They can't be, if they're under-18, except within the EU/EEA.
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on July 09, 2021, 04:56:32 PMThey can't be, if they're under-18, except within the EU/EEA.I was thinking of us signing players like Bogarde and Swinkels last summer, I like the look of thme and I'm very happy that they're here but I'm not entirely comfortable with it, 18 is where I think the line should be drawn on ALL international moves. I find the amount of South Americans that have moved to Spain and Portugal over the years particularly bad and I'm glad steps have been taken against that.
Burchall is very talented. Bournemouth are only a Cat 3 academy, but lots of clubs were after him.
Quote from: dorsetvillian on July 09, 2021, 05:56:45 PMBurchall is very talented. Bournemouth are only a Cat 3 academy, but lots of clubs were after him.Great news (as long as he's not related to Julie).
Quote from: paul_e on July 09, 2021, 05:05:58 PMQuote from: cdbullyweefan on July 09, 2021, 04:56:32 PMThey can't be, if they're under-18, except within the EU/EEA.I was thinking of us signing players like Bogarde and Swinkels last summer, I like the look of thme and I'm very happy that they're here but I'm not entirely comfortable with it, 18 is where I think the line should be drawn on ALL international moves. I find the amount of South Americans that have moved to Spain and Portugal over the years particularly bad and I'm glad steps have been taken against that.18 is where the line is drawn on all international transfers. EU freedom of movement trumps FIFA regulations, though. We were able to sign them last year because, although we had technically left the EU, we were still in the transitional period and subject to those laws.
I wonder whether the owners have ambitions for our youth academy to be talked of alongside those of Barcelona and Ajax.
God knows what we are doing but the kids seem to want to come here now which is fantastic. Having just read Sir Brian’s book I don’t think we’ve ever had a youth set up like this. The Sky six must be wondering what the hell is going on. Bring it on!