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Anyone keen on Omar Abdulrahman? Ya know that kid that looks like David Luiz but is a centre attacking mid who killed it for UAE in the Asian cup?

The one who has turned down big European clubs?

Good luck.

Haha what? I haven't kept up with him since the Cup, do tell more

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Anyone keen on Omar Abdulrahman? Ya know that kid that looks like David Luiz but is a centre attacking mid who killed it for UAE in the Asian cup?

The one who has turned down big European clubs?

Good luck.Haha what? I haven't kept up with him since the Cup, do tell more Just google his name and you'll see he's knocked back countless offers from the biggest clubs on the planet over the years and has just signed a new four year deal with Al-Ain.

Messi would almost be more realistic.

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Anyone keen on Omar Abdulrahman? Ya know that kid that looks like David Luiz but is a centre attacking mid who killed it for UAE in the Asian cup?

The one who has turned down big European clubs?

Good luck. Haha what? I haven't kept up with him since the Cup, do tell more

Has knocked back countless offers from the biggest clubs on the planet over the years. Has just signed a new four year deal with Al-Ain.

Messi would almost be more realistic.

 

Wot we gettin Messi, (still not ganna win the league)

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Anyone keen on Omar Abdulrahman? Ya know that kid that looks like David Luiz but is a centre attacking mid who killed it for UAE in the Asian cup?

The one who has turned down big European clubs?

Good luck. Haha what? I haven't kept up with him since the Cup, do tell more

Has knocked back countless offers from the biggest clubs on the planet over the years. Has just signed a new four year deal with Al-Ain.

Messi would almost be more realistic.

 

Wot we gettin Messi, (still not ganna win the league)

 

Nah we'll get messi, but we'll play him at LB

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Anyone keen on Omar Abdulrahman? Ya know that kid that looks like David Luiz but is a centre attacking mid who killed it for UAE in the Asian cup?

The one who has turned down big European clubs?

Good luck. Haha what? I haven't kept up with him since the Cup, do tell more

Has knocked back countless offers from the biggest clubs on the planet over the years. Has just signed a new four year deal with Al-Ain.

Messi would almost be more realistic.

 

Wot we gettin Messi, (still not ganna win the league)

 

Nah we'll get messi, but we'll play him at LB

 

Will still win the Golden Boot.

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Anyone keen on Omar Abdulrahman? Ya know that kid that looks like David Luiz but is a centre attacking mid who killed it for UAE in the Asian cup?

He was a bit of a show pony, it would be interesting to see him play in this league though. But would he suite how you would like the team to play? I wouldn't mind, as long as our coach had a plan of playing.

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"Loan fees go into the cap at the moment and we believe they should not be."

Vivian said it was in everyone's interests to ink the deal as soon as possible after Sunday's grand final.

"Then when clubs are talking to their players and retaining them, they can forecast what their finances would be," he said.

 

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-13/a-league-salary-cap-set-to-be-raised/6467832

 

if the loan fees are changed to be outside of the cap then we should be able to do some interesting things

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"Loan fees go into the cap at the moment and we believe they should not be."

Vivian said it was in everyone's interests to ink the deal as soon as possible after Sunday's grand final.

"Then when clubs are talking to their players and retaining them, they can forecast what their finances would be," he said.

 

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-13/a-league-salary-cap-set-to-be-raised/6467832

 

if the loan fees are changed to be outside of the cap then we should be able to do some interesting things

 

 

If this happens then I could see a few City youngsters joining the club next season.

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Im not suprised that as soon as Victory need a hand they change the rules. Same thing happened with the loan deals under the cap.

"A concession for long serving players is a part of the discussions including the fact that such a concession is a lift in the overall cap and must be considered in that context."

Mind boggling how this has all of a sudden popped up

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Im not suprised that as soon as Victory need a hand they change the rules. Same thing happened with the loan deals under the cap.

"A concession for long serving players is a part of the discussions including the fact that such a concession is a lift in the overall cap and must be considered in that context."

Mind boggling how this has all of a sudden popped up

 

just making shit as they go, does this never end.

