EU players after Brexit

[oxford blue]

Reported in the Times that PL and FA disagree about work permits for EU players after Brexit (as there won't be free movement without a specific agreement).

PL wants any foreign player given a contract to be eligible for a work permit - allowing non-EU nationals easier access to play in PL. 

FA wants the rules applied to non-EU players to be extended to EU players. 

I understand rules would have to be the same. So for example if FA had their way, we could not have signed Mahrez, Kante, Diabate. However, it would give British players a greater chance to play in the top divisions. The FA argue there are too many 'journeyman' players from EU currently playing - which would be exacerbated if the PL have their proposals accepted. The PL say they wuld be at a disadvantage if restrictions placed on work permit eligibility.

 

On balance I prefer the FA proposals. PL clubs could still sign the better (established) players from around the world but would probably have to play more UK players, benefiting the national teams. Given the success of English teams in the various age restricted tournaments there is a wealth of talent who may not get the chance to establish themselves (particularly at the 'top' clubs.) In the Championship half of the players are foreign; isn't this too high? 

 

Perhaps there is a middle ground - perhaps by some relaxation of work permit rules?

 

[Guest MattP]

Should be set on wage mainly in my opinion (with the odd alteration allowed)

 

If a club believes a player is going to be that good they'll pay them, then that money also goes into the treasury.

 

Should also stop mediocre players coming into the lower league, I'm not talking anything massively excessive either, 5k a week would probably be aboit right. 

Edited 14 August 2018 by MattP

[Manwell Pablo]

2 minutes ago, MattP said:

Should be set on wage mainly in my opinion (with the odd alteration allowed)

 

If a club believes a player is going to be that good they'll pay them, then that money also goes into the treasury.

 

Should also stop mediocre players coming into the lower league, I'm not talking anything massively excessive either, 5k a week would probably be aboit right. 

 

5k not a lot these days. Players in league two on that much.

[Guest MattP]

6 minutes ago, Manwell Pablo said:

5k not a lot these days. Players in league two on that much.

I know, I don't want to radically change the rules. The FA option is daft, good scouting ie Mahrez and Kante should be rewarded, not punished.

 

Just think how much they are paying towards public services as well now on the wage they earn. 

Edited 14 August 2018 by MattP

[The Horse's Mouth]

May will probably have freedom of movement anyway so probably won't need to worry about it 

[Livid]

I think we have to look at sorting out the bigger picture before worrying about work permits for footballers.