Even at the threat of legal action? I'm not convinced - coastal spirit vs burnside debate in 2007? springs to mind
Gings I am pretty sure that case prompted the introduction of the 7 day rule. And if I remember correctly Rangers took legal action in that instance to defend the use of an illegal player only to lose at NZ Football level and at the CAS.
Would be interesting to see how a club would get on this time round but I suspect the same result would occur.