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There are a few player out of contract in the EPL;

 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3078177/Premier-League-free-transfer-list-2015-James-Milner-Chelsea-hero-Didier-Drogba-Arsenal-crock-Abou-Diaby.html

 

PLAYERS OUT OF CONTRACT AT THE END OF 2014-15 SEASON

Arsenal: Mathieu Flamini, Abou Diaby, Damian Martinez

 

Aston Villa: Darren Bent, Ron Vlaar, Chris Herd, Enda Stevens

 

Burnley: Dean Marney, Steven Reid, Ross Wallace, Michael Duff, Danny Ings

 

Chelsea: Didier Drogba, Gael Kakuta

 

Crystal Palace: Shola Ameobi, Jerome Thomas, Brede Hangeland, Owen Garvan, Damien Delaney

 

Everton: Sylvain Distin, Antolin Alcaraz, Luke Garbutt

 

Hull City: Steve Harper, Liam Rosenior, Paul McShane, Alex Bruce, Stephen Quinn, Yannick Sagbo, Maynor Figueroa, Joe Dudgeon

 

Leicester: Esteban Cambiasso, Matthew Upson, Paul Konchesky, Marcin Wasilewski, Dean Hammond, Conrad Logan, Zoumana Bakayogo

 

Liverpool: Kolo Toure, Glen Johnson, Jon Flanagan, Jerome Sinclair

 

Manchester City: Richard Wright, James Milner, Micah Richards, John Guidetti

 

Manchester United: Tom Cleverley, James Wilson, Ben Amos

 

Newcastle United: Jonas Guitierrez, Ryan Taylor, Sammy Ameobi, Freddie Woodman

 

Queen Park Rangers: Shaun Wright-Phillips, Rio Ferdinand, Joey Barton, Richard Dunne, Brian Murphy, Bobby Zamora, Karl Henry, Clint Hill, Alejandro Faurlin 

 

Southampton: Artur Boruc

 

Stoke City: Jonathan Walters, Thomas Sorensen, Peter Odemwingie, Andy Wilkinson, Wilson Palacios

 

Sunderland: Wes Brown, Anthony Reveillere

 

Swansea City: Gerhard Tremmel, David Cornell

 

Tottenham Hotspur: Brad Friedel

 

West Bromwich Albion: Boaz Myhill, Chris Baird, Gareth McAuley, Youssuf Mulumbu, Claudio Yacob

 

West Ham: Guy Demel, Carlton Cole, Jussi Jaaskelainen, Nene

 

I would take Cambiasso and get rid of Koren!!

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There are a few player out of contract in the EPL;

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3078177/Premier-League-free-transfer-list-2015-James-Milner-Chelsea-hero-Didier-Drogba-Arsenal-crock-Abou-Diaby.html

PLAYERS OUT OF CONTRACT AT THE END OF 2014-15 SEASON

Arsenal: Mathieu Flamini, Abou Diaby, Damian Martinez

Aston Villa: Darren Bent, Ron Vlaar, Chris Herd, Enda Stevens

Burnley: Dean Marney, Steven Reid, Ross Wallace, Michael Duff, Danny Ings

Chelsea: Didier Drogba, Gael Kakuta

Crystal Palace: Shola Ameobi, Jerome Thomas, Brede Hangeland, Owen Garvan, Damien Delaney

Everton: Sylvain Distin, Antolin Alcaraz, Luke Garbutt

Hull City: Steve Harper, Liam Rosenior, Paul McShane, Alex Bruce, Stephen Quinn, Yannick Sagbo, Maynor Figueroa, Joe Dudgeon

Leicester: Esteban Cambiasso, Matthew Upson, Paul Konchesky, Marcin Wasilewski, Dean Hammond, Conrad Logan, Zoumana Bakayogo

Liverpool: Kolo Toure, Glen Johnson, Jon Flanagan, Jerome Sinclair

Manchester City: Richard Wright, James Milner, Micah Richards, John Guidetti

Manchester United: Tom Cleverley, James Wilson, Ben Amos

Newcastle United: Jonas Guitierrez, Ryan Taylor, Sammy Ameobi, Freddie Woodman

Queen Park Rangers: Shaun Wright-Phillips, Rio Ferdinand, Joey Barton, Richard Dunne, Brian Murphy, Bobby Zamora, Karl Henry, Clint Hill, Alejandro Faurlin

Southampton: Artur Boruc

Stoke City: Jonathan Walters, Thomas Sorensen, Peter Odemwingie, Andy Wilkinson, Wilson Palacios

Sunderland: Wes Brown, Anthony Reveillere

Swansea City: Gerhard Tremmel, David Cornell

Tottenham Hotspur: Brad Friedel

West Bromwich Albion: Boaz Myhill, Chris Baird, Gareth McAuley, Youssuf Mulumbu, Claudio Yacob

West Ham: Guy Demel, Carlton Cole, Jussi Jaaskelainen, Nene

I would take Cambiasso and get rid of Koren!!

