(04-01-2021, 19:19)Slick_Footwork Wrote: The club will be well aware of the legislation change and that the protocol for signing an EU player now matches that of signing players from the rest of the world.

A friend of mine works for a club (outside of top flight) and this was the first topic of discussion the moment the UK voted to leave the EU. Every club know this.

Sam's comments that it makes things more difficult are fair though as you know have to obtain a work permit for any player, regardless of where they are from. Obviously the extra paperwork does 'hamper' plans because it means extra waiting time and negotiating for players who might not get a work permit approved.

That doesn't mean you can't sign them though...

The reality is, you're highly likely to be able to get who you want, you just need to "justify" it now. There are plenty of none EU players playing in the Premier League who fail to meet the "criteria" but still get a work permit because it's fairly easy to justify offering them the job. Douglas Luiz at Villa is a recent example. Not too long ago we had one too, Claudio Yacob. Take a look on the number of dodgy south American's playing in the lower league who wouldn't get into their country's A or B teams and you'll see how easy it is.

So why it is hampering, it's hardly fatal. The fact we are actually looking abroad at lesser known players is somewhat refreshing at least.

(04-01-2021, 20:21)Salopbaggie Wrote: My point is, so if the club where aware of issue then why where they wasting time looking at players they knew they could not have.   Douglas Luiz would get a valid work visa, he plays for Brazil (and has done at three levels) he has 5 qualifying games under his belt in 2019/20 which hits the 75% of games which Brazil has played.  Brazil itself is at the required level for a national club.  Yacob I can not remember how he got round the problem.  The question is are EU players going to be prepared to jump through all the hoops when they can play at a top class club in the EU with no problems at all.

(04-01-2021, 21:48)Blue Baggie Wrote:

(04-01-2021, 19:19)Slick_Footwork Wrote: The club will be well aware of the legislation change and that the protocol for signing an EU player now matches that of signing players from the rest of the world.

A friend of mine works for a club (outside of top flight) and this was the first topic of discussion the moment the UK voted to leave the EU. Every club know this.

Sam's comments that it makes things more difficult are fair though as you know have to obtain a work permit for any player, regardless of where they are from. Obviously the extra paperwork does 'hamper' plans because it means extra waiting time and negotiating for players who might not get a work permit approved.

That doesn't mean you can't sign them though...

The reality is, you're highly likely to be able to get who you want, you just need to "justify" it now. There are plenty of none EU players playing in the Premier League who fail to meet the "criteria" but still get a work permit because it's fairly easy to justify offering them the job. Douglas Luiz at Villa is a recent example. Not too long ago we had one too, Claudio Yacob. Take a look on the number of dodgy south American's playing in the lower league who wouldn't get into their country's A or B teams and you'll see how easy it is.

So why it is hampering, it's hardly fatal. The fact we are actually looking abroad at lesser known players is somewhat refreshing at least.

I'ts nothing more then a new excuse. Sam either shape up or get your cheque and clear off.

(05-01-2021, 13:02)Baggie_One Wrote: The footballing gods have spoken again !!

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/2021/01/05/west-brom-striker-karlan-grant-out-after-suffering-broken-foot/

(05-01-2021, 13:02)Baggie_One Wrote: The footballing gods have spoken again !!

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/2021/01/05/west-brom-striker-karlan-grant-out-after-suffering-broken-foot/

(05-01-2021, 14:53)BaggieSteve Wrote:

(05-01-2021, 13:02)Baggie_One Wrote: The footballing gods have spoken again !!

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/2021/01/05/west-brom-striker-karlan-grant-out-after-suffering-broken-foot/

I feel a bit sorry for Karlan Grant and it does seem as if the footballing gods are conspiring against him. He’s clearly struggling to make the step up to the EPL, even though he has played in it before, he’s part of what must be the most ineffective forward line in the league, our midfield creates precious little because it’s being overrun by the opposition, and he arrived on the last day of the transfer window with an unrealistic expectation because it had taken so long to effect the move. Compare that to how Villa signed Watkins- no farting around, pay the price and get the guy in for a pre-season. Of course, that’s not how we do business  

(05-01-2021, 21:15)theo_luddite Wrote:

(05-01-2021, 14:53)BaggieSteve Wrote:

(05-01-2021, 13:02)Baggie_One Wrote: The footballing gods have spoken again !!

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/2021/01/05/west-brom-striker-karlan-grant-out-after-suffering-broken-foot/

I feel a bit sorry for Karlan Grant and it does seem as if the footballing gods are conspiring against him. He’s clearly struggling to make the step up to the EPL, even though he has played in it before, he’s part of what must be the most ineffective forward line in the league, our midfield creates precious little because it’s being overrun by the opposition, and he arrived on the last day of the transfer window with an unrealistic expectation because it had taken so long to effect the move. Compare that to how Villa signed Watkins- no farting around, pay the price and get the guy in for a pre-season. Of course, that’s not how we do business  

He's been the only player of yours to cross the halfway line some games - ffs he can't do it all on his own. Then Mr. Defensive Minded says he doesn't have a proven goal scorer at the club at the weekend. Oh yes you do knobhead (he managed us too, he has previous). Try playing in the oppo's half for a while, and I don't mean just trying to get throw in's and corners like you did at Bowton.

His stated number one priority is to nil someone - so 0-0 and he's happy - try winning 2-1 you prat. Unbelievable in this day and age that a point is still valued more than a win by some dinosaurs. Good luck chaps.