Vedran Ćorluka (Transfer Confirmed)

[Petyr]

Because the matter is in dispute. City reckon they still hold his registration, so they played him. The FA hasn't passed judgment on anything yet, possibly because we haven't pressed the issue. But playing Corluka doesn't affect anything, because all it reflects is what we already know, which is that City contend that they hold his registration.

Spurs contend that we hold it, but it's not clear whether we feel sufficiently aggrieved to force the issue, either to get the player or to get financial compensation. We'll just have to wait and see. In the meantime, it's no surprise to me that City are putting him out on the pitch, until someone tells them to stop. They would, wouldn't they?

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[jimmy-jojo]

Because the matter is in dispute. City reckon they still hold his registration, so they played him. The FA hasn't passed judgment on anything yet, possibly because we haven't pressed the issue. But playing Corluka doesn't affect anything, because all it reflects is what we already know, which is that City contend that they hold his registration.

Spurs contend that we hold it, but it's not clear whether we feel sufficiently aggrieved to force the issue, either to get the player or to get financial compensation. We'll just have to wait and see. In the meantime, it's no surprise to me that City are putting him out on the pitch, until someone tells them to stop. They would, wouldn't they?

That doesn't make much sense. If we believed we had signed him there is no way we would let him play. I am certain we would have referred the matter to the FA or taken appropriate legal action.

And if such action was taken I doubt very much that it would be kept out of the public domain.

 

[bubble07]

If we can get Corluka it would be such a good signing. I've changed my team sig constantly but never even thought of Corluka becasue I was certain that City wouldn't accept a bid. Such an ideal signing its untrue

a) Can fill in for Hutton - who is the only injured player we have at the moment
b) Can be first choice cover for King and Woodgate. The problem with having quality centre backs in Woodgate and King is no other quality CB would want to come, even players like dunne who are very good but not top draw refused to join because of this
c) He will help Modric settle. A settled fully fit Modric would be an absolute revelation this season and would think he would be on the PFA award shortlist
d) He has height for when we need an extra body to defend leads
e) can even play the DM role if their was a serious injury crisis
f) His only 22 and is a full international and an integral part of the national team

I really really hope we get him. I would even suggest to offer as much as 10mil for him.

 

[ravo]

Hopefully he was dragged down by how woeful Shitty were last night (even though he was out there), and just wants to get down here.... put in that transfer request Vedran !!!!

 

[DEFchenkOE]

If we can get it it would be such a good signing. I change my team sig constantly but never even thought of Corluka becasue I was certain he City wouldn't accept a bid. Such an ideal signing its untrue

a) Can fill in for Hutton - who is the only injured player we have at the moment
b) Can be first choice cover for King and Woodgate. The problem with having quality centre backs in Woodgate and King is no other quality CB would want to come, even players like done who are very good but not top draw refused to join because of this (i would imagine)
c) He will help settle Modric who we need to do everything to make him feel settled. A settled fully fit Modric would be an absolute revelation and would predict could even be nominated for the PFA Award
d) He has height for when we need an extra body when we are a gola up with 15-20 minutes left
e) can even play the DM role if their was a serious injury crisis
f) He is only 22 and is a full international and an integral part of the national team

I really really hope we get him. I would even suggest we offer as much as 10mil for him. Prior to the Roma game I thought it was in the bag, when I got home after the excited of a 5 nill stuffing I find out it was a "misunderstanding" - What a joke

Agree, we must try and do what we can to sign him. Just doesn't seem like it's going to happen now. If it is true that he trained with us he must be gutted aswell.

 

[lifeof...]

see, the bit in bold. is the one i am confused about, surly if that was the case, he would not have played last night..he would not be allowed to. I am not aware of any precedent, where a club holds a players registration and said player been allowed to play for another club in a competitive match..(without a loan agreement) There are lots of rules against that. Sorry i just can't see how your so confident on this point...

Because the matter is in dispute. City reckon they still hold his registration, so they played him. The FA hasn't passed judgment on anything yet, possibly because we haven't pressed the issue. But playing Corluka doesn't affect anything, because all it reflects is what we already know, which is that City contend that they hold his registration.

Spurs contend that we hold it , but it's not clear whether we feel sufficiently aggrieved to force the issue, either to get the player or to get financial compensation. We'll just have to wait and see. In the meantime, it's no surprise to me that City are putting him out on the pitch, until someone tells them to stop. They would, wouldn't they?