What the the chances of Guidetti on loan?

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There are a few player out of contract in the EPL;

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3078177/Premier-League-free-transfer-list-2015-James-Milner-Chelsea-hero-Didier-Drogba-Arsenal-crock-Abou-Diaby.html

PLAYERS OUT OF CONTRACT AT THE END OF 2014-15 SEASON

Arsenal: Mathieu Flamini, Abou Diaby, Damian Martinez

Aston Villa: Darren Bent, Ron Vlaar, Chris Herd, Enda Stevens

Burnley: Dean Marney, Steven Reid, Ross Wallace, Michael Duff, Danny Ings

Chelsea: Didier Drogba, Gael Kakuta

Crystal Palace: Shola Ameobi, Jerome Thomas, Brede Hangeland, Owen Garvan, Damien Delaney

Everton: Sylvain Distin, Antolin Alcaraz, Luke Garbutt

Hull City: Steve Harper, Liam Rosenior, Paul McShane, Alex Bruce, Stephen Quinn, Yannick Sagbo, Maynor Figueroa, Joe Dudgeon

Leicester: Esteban Cambiasso, Matthew Upson, Paul Konchesky, Marcin Wasilewski, Dean Hammond, Conrad Logan, Zoumana Bakayogo

Liverpool: Kolo Toure, Glen Johnson, Jon Flanagan, Jerome Sinclair

Manchester City: Richard Wright, James Milner, Micah Richards, John Guidetti

Manchester United: Tom Cleverley, James Wilson, Ben Amos

Newcastle United: Jonas Guitierrez, Ryan Taylor, Sammy Ameobi, Freddie Woodman

Queen Park Rangers: Shaun Wright-Phillips, Rio Ferdinand, Joey Barton, Richard Dunne, Brian Murphy, Bobby Zamora, Karl Henry, Clint Hill, Alejandro Faurlin

Southampton: Artur Boruc

Stoke City: Jonathan Walters, Thomas Sorensen, Peter Odemwingie, Andy Wilkinson, Wilson Palacios

Sunderland: Wes Brown, Anthony Reveillere

Swansea City: Gerhard Tremmel, David Cornell

Tottenham Hotspur: Brad Friedel

West Bromwich Albion: Boaz Myhill, Chris Baird, Gareth McAuley, Youssuf Mulumbu, Claudio Yacob

West Ham: Guy Demel, Carlton Cole, Jussi Jaaskelainen, Nene

I would take Cambiasso and get rid of Koren!!

What the the chances of Guidetti on loan?

 

 

NONE!! He is out of contract at City

 

He is looking for a big payday and turned down Celtic!

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There are a few player out of contract in the EPL;

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3078177/Premier-League-free-transfer-list-2015-James-Milner-Chelsea-hero-Didier-Drogba-Arsenal-crock-Abou-Diaby.html

PLAYERS OUT OF CONTRACT AT THE END OF 2014-15 SEASON

Arsenal: Mathieu Flamini, Abou Diaby, Damian Martinez

Aston Villa: Darren Bent, Ron Vlaar, Chris Herd, Enda Stevens

Burnley: Dean Marney, Steven Reid, Ross Wallace, Michael Duff, Danny Ings

Chelsea: Didier Drogba, Gael Kakuta

Crystal Palace: Shola Ameobi, Jerome Thomas, Brede Hangeland, Owen Garvan, Damien Delaney

Everton: Sylvain Distin, Antolin Alcaraz, Luke Garbutt

Hull City: Steve Harper, Liam Rosenior, Paul McShane, Alex Bruce, Stephen Quinn, Yannick Sagbo, Maynor Figueroa, Joe Dudgeon

Leicester: Esteban Cambiasso, Matthew Upson, Paul Konchesky, Marcin Wasilewski, Dean Hammond, Conrad Logan, Zoumana Bakayogo

