Transfer Embargo

Yes, clause activated back in April.

 

When does Acun come out swinging? Its been two weeks tomorrow since the embargo was put on us.

 

Yes but permanent deal not ratified by EFL due to transfer restrictions. If we haven't signed him, can he walk away?

 

Could Baz have got that wrong?

 

It’s all contracts from before any restrictions, the only thing that could have been problematic would have been registering him under embargo. He still would have been our player. We have no embargo now anyway.

 

Exactly - it's not like some sort of one track computer game - there's a **** tonne of variables that are at play in a footballer's development.

 

There’s still some excellent youth players coming through. Some fair better in an environment in a decent side. KLP was useless on loan anywhere, but was far better in our side. Not many got the opportunity at the minute, due to the amount of players we sign.

 

Wrong and Baz in the same sentence?

Pahhh...

 

I thought we couldn't register him as he cost us a fee? Maybe I've got it wrong, but I thought his contract was due to start on July 1st and our "no fee" sanction came in just before that - leaving the Puerta deal up in the air?

 

Baz said yesterday he's now keeping quiet until the appeal is heard

 

A far more sensible approach - maybe somebody has had a quiet word

 

Maybe it was in the context of the appeal?

 

Yeah but we essentially signed him in April and have a commitment to pay Leverkusen for him. Maybe there could be an issue registering him, bit if a grey area. Don’t know if there’s a precedent for this happening. We will have to pay Leverkusen for him regardless and he will be our player either way.

 

There’s absolutely no way we get the restriction/ embargo lifted. Maybe reduced. Another crap showing a window. We might win the January one again though.

 

His contract was due to kick in on July 1st,how this affects it,your guess is as good as mine.

Im not sure anyone can state with any authority what the current situation is? Add to the mix that it was rumoured he wanted out? and we'd triggered the buy to make a few shekels?

 

Not least the parents!!

 

Who's replacing Crooks at half-time?

 

Apart from plugging a 5 star hotel over there, what's the point in taking the same team that struggled last year to Turkey for pre season training? At a time like this cheaper training options over here would surely make more sense as long as you're not expected to pay upfront.

 

He was always invoicing the club for his time spent on club business

 

Last years trip to Turkey was a total waste of time and it is one thing I actually felt sorry for Walter about. Looks like this years is going the same way.