TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted August 23, 2019 Will he be allowed to play in the cup game? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,410 Posted August 23, 2019 I doubt our management would be against it. We are basically running things like a scaled down Chelsea after all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted August 23, 2019 It isn't against FA rules - but may have been part of the contract arrangement that they wouldn't be allowed. Crawley may feel they don't want to play Mason due to split loyalties or to prevent such accusations - imagine if he were to miss a 90th min pen that could knock Norwich out - some may accuse him of doing so intentionally even if there was no such intention. He's out injured at the moment so it might not be possible for him to play anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 746 Posted August 23, 2019 2 hours ago, KeiranShikari said: I doubt our management would be against it. We are basically running things like a scaled down Chelsea after all. Except we actually give youth opportunities Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted August 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Dr Greenthumb said: Except we actually give youth opportunities In fairness Lampard looks to be doing that with Mount and Abraham although possibly only because of their transfer embargo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted August 23, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: It isn't against FA rules - but may have been part of the contract arrangement that they wouldn't be allowed. Crawley may feel they don't want to play Mason due to split loyalties or to prevent such accusations - imagine if he were to miss a 90th min pen that could knock Norwich out - some may accuse him of doing so intentionally even if there was no such intention. He's out injured at the moment so it might not be possible for him to play anyway. Can't see us having an issue if like you say it's within the rules. Don't think loyalty will be an issue with Bloomfield, I think this is club 15 and he's only 22! That must be some sort of record? Francomb must be buzzing for this draw also! Edited August 23, 2019 by TeemuVanBasten Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Greenthumb 746 Posted August 24, 2019 17 hours ago, TeemuVanBasten said: In fairness Lampard looks to be doing that with Mount and Abraham although possibly only because of their transfer embargo. Exactly, they have no choice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted August 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Dr Greenthumb said: Exactly, they have no choice But neither do we, we can't compete for domestic players so have to try and bring through our own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