Liverpool: Kolo Toure, Glen Johnson, Jon Flanagan, Jerome Sinclair

Manchester City: Richard Wright, James Milner, Micah Richards, John Guidetti

Manchester United: Tom Cleverley, James Wilson, Ben Amos

Newcastle United: Jonas Guitierrez, Ryan Taylor, Sammy Ameobi, Freddie Woodman

Queen Park Rangers: Shaun Wright-Phillips, Rio Ferdinand, Joey Barton, Richard Dunne, Brian Murphy, Bobby Zamora, Karl Henry, Clint Hill, Alejandro Faurlin

Southampton: Artur Boruc

Stoke City: Jonathan Walters, Thomas Sorensen, Peter Odemwingie, Andy Wilkinson, Wilson Palacios

Sunderland: Wes Brown, Anthony Reveillere

Swansea City: Gerhard Tremmel, David Cornell

Tottenham Hotspur: Brad Friedel

West Bromwich Albion: Boaz Myhill, Chris Baird, Gareth McAuley, Youssuf Mulumbu, Claudio Yacob

West Ham: Guy Demel, Carlton Cole, Jussi Jaaskelainen, Nene

I would take Cambiasso and get rid of Koren!!

What the the chances of Guidetti on loan?

NONE!! He is out of contract at City

He is looking for a big payday and turned down Celtic! Sort of player I think would suit the A-League, cant see the move happening though

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Interesting reports of a salary cap concession for Melbourne City for next season's salary cap:

 

New salary cap concession could see Archie Thompson remain at Melbourne Victory next season

 

 

DAVID DAVUTOVIC

 

MAY 13, 2015 

 

 

A NEW salary cap concession could pave the way for Archie Thompson to remain at Melbourne Victory next season.

 

A ‘Loyalty Player Allowance’ is almost certain to be included in new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), with 50-100 per cent or a set figure of a long-serving player’s wages exempt from the salary cap.

 

Similar to the AFL’s veteran’s allowance, it would be capped at a certain player or price.

 

The Herald Sun understands that the new CBA could be signed off as early as next week. The current one expires on June 30.

 

Victory, which has yet to table Thompson an offer, is keeping an eagle eye on negotiations after the recent re-signings of Fahid Ben Khalfallah and Matthieu Delpierre have left them with little salary cap room.

 

The loyalty allowance is one of several proposals tabled during recent negotiations between the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) and FFA, a mechanism to reward clubs for continuity and players for loyalty.

 

Under the proposal, clubs would get a cap exemption for players who’ve served at least five years, with a greater percentage excluded the longer serving the player.

 

Thompson, who looks set to be offered deals by at least one other A-League club and two Asian clubs, voiced his displeasure on Tuesday and declared he wouldn’t take another big pay cut after scoring 11 goals _ his second best A-League return.

 

PFA chief executive Adam Vivian confirmed that the ‘Loyalty Player Allowance’ was strongly supported by the players but would not go into detail about its contents.

 

He said Thompson and Victory were a prime example of a player-club that would benefit from the loyalty allowance.

 

“Archie’s been a fantastic servant to the game, been an iconic figure in football and specifically aligned to Melbourne Victory,’’ Vivian said.

 

“His contribution can’t be undervalued and with the right flexibility within the salary cap we really want to promote stability and retention of the likes of Archie.

 

“We want to see stability because people not only follow clubs but individual players.’’

 

Vivian said the cap would have to be signed off in it entirety.

 

“A formal proposal was presented. We feel strongly about rewarding loyalty and encouraging the nature of medium to long term thinking,’’ he said.

 

“There would be concessions for clubs like of Melbourne City and Western Sydney.

 

“It’s something players would strongly advocate, but that on its own accord won’t get the deal done.’’

 

The FFA confirmed that a decision was imminent.

 

“We are continuing to work with the players, the PFA and A-League clubs to finalise an appropriate CBA in the coming weeks,’’ an FFA spokesperson said.

 

“A concession for long serving players is a part of the discussions including the fact that such a concession is a lift in the overall cap and must be considered in that context.”

 

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/new-salary-cap-concession-could-see-archie-thompson-remain-at-melbourne-victory-next-season/story-fnk6pqhd-1227354082414

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Interesting reports of a salary cap concession for Melbourne Victory for next season's salary cap:

 

New salary cap concession could see Archie Thompson remain at Melbourne Victory next season

 

 

DAVID DAVUTOVIC

 

MAY 13, 2015 

 

 

A NEW salary cap concession could pave the way for Archie Thompson to remain at Melbourne Victory next season.

