Posted August 20, 2014 00:18
· last edited August 20, 2014 00:19
I think the reality is, we have put up a number of straight forward scenarios as to why he is and should be our player. Considering that they have not made a decision, there must be something we don't know about this that seriously complicates it. That's the part that scares me the most.
I'm not sure it's completely straightforward. One, we are relying on a technicality to a certain extent. Two, this could lead to every player becoming a free agent if a club changes hands. If that happens how do you insist players stay with the club, but also does it mean that the club can use a change of ownership to cut players?
I'm sure that's what I just said in abbreviated form
When the Nix changed hands, everyone had to come in and sign new deals. When the Roar changed hands, Postecoglou didn't sign his contract and left for the Victory at the end of the season.
Rumours are CCM used that to get rid of Seip.
In 99% of the leagues around the world, changing ownership isn't an issue but it is in the A-League because of the way it has been set up by the FFA.
Right so if one would draw conclusions, CCM have found out that they have not got his signature and panicked cause he is a player they want to keep. The problem for the FFA is that this has happened before (Ange) and players have had to sign on again (Phoenix and Roar) and a player has been released because of it (Seip). This is a massive hole for the FFA cause if they endorse the move the move of McGlinchey, it then means that if players want out at a club change over, they don't have to sign or if the club does not want a player, they don't have to offer. Thats a huge hole for the FFA they will not want to open.