http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10280~2573772,00.html
The most interesting part was "Although Lee did not meet the initial criteria to gain a work permit, his case has been approved by the football authorities, who agreed that the international star is an exceptional talent that will enhance the game in this country, and at the age of 26 has plenty to offer over many years."
I believe normal criteria is 20 caps for a country rated in the top whatever of FIFA's arbitrary ranking system, Lee has just nine. This is what took Liverpool so long to sign Mark Gonzalez a few years ago, I believe...Still, sounds an exciting prospect, I can't wait to see him play to judge for myself.
The most interesting part was "Although Lee did not meet the initial criteria to gain a work permit, his case has been approved by the football authorities, who agreed that the international star is an exceptional talent that will enhance the game in this country, and at the age of 26 has plenty to offer over many years."
I believe normal criteria is 20 caps for a country rated in the top whatever of FIFA's arbitrary ranking system, Lee has just nine. This is what took Liverpool so long to sign Mark Gonzalez a few years ago, I believe...Still, sounds an exciting prospect, I can't wait to see him play to judge for myself.
