Chelsea get a transfer ban

Pistachio · 03-09-2009, 04:15 PM

Chelsea have been banned from signing any new players until 2011, subject to an appeal. Naughty naughty Chelsea, that serves them right for all their dodgy dealings

The SMG · 03-09-2009, 05:17 PM

It won't make a difference. If a player really does want to go to the Chelsk, they'll almost certainly buy out their existing contract (effectively making them a free agent) and then sign for Chelsk in the usual way. Look at what happened with Vennegoor of Hesselink and Hull today. Fifa are powerless when you have the money and legal backing of the Chelsk

The Daywalker · 04-09-2009, 10:14 AM

I think it will be brought down on appeal. But it's not great news for them.

The Daywalker · 06-11-2009, 06:33 PM

I heard the news and thought of this thread!

Step one in getting this overturned appears to have been achieved, it's been suspended pending appeal.