 

A ‘Loyalty Player Allowance’ is almost certain to be included in new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), with 50-100 per cent or a set figure of a long-serving player’s wages exempt from the salary cap.

 

Similar to the AFL’s veteran’s allowance, it would be capped at a certain player or price.

 

The Herald Sun understands that the new CBA could be signed off as early as next week. The current one expires on June 30.

 

Victory, which has yet to table Thompson an offer, is keeping an eagle eye on negotiations after the recent re-signings of Fahid Ben Khalfallah and Matthieu Delpierre have left them with little salary cap room.

 

The loyalty allowance is one of several proposals tabled during recent negotiations between the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) and FFA, a mechanism to reward clubs for continuity and players for loyalty.

 

Under the proposal, clubs would get a cap exemption for players who’ve served at least five years, with a greater percentage excluded the longer serving the player.

 

Thompson, who looks set to be offered deals by at least one other A-League club and two Asian clubs, voiced his displeasure on Tuesday and declared he wouldn’t take another big pay cut after scoring 11 goals _ his second best A-League return.

 

PFA chief executive Adam Vivian confirmed that the ‘Loyalty Player Allowance’ was strongly supported by the players but would not go into detail about its contents.

 

He said Thompson and Victory were a prime example of a player-club that would benefit from the loyalty allowance.

 

“Archie’s been a fantastic servant to the game, been an iconic figure in football and specifically aligned to Melbourne Victory,’’ Vivian said.

 

“His contribution can’t be undervalued and with the right flexibility within the salary cap we really want to promote stability and retention of the likes of Archie.

 

“We want to see stability because people not only follow clubs but individual players.’’

 

Vivian said the cap would have to be signed off in it entirety.

 

“A formal proposal was presented. We feel strongly about rewarding loyalty and encouraging the nature of medium to long term thinking,’’ he said.

 

“There would be concessions for clubs like of Melbourne City and Western Sydney.

 

“It’s something players would strongly advocate, but that on its own accord won’t get the deal done.’’

 

The FFA confirmed that a decision was imminent.

 

“We are continuing to work with the players, the PFA and A-League clubs to finalise an appropriate CBA in the coming weeks,’’ an FFA spokesperson said.

 

“A concession for long serving players is a part of the discussions including the fact that such a concession is a lift in the overall cap and must be considered in that context.”

 

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/new-salary-cap-concession-could-see-archie-thompson-remain-at-melbourne-victory-next-season/story-fnk6pqhd-1227354082414

Sorry Murph I had to edit your post for truth

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I think the PFA chief Vivian is saying that there would be special concessions for expansion clubs like Melbourne City and WSW, above and beyond the new 'Loyalty Player Allowance', as these newer clubs (City & WSW) have had far less ability to sign and retain players for 5 years or more than other A-League clubs, given that most other clubs have been around for 10 years.

 

It really wouldn't be in Melbourne City's and WSW's interest to grant this 'Loyalty Player Allowance', at least without a fight, because it would largely benefit the older clubs. So I imagine City & WSW could get a special concession (e.g. another 200k salary cap space for 2 years, or something).

 

 

Anyway, the CBA is a pretty big deal, and I can imagine Melbourne City waiting to re-sign players until the next CBA is announced, hopefully next week. 

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There are a few player out of contract in the EPL;

 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3078177/Premier-League-free-transfer-list-2015-James-Milner-Chelsea-hero-Didier-Drogba-Arsenal-crock-Abou-Diaby.html

 

PLAYERS OUT OF CONTRACT AT THE END OF 2014-15 SEASON

Arsenal: Mathieu Flamini, Abou Diaby, Damian Martinez

 

Aston Villa: Darren Bent, Ron Vlaar, Chris Herd, Enda Stevens

 

Burnley: Dean Marney, Steven Reid, Ross Wallace, Michael Duff, Danny Ings

 

Chelsea: Didier Drogba, Gael Kakuta

 

Crystal Palace: Shola Ameobi, Jerome Thomas, Brede Hangeland, Owen Garvan, Damien Delaney

 

Everton: Sylvain Distin, Antolin Alcaraz, Luke Garbutt

 

