Latest Rumours Summer Transfer Window Thread 2020

[BriggBlue]

I'd like to see the details on the U21 thing as there isn't much on the EFL website, it would be strange for squad morale for for players having to take a wage cut once their U21 contract expires.

one things for sure there will be a LOT of worried out of contract players out there, I'm suddenly not so worried about having not made any signings yet

 

[Westcliff DGS]

I'd like to see the details on the U21 thing as there isn't much on the EFL website, it would be strange for squad morale for for players having to take a wage cut once their U21 contract expires.

one things for sure there will be a LOT of worried out of contract players out there, I'm suddenly not so worried about having not made any signings yet

PFA have said it is unlawful and unenforceable, have sent a letter re notification of arbitration to the EFL

 

[BriggBlue]

PFA have said it is unlawful and unenforceable, have sent a letter re notification of arbitration to the EFL

I'd have expected them to nothing different, the problem I can see for the PFA is that the EFL can set the rules for their own competitions so unless the PFA advise their members not to partake in the EFL competitions I'm not sure what they can actually do about it

 

[Westcliff DGS]

I'd have expected them to nothing different, the problem I can see for the PFA is that the EFL can set the rules for their own competitions so unless the PFA advise their members not to partake in the EFL competitions I'm not sure what they can actually do about it

Ah they have an agreement that they are allowed to and are entitled to be in discussions that affect their members, EFL agreed to this apparently.

I expected them to kick up a fuss, not a fan of the PFA and while Taylor is in charge and there is no change my views wont change.

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

I'd have expected them to nothing different, the problem I can see for the PFA is that the EFL can set the rules for their own competitions so unless the PFA advise their members not to partake in the EFL competitions I'm not sure what they can actually do about it

The rules for their competition are still subject to English law.

 

[Napster]

The rules for their competition are still subject to English law.

The only winners as always are the lawyers

 

[OllieSteph44]

The rules for their competition are still subject to English law.

Is the suggestion that a wage cap is a restriction of trade or business?

 

[flangejackrabbit]

I thought Palmer was going to Wimbledon.

Palmer has indeed gone to Wimbledon.

 

[Westcliff DGS]

Is the suggestion that a wage cap is a restriction of trade or business?

Apparently thats the PFA view

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Is the suggestion that a wage cap is a restriction of trade or business?

My thinking was more along the line of competition law and price fixing/cartels.

 

[BriggBlue]

there is a precedent for budget caps in english sport though, Rugby has one and F1 is set to introduce one (although I believe they operate under french law), so a salary cap in itself will isn't unlawful.

the thing that should be challenged is the timing of it along with it not being fairly applied ie teams being able to exceed the budget if they signed the players last week, one things for sure there will be some very rich lawyers after the dust settles

 

[Justleavingwork]

there is a precedent for budget caps in english sport though, Rugby has one and F1 is set to introduce one (although I believe they operate under french law), so a salary cap in itself will isn't unlawful.

the thing that should be challenged is the timing of it along with it not being fairly applied ie teams being able to exceed the budget if they signed the players last week, one things for sure there will be some very rich lawyers after the dust settles

Football clubs are businesses, they should not be running at a continuous loss and therefore insolvent. It’s the right decision, there will always be winners and losers, over a couple of seasons it will balance itself out. The biggest problem will be relegated championship clubs

 

[Streaky]

Both would be good signings.

Palmer has joined AFC Wimbledon

 

[Ricey]

Palmer has joined AFC Wimbledon

I will be intrigued to see how he gets on in League One. A few people questioned his ability when we were rumoured to be interested in him last season.

 

[MisterStubbs]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1292459567582982145

Not the announcement we wanted Chris!

So who is it? Humphrys or Kelman?

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

Got to be Kelman hasn’t it? Perhaps this is what Ron was waiting for... a payday to sort out HMRC and cover the compo costs for whoever he’s planning to appoint to the top job and his support team.

 

[Shrimper]

Guessing Brentford Kelman, sigh

 

[Lincoln Shrimp]

I hope they pay through the roof for him.... my god we need the money.

 

[Grayson]

If it is Brentford for Kelman, I hope Ron learns his lesson from Dru that if Brentford do a deal, the price is too low.

 

[superblue24]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1292459567582982145

Not the announcement we wanted Chris!

So who is it? Humphrys or Kelman?

I can't see it being Humphrys, he hasn't played with the same bravery/commitment since he bust his face up.