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Liverpool have been done for tapping up a schoolboy from Stoke and banned from signing Academy players for 2 years (plus a fine):
https://www.theguardian.com/football...rs-fined-stoke
Liverpool, who accept the sanction, have been found guilty of speaking to the player and/or his family prematurely and of offering inducements....
I have no evidence at all, but I suspect this is common practice by the big clubs. Liverpool made the mistake of getting caught.
I suspect you are right.Quote:
Originally Posted by jon1959
Mind you, a 2 year ban seems a little harsh to me, considering the FA must be aware what goes on.
Hell of a lot of pressure on the 12 year old to be any good now.
it might send out a message to other clubs that the game is up
Its a corrupt old world,who woudl thin k anyone in football would do such a thing and we think our owner is a bad one ?
Football is big business and these youngsters are the merchandise. They will soon get thrown in the trashcan if they don't measure up.Quote:
Originally Posted by life on mars