Jadon Sancho & Manchester City - Under Investigation

Discussion in 'The Hornets' Nest - Watford Chat' started by UEA_Hornet, Feb 22, 2019.

  1. Arakel

    Arakel First Team

     
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  2. Guy

    Guy Squad Player

    The main issue here is the short sightedness of the football league clubs voting for the EPPP regulations for a bit of cash. We voted against it.
    It virtually means the category 1 big clubs can virtually walk into any club and pay peanuts. Has led to many clubs closing down their youth development. Next one for us will be Ryan Cassidy.
     
  3. If it turns out that Man City acted illegally* in payments to an agent/family to induce a 14 year old to change club, then I would have thought that it was quite cut and dried that Watford had been denied opportunity - so the £7m Dortmund paid plus the rights that Man City hold on any sell-on would be a fair compensation I would have thought.

    *pretty certain that they did
     
  4. Since63

    Since63 Squad Player

    I'm not sure the same situation applies as
    Not sure it's the same situation with Cassidy as he is over 17 & has signed a contract with us...Sancho was only 14 & so was in a legally different status. Of course, he could still walk away when that contract ends in 2020 & we just get paid the panel-assessed compo.
     
  5. wfc4ever

    wfc4ever Administrator Staff Member

    Probably find a way to charge or fine us...
     
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  6. The Voice of Reason

    The Voice of Reason First Team Captain

    Thanks for this info, I noticed a small article in another paper about Man City and illegal payments and I was going to raise the Sancho case on here, purely as speculation that we might have a case against City.

    Nice to see that my speculative idea might possibly have been right.
     
  7. Bore

    Bore Reservist

    Well we have seen today clear evidence that Man City will be favoured.

    I am guessing that the Prem league will find a way to fine Watford and compensate Man City. If Prem had balls they would fine Man City big and give Watford the Dortmand fee plus any sell on fee

    Fat chance after today
     
  8. RookeryDad

    RookeryDad Squad Player

    True.

    But I think we have the most astute owner & one of the most tactically aware managers.

    Just the sweaty oafs on the pitch to address.
     
  9. Burnsy

    Burnsy First Team

    I think we would need to rely on UEFA/FIFA coming down hard on City for anything to come of this - that way the FA/PL would be forced to act accordingly.

    If it comes down to the FA/PL, they are experts at ‘hand-wringing’ for fear of upsetting the perceived bigger clubs. The whole Everton/Silva thing is an example.
     
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  10. UEA_Hornet

    UEA_Hornet First Team Captain

    Surely the Sancho deal is a domestic matter as it was a transfer between two clubs in the same country? In which case, FIFA/UEFA won't have any involvement in the investigation or potential sanctions.
     
  11. Since63

    Since63 Squad Player

    May depend on whether the rules preventing 14 year olds from having agents & banning "inducements" being paid to families to encourage a youth player to move to them are FIFA/UEFA rules, or purely domestic FA rules.
     
  12. Rontaylor

    Rontaylor Reservist

    Is a contract signed by a 14 year old or on his behalf enforceable?
     
  13. vic-rijrode

    vic-rijrode First Year Pro

    Any contract made with a minor is not enforceable - Jim told me

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  14. Burnsy

    Burnsy First Team

    Fined £315k by FIFA for breaking transfer rules regarding international signings and registering U18’s.

    One suspects the FA are unlikely to do anything about Sancho if FIFA take such a lenient view.
     
  15. lm_wfc

    lm_wfc First Team

    Pathetic. That's 1 weeks wages.
     
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  16. hornetboy1

    hornetboy1 First Team Captain

    It's Man City.....did anyone really expect anything different? Had it been us, we'd be banished to the Conference and our ground taken away.
     
  17. GoingDown

    GoingDown "The Stability"

    Football dies a little more every day.
     
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  18. Roger Irrelevant

    Roger Irrelevant Reservist

    Anyone who claims Abu Dhabi FC have bribed FIFA, can rightfully expect very expensive lawyers to send them threatening letters.
     
  19. folkestone orn

    folkestone orn Squad Player

    It's like asking a regular person to put 50p into the swear jar.
     
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  20. Forzainglese

    Forzainglese Reservist

    Surely, doesn't the FIFA fine do more than merely imply City's guilt, but effectively state it? Therefore could Watford now proceed with a private prosecution for damages?
     
  21. Heidar

    Heidar Squad Player

    If you're going to fine Man City at least cover the cost of the NHS
     
  22. miked2006

    miked2006 Premiership Prediction League Proprietor

    A £130bn fine would have been a little excessive, despite City’s flagrant cheating.

    Despite that, I do always look forward to seeing their cup draws. After spending billions, you’d think that City could no longer defy the odds, but every time they seem to draw the easiest team available. Edge of your seat stuff.
     
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  23. UEA_Hornet

    UEA_Hornet First Team Captain

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