired" of him put forward other potential candidates including Ipswich Town's Anipalat, Southampton's Drazen Relzic, Manchester United's Mr. CJS and Nottingham Forest's Christian Hjulsgaard.

ScreamKing though once again rejected this move.  He said:  "It seems as though every time something crops up, so does this Union idea.   We have already made a stand against this idea, but that does not mean we don't like it."

The Development Director went on to say that a Managers Union would be too much hassle in the long run, prompting other managers to suggest the Board will be biased towards members of the Union, or that the Union itself will be biased towards other managers.

"There are just too many complications and it will not be happening" said ScreamKing.  The Executive Board though are thought to be pleased that managers are trying to find alternatives, and better ways of communicating with the Board.

Smutov who blasted the lack of communication, especially over the player wage crisis was extremely critical of the Board on this occasion.  ScreamKing though defended the Board's decision to keep their negotiations private.  He said:  "We have stated on more than one occasion, that we are going as fast as possible.  It is not worth announcing something that is in negotiations and liable to collapse.  We have always stated that once we have something solid to go on, we would then announce our plans immediately."

He also stated that he felt "sympathy for all clubs involved" and that it was "not easy for anyone."  The Executive Board have openly admitted that communication levels are sometimes poor, and that they are doing all they can to ensure this is better during Season Three/S3.

Smutov though continued his onslaught after a proposed move collapsed when he exceeded the three player limit in the deal.  The Leeds United manager was upset with the Board's apology, obviously seeking something better for his frustrations.

ScreamKing though once again defended the Board's running of the game.  He said:  "We have already made an apology and that is how it stands.  The Transfer Form issued to managers has one slot for a player, and two slots for part-exchanges.  We did assume that this will self explanatory, but obviously it wasn't."  He also went on to say that the transfer system would undertake slight modifications next season, and that the Transfer Form issued to managers will be "greatly improved".

It's believed that the Executive Board are looking to make further announcements on the topic within the next week or so and had "a number of exciting enhancements" for Season Three/S3.