Ok, I think, i maybe getting my head round this, or maybe not.

If, as you and i think Bill O is saying, Both us and Man C, contend they hold the players registration. AND the player is registared with the club, under FA Rules Then clearly one is wrong....

If in the FA eyes, the player is registared to us, which means they have "rubber stamped" it. He would be a Spurs player, therefore, Corluka would be eligiable to play for Man C. By Corluka playing last night, to me, suggest it us that are wrong. Because, The FA would, by their own rules have to act. The rules for this kind of thing are very clear and strict. It would be front page news. In basic terms "the clubs must registar players, within the time frame/s laid down. to the FA, The FA effectively check all is in order and if so, accept that player is registared to play for said club in their competitions."

I appricate there is alot of itk that disagree with this..But, it doesn't make sense..What would, is that Corluka signed a contract with us, with Man C permission, we duly sent his Registration to the FA. Prior to arriving at the appropiate stamping point. Man C pulled the plug. informing the FA at the same time. from the FA point of view...he remains a Man C player, and everything else is "nothing to do with them"

We may well have ground to "sue" over Man C of breach or breaking of contract etc..But thats a whole new issue.

I can understand the clubs been in dispute, But the FA cannot ignore, who the player is registrad with.

 

[spurslenny]

looks like we'll just have to sign him in january

 

[Mr-T]

So if Corluka actually turns out to be our player after all, I wonder if we'll see citeh get heavily penised by UEFA for fielding an illegible player?

 

[mawspurs]

So if Corluka actually turns out to be our player after all, I wonder if we'll see citeh get heavily penised by UEFA for fielding an illegible player?

I'd assume that would have to be the case. The fact that nothing has been made of this suggests to me that Citeh are holding the aces on this. Even if that is the case I suspect Levy will chase them in the courts to get compensation for the club, which will probably then cause an out of court settlement.

 

[SpurOfGlory]

So if Corluka actually turns out to be our player after all, I wonder if we'll see citeh get heavily penised by UEFA for fielding an illegible player?

I hope Thaksin and Hughes are taken to a gangbangers neighbourhood and get a train run on their arse if we don't get Corluka,the bigger the penises the better! :grin:

 

[davidmatzdorf]

So if Corluka actually turns out to be our player after all, I wonder if we'll see citeh get heavily penised by UEFA for fielding an illegible player?

My vision is pretty crap, but I could read "Corluka" on his back perfectly easily.

:razz: :twisted:

 

[AJW]

Daily Mail saying we are back in for him and are willing to pay off their debt to Zagreb to get him

 

[hughy]

Daily Mail saying we are back in for him and are willing to pay off their debt to Zagreb to get him

I hate to burst your bubble, but they probably completely made that up. Eugenie isn't the smartest Royal ever, either.

 

[AJW]

Yeh I know. But it wouldnt suprise me if we made them an offer they couldn't refuse for him as I don't think we have many options left now who we can get

 

[Mr-T]

My vision is pretty crap, but I could read "Corluka" on his back perfectly easily.

:razz: :twisted:

Ineligable, illegitimate, invalid - er you know

Penised - that was what i meant!

 

[LillyWhite_in_Manc]

Yeh I know. But it wouldnt suprise me if we made them an offer they couldn't refuse for him as I don't think we have many options left now who we can get

would that be an offer in the Godfather stylee?

 

[johnny two saints]

Have I missed somthing here? If the FA won't act it means that the registration couldn't have been changed - ergo he is still a City player and they are free to play him. If he was going to ask for a move he should have done so before he got himself cup-tied. If we move for him now he is worth less for that UEFA cup tie.

Question - is he cup-tied for the whole UEFA season or just until Jan/Feb time (as has been mooted with Berba)?

 

[Jody]

I heard Feb, the knock-out stages right?

 

[mawspurs]

Question - is he cup-tied for the whole UEFA season or just until Jan/Feb time (as has been mooted with Berba)?

I don't understand that myself. Look at last season when Hutton didn't even play in the CL for Rangers yet he was cup-tied for us in the UEFA just because his former club dropped into the UEFA after he had left them.

with that in mind I'd say that he would be cup-tied for the season but I'm only guessing.

 

[johnny two saints]

Hutton missed the whole thing after his move from Rangers (because they were still in it after dropping down). Does him being able to play for us also hinge on City going out?