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Originally Posted by LD72
We were in no way obligated to communicate through AS and despite that we still sent an e-mail saying we are going to talk to them.
So why is your director saying we are classless etc? Thousands of clubs sign players on pre-contracts every year, what makes it so bad that we done it?
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That's the key issue in the whole scenario.......instead of asking politely if Rangers could speak to the pair ( which I'm sure
if an e-mail was indeed sent, nobody in the higher infrastructure of A.S.F.C. would have objected to, ) your club has just imposed its will regardless.
As for "thousands of clubs" signing players on pre-contracts, methinks that is a somewhat exaggerated statement. It happens.....but most clubs use a bit of diplomacy when approaching such a situation, i.e. asking politely for permission to speak to the player(s).
That is why it is "classless".
And yes.....in response to your "edit"....I know the F.I.F.A. rules regarding this situation. The whole scenario is down to a third rate Belgian lower league footballer, who in his eyes, wanted the right to free movement at the end of a contract. The fact that Bosman opened up a whole financial can of worms for smaller clubs seems to be forgotten.
The reality that the scenario can be exploited is what sticks in the throat. You've cherry picked our two key performers; and got them both for what will probably amount to be next to nothing when compensation is awarded. At a time in the season where the whole situation could possibly de-rail our promotion bid.
Rangers have just ridden roughshod over A.S.F.C. to secure their signatures ..........to get two promising young footballers on the cheap.
Thats why it stinks.