Hull City: Steve Harper, Liam Rosenior, Paul McShane, Alex Bruce, Stephen Quinn, Yannick Sagbo, Maynor Figueroa, Joe Dudgeon

 

Leicester: Esteban Cambiasso, Matthew Upson, Paul Konchesky, Marcin Wasilewski, Dean Hammond, Conrad Logan, Zoumana Bakayogo

 

Liverpool: Kolo Toure, Glen Johnson, Jon Flanagan, Jerome Sinclair

 

Manchester City: Richard Wright, James Milner, Micah Richards, John Guidetti

 

Manchester United: Tom Cleverley, James Wilson, Ben Amos

 

Newcastle United: Jonas Guitierrez, Ryan Taylor, Sammy Ameobi, Freddie Woodman

 

Queen Park Rangers: Shaun Wright-Phillips, Rio Ferdinand, Joey Barton, Richard Dunne, Brian Murphy, Bobby Zamora, Karl Henry, Clint Hill, Alejandro Faurlin 

 

Southampton: Artur Boruc

 

Stoke City: Jonathan Walters, Thomas Sorensen, Peter Odemwingie, Andy Wilkinson, Wilson Palacios

 

Sunderland: Wes Brown, Anthony Reveillere

 

Swansea City: Gerhard Tremmel, David Cornell

 

Tottenham Hotspur: Brad Friedel

 

West Bromwich Albion: Boaz Myhill, Chris Baird, Gareth McAuley, Youssuf Mulumbu, Claudio Yacob

 

West Ham: Guy Demel, Carlton Cole, Jussi Jaaskelainen, Nene

 

 

Not a bad list, some of the guys in bold could fill positions in the team

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MACLAREN SEEKS RELEASE FROM PERTH CONTRACT

 

By Greg Prichard

 

14 MAY 2015

 

 

Boom Australia U-23 striker Jamie Maclaren has officially sought a release from the remaining year of his contract at Perth Glory - with the likes of Melbourne City sure to take a keen interest in developments.

 

The World Game has learned Maclaren and his management originally asked the club's management to agree to a release, without the need for the players' union - Professional Footballers Australia - to become involved, but that this was denied.

 

Maclaren has now officially requested a release and it is understood the request is based on the belief the club has breached a "material, non-financial" clause in the standard player contract as a result of Perth having been penalised for cheating the salary cap.

 

The PFA is understood to be supporting him in his challenge.

 

Good to visit the boys @Shime04 @Adam_Vivian at the @thepfa HQ in Melbourne

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12:34 PM - 14 May 2015

https://twitter.com/jmaclaren10/status/598677669354471424

 

Melbourne-born Maclaren, who is a key member of the Olyroos side that is bidding to qualify for next year's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, would be a natural target for numerous A-League clubs looking for a genuine striker, but he could also attract offers from overseas.

 

It remains to be seen how Perth responds to his official request for a release.

 

Perth was barred from competing in the finals and dropped to seventh on the A-League table, also eliminating any chance the team had of qualifying for next year's AFC Asian Champions League.

 

It has been known for a while that some players who were angry at the club because of the salary cap drama have been considering asking for a release from the remainder of their contracts.

 

The World Game spoke to PFA chief executive Adam Vivian last month and he said any player who wished to challenge his club over a material, non-financial breach would first have to give the club 21 days to remedy it.

 

At the time, TWG put it to Vivian that, unlike a financial breach of contract that can be remedied, there was no apparent way Perth could remedy the players missing out on the finals and losing the chance to qualify for the ACL.

 

"At this stage, yes, I think that's a fair assumption, however the process would be that you've still got to afford the club the opportunity to respond," Vivian replied.

 

"They've got to be afforded every opportunity to go through a process, so whilst it may be considered that they can't remedy it under the circumstances, they still have to be afforded the opportunity."

 

Maclaren, 21, spent most of the season on the bench at Glory, behind Irish striker Andy Keogh.

 

He was promoted to the starting side towards the end of the season, playing alongside Keogh, and finished with a flurry of goals.

 

All up, Maclaren scored nine goals in his 20 games, only seven of which he started. He was the equal-sixth highest goal-scorer in the competition.

 

In an on-pitch television interview after a game near the end of the season, Maclaren said he had become frustrated by his lack of game-time this season.

 

http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/article/2015/05/14/maclaren-seeks-release-perth-contract

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