How come Fernandes got to play...

[Kopite_Colin]

...for The Bitters but we're still waiting on Masher?

What's going on?

[Shaggy]

**** knows.

I asked a Bluenose 'mate' of mine. His reply? "We jumped through all the right hoops when we brought him in. You obviously didn't do the same with Mascherano."

Prick.

I imagine the difference boils down to the farcical ownership/contractual situation with Masher (as Tevez) - Fernandes' set up was complicated but not as messy as Masher's.

[Neil Young]

**** knows.

I asked a Bluenose 'mate' of mine. His reply? "We jumped through all the right hoops when we brought him in. You obviously didn't do the same with Mascherano."

Prick.

I imagine the difference boils down to the farcical ownership/contractual situation with Masher (as Tevez) - Fernandes' set up was complicated but not as messy as Masher's.

I think it's simply that the FA felt they couldn't be seen to be bending the rules to help out a big club. Obviously that doesn't apply in Everton's case.

[bazza76]

...for The Bitters but we're still waiting on Masher?

What's going on?

There is a notable difference. Javier is owner by a third party (agent) while Fernandez is not, the FA or Preier eague refusing to sanction his transfer has nothing to do with the fact that this is the third club he has played for.

[lfc4ever]

Gotta be careful here, AFC Wimbledon just had 18 points deducted (by the Ryman league) for fielding an ineligible player (didn't get clearance from the Welsh FA).

No doubt all the teams that Masher has played against this season are examining all the facts, and his registration papers in more detail, and looking to get something for nothing, as is always the case.

[tomasjj]

There is a notable difference. Javier is owner by a third party (agent) while Fernandez is not, the FA or Preier eague refusing to sanction his transfer has nothing to do with the fact that this is the third club he has played for.

Really?
Isn't Fernandez part owned by Benfica, part by some company?

Is that not the same as with Masch?

[G]

Really?
Isn't Fernandez part owned by Benfica, part by some company?

Is that not the same as with Masch?

is correct.I think they'd already played him before all this malarky cropped up so playing him again today wouldn't make much difference

[bazza76]

Really?
Isn't Fernandez part owned by Benfica, part by some company?

Is that not the same as with Masch?

I didnt know that mate. Maybe he is a loan deal from Benfica? I dont know, not sure of the inso and outs of his deal with Everton, but would have guessed the agent ownership thing was